Double Double

July 7, 2008

Adam and I took a double kayak out on Lake George and practiced some paddling.  We were really flying, but I think we would need to spend some more time in one of those things before we could sustain a decent speed for a long time.  They take some real effort to paddle.  So, the trip this weekend will likely be in singles.

We tried a couple of rolls, but it was a little bit too much for us.  I think if we had a more narrow kayak it would be easier.  We’ve decided to bring camping gear on our trip and simply paddle sunrise to sunset rather than non-stop.  We both have jobs and I have class and neither of us can spare the recovery time a 36-48 paddle without sleep would need.

I haven’t been out and about in a while, and this is the sort of trip I need.