Pardon my ignorance, what is the big sponge like thing strapped onto the boat as shown in the first few pics for?
Looks like a nice adventure and as others have said, not a failure. Just one thing, on the map you referenced, the Island Park rapids appear to be called the Remic Rapids ie they are not different rapids. Does that mean you actually went through the Little Chaudière Rapids? Quote from: Grant Lamontagne on October 27, 2017, 05:34:57 PMBut, getting on with it, after deciding Island Park was just not an option, I decided to head back and check out the Remic Rapids, which look sort of impressive from shore, but not too serious
But, getting on with it, after deciding Island Park was just not an option, I decided to head back and check out the Remic Rapids, which look sort of impressive from shore, but not too serious
Quote from: pomsbz on October 30, 2017, 12:51:48 PMPardon my ignorance, what is the big sponge like thing strapped onto the boat as shown in the first few pics for?You are required by law here to have a bailing device in all boats, and while I do have a bailing cup I often find a big sponge just works a lot better, especially for the smaller amounts of water that the bailing cup can't catch, or that gets sloshed into the boat from wet feet when you are getting in from the water. However water gets in, you want to get it out, and the sponge is great for that.Def
Yes you would have- your first time in a kayak! Def
Quote from: Grant Lamontagne on October 31, 2017, 09:41:15 PMYes you would have- your first time in a kayak! DefUnfortunately due to disability there won't ever be a time. Canoe would make far more sense with my legs. My feet are locked at right angles to my legs, no movement at all. From my memories of turning over in kayaks when a kid, that would trap me in there for too long. I'd love to properly sail in a canoe though. Maybe one day when I get my act together.
Quote from: pomsbz on November 01, 2017, 10:18:35 AMQuote from: Grant Lamontagne on October 31, 2017, 09:41:15 PMYes you would have- your first time in a kayak! DefUnfortunately due to disability there won't ever be a time. Canoe would make far more sense with my legs. My feet are locked at right angles to my legs, no movement at all. From my memories of turning over in kayaks when a kid, that would trap me in there for too long. I'd love to properly sail in a canoe though. Maybe one day when I get my act together.I'm glad to hear that you aren't letting that stop you, and if you are ever in my neighborhood, I will go to serious lengths to help that become a reality for you!And, I will even buy you a sponge of your very own! Def