Great kayak trip starting right after sunset. The only wakes were mine, since there were no other boats around, and the water was mirror-like until my kayak cut right through it. 55 degrees air temp and zero wind. Only other living thing I saw was two Heron, one fishing on Arden beach and the other flying overhead. Wonderfully quiet, serene, and contemplative.
Century Club: Richard Turman
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Number of days:
1 day
Normally I don't kayak when there are still traces of snow on the ground, but with weather in the high 50's, I just had to. Took a sunset ride on smooth water in Valentine Creek, which luckily was in the lee of the 13-15 mph winds that were coming from the South. My arms and shoulders were letting me know that it had been seven weeks since I'd been on a kayak; hopefully winter is about to release her icy grip and I'll soon be able to kayak every day.
Saturday, January 2, 2021
Number of days:
1 day
Was great to get out for an evening kayak ride on the 2nd day of 2021, starting at 4:45 p.m., so was able to catch sunset while it was stil pretty warm out (~49). On Valentine Creek, well up the Severn, there were only two other boats out, so with only 5 mph winds from WNW, it was wonderfully smooth water. A great way to start the year!