Making the most of a so-so day

[Kalidurga]

Whitewater is also like mtb in that there are varying degrees of difficulty. I've taken my rec boat through class 2-3 rapids on the Potomac below Seneca Creek. That was pushing the limits of my boat and my skills, but it was doable. Probably also a bit foolhardy (but fun ).

As for mtb, I'm still waiting for someone to give me a guided tour of Schaeffer so I can get to the next level without breaking my neck

And welcome, kmehrzad.

[Cataboo]

I met a guy out in Harper's ferry last weekend. He lived on his mother's farm on the river. Used to whitewater kayak professionally. And had like 30 kayaks, 3 sailboats, and a ton of other toys.

But also had his own mountain biking course he'd set up on some of the land, that he described as like schaefer but bigger hills.

I suggest one of us befriend him, 'cause that could be fun. I'd befriend him, but he talks too much and makes my head hurt. In like 1 hour, he pulled out 15 white water kayaks and basically gave me the evolution of the whitewater kayak over the last 20 years.

I really haven't gotten much into whitewater kayaking- I like rafting. I just think that I'd be deficient in really learning to read a river myself and could kill myself if I had to rely on my ability to do that.

But then - I probably take my sea kayak out in bigger waves through rock gardens than I should.

7/MDHS - if Tom's coming, it's not a biggie, I have 4 spare boats (long long story) (3 if the bf wants to come) (2 if I ever bring one over to my brother like I'm supposed to)... I might need someone else with a car rack to place a boat on that lives near silver spring.

Of course, it does plan on when we're planning to do this...

[7rider]

...course, we have 2 canoes, too. Just need another vehicle to carry them (or one). You can always multi-sport with a bike and a canoe.

[Cataboo]

...course, we have 2 canoes, too. Just need another vehicle to carry them (or one). You can always multi-sport with a bike and a canoe.

it'd be more fun if you put the bike in the canoe and paddled out to meet us.

[Zen]

I met a guy out in Harper's ferry last weekend...
I suggest one of us befriend him, 'cause that could be fun.

What does he look like?

[Cataboo]

What does he look like?

Just over 50, I think, small (5'5?) very in shape guy, lots of energy. Shaved head or cut very short, couple earrings... kind of your generic spent a lot of time outdoors - river rat grown older. Still has the stoner surfer dude lingo. He definitely wasn't stupid, seemed bright. He caves, does cave rescue, surfs, bikes & kayaks.

I didn't take a picture for you.

I should make that a general policy now, take picture of any guy that Zen might be interested in.

[Zen]

I'll give you my cards to hand out.

[kmehrzad]

Whitewater is also like mtb in that there are varying degrees of difficulty. I've taken my rec boat through class 2-3 rapids on the Potomac below Seneca Creek. That was pushing the limits of my boat and my skills, but it was doable. Probably also a bit foolhardy (but fun ).

As for mtb, I'm still waiting for someone to give me a guided tour of Schaeffer so I can get to the next level without breaking my neck

And welcome, kmehrzad.

Thank you. I'm enjoying reading all the posts. This site is extremely informative. And you're right, I imagine ww kayaking is very comparable to mtb'ing. I've also taken my recreational kayak through Class II waters on the Potomac, a foolhardy thing to do but pushing the limits to see what can be done in it. Once one hits 50, I've been told we women tend to 'throw caution to the wind.'

[Cataboo]

Once one hits 50, I've been told we women tend to 'throw caution to the wind.'

I can't wait to hit 50 and see what happens when I throw caution to the wind!

[kmehrzad]

I can't wait to hit 50 and see what happens when I throw caution to the wind!

You go girl!