With a cool breeze rippling the water, I went out on the South River as the sun was rising at 7:30 on a misty morning for a paddle across the river to Quiet Waters Park. I then followed the shore downstream past the dog beach and explored a small, hidden cove that is part of the park, viewing a blue heron and some ducks.
Century Club: Jan Chrypinski
Sunday, September 26, 2021
Number of days:
1 day
Had a challenging afternoon at Jug Bay paddling into a strong wind on the Patuxent River going upstream from the lower to the upper boat ramps at the Patuxent River State Park - a distance of about 3 miles. It took about 50 minutes going there, and I got quite wet from the spray, but only 35 minutes going back with the wind at my back. Going upstream I stayed close to the right bank and got into some extensive shallows, practically having to pole my kayak along with the paddle. I stayed mid-river going back and passed some people who had made the same mistake. The water is so murky that visibilty is limited to an inch or two. I really must get a pad for the kayak seat - an hour is about all I can stand. All that being said, it was a beautiful fall day and after my paddle I enjoyed hiking some of the trails on which I used to ride Amee.
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
Number of days:
1 day
Dawn is coming later as fall approaches - not until 0650 this morning. I went out on a windy South River around Farm Park Point and back.
Friday, September 10, 2021
Number of days:
1 day
An overnight wind created some good sized waves for my early morning one hour venture, so paddling upriver was wet and slow. However, the return trip, with wind and waves at my back, more than made up for the effort.
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
Number of days:
1 day
A stiff breeze was stiring up the river during my afternoon paddle, so I headed into the lagoon at Farm Park. The tide was high so there was no problem crossing the sandbar, and I even paddled up the creek into Pokohontas pond.
Sunday, September 5, 2021
Number of days:
1 day
I joined my brother Steve's family on their pontoon boat which they keep at Kent Lake, Michigan. We were out about three hours, but spent much of the time beached on a small island where we waded, played Uno and ate a salmon supper which Steve grilled on the back of the boat.
Thursday, September 2, 2021
Number of days:
1 day
Steve and his son Daniel took their tandem kayak and I paddled a single through the narrows, all the way int the northernmost part of Lake Leelanau. We were out well over an hour and saw a river otter and the usual assortment of ducks, herons and a swan.
Wednesday, September 1, 2021
Number of days:
1 day
Out again through the dawn mist for a one hour paddle on the lake.
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
Number of days:
1 day
Went out for an early morning paddle with my sister in Steve's big tandem kayak. We viewed several herons through the morning mist.
Monday, August 30, 2021
Number of days:
1 day
Family vacation at a cottage on Lake Leelanau in northern Michigan. Paddled south (upstream) on the lake at dawn.