Spent the day up at Bay Cliff Health Camp – helping Sam with the kayak program up there. It was good to be up at camp, and see some of the kids. Even better to see the progress some of the kids have made over the years – becoming more confident in the water – in and out of the kayak, and in the in between stages of a wet exit. The bravery and determination of some of those kids never ceases to amaze me! Had one pool session, and one lake session. Second lake session got canceled due to thunder. We hung out under a shelter – with most people playing in the rain… until 20 minutes from the last rumble. Scrambled to get everyone out on the water for a brief paddle – and then got another rumble, so were grounded, and out of time. Too bad – it cleared up within the 1/2 hour. But, fun was had by all, which is the most important thing!
Carl drove up yesterday from Lake Orion with his boat and gear. Finally got to talk in person! Spent a couple hours chatting about maps and tides and boats and gear and ferries and other details. Then he turned and drove right back home.
I am doing last minute chores – will pack my boat one more time tomorrow, then pack the car. Am organizing things for my house sitters – trying to leave the house in respectable condition so it is in the same condition when I return.
Found another piece of faulty equipment today – my hydration pack is leaking – a slow, insidious leak, but a leak none-the less. I guess it’s good to get all this done now instead of a week from now!
Installed the under deck bag yesterday, and all went smoothly with the correct glue. Tried it out today. No problem with wet exits or re-entry and roll. It is noticeable, and I will need to take care with and assisted re-entry, when my body twists getting in. But, I don’t plan to do any wet exits or need a rescue!
Just over 24 hours before the first leg of the journey – the drive to Syndey, Nova Scotia, begins!
