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Photo by Nikki



Would ya know it? I took first in my division in the Baker Bay Kayak Race at Ilwaco last Saturday and was fastest female overall. My first race ever too! I didn't plan on it but while looking at camping options for me and my friends, I found out about it on a Long Beach tourist site. Heard about it before, but now that I've my own boat, why not? Should be fun and it'll give me a chance to check out a new place.

I didn't train too much but as I've been paddling regularly and vigorously, I'd hoped that would pull me through. Took a tour of the bay the day before and got to see loons and pelicans up close, not just flying but lounging on a sandy beach on one of the mini islands just off the coast guard station. Cape Disappointment has a nice launch there and having the sun come out that afternoon was a big time plus!

As usual, my name got messed up in the posted results. But it's really me, I swear! 0_o

Click here for pix from the camping trip. Also a link to Jackie's and Nikki's photos.

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Cap'n Yak reporting back from an eventful summer of paddling pleasure. I had hoped to blog all my kayak-related activities but never got round to it. In brief, it's been great playing in the water.
I finally got to paddle to Cape Flattery from Hobuck (thanks to Brian for the invite and Scott for leading) and even cross over to go around Tattoosh Island. Apres-work Tuesdays were spent either playing kayak polo or messing around at the Powerhouse. Much surfing--and getting trashed in some wicked dumpers at La Push during the Surfing and Traditions kayaksurf heat. It's certainly made me appreciate Hobuck even more, speaking of which, I had some awesome sessions while demoing the new Riot Boogie and Mega Bullit-S which totally rocks btw. If I had a couple grand to spare, I'd certainly snag that Bullit. Dropped by Westport to surf w/ Dave and some other folks too. AND of course, my usual paddle workouts mixed in with a little jogging round the lake.



We just had our first round of fog, which means that summer's days are pretty much numbered and the days are noticeably shorter. Erg. But now that I've FINALLY subscribed to cable internet, I'll probably be glued to the other kind of surfing. Plus once I get a 360, it'll be couch time w/ my controller smacking up some Covenant mugs. Bioshock looks really awesome too. Got a chance to play the demo and our QA guy brought in his 360 to work, so I had fun zapping and whacking thugs in several early levels.

3:38am right now. Dunno why i can't sleep--i swear that's herbal tea in my cup. Better sign out.