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.
WOOT!
