Category Archives: Kayak

Q is for …… Qajaq

Posted on July 10, 2016 by Mike

QAJAQ Trying to come up with a word for ‘Q’ was easy. Paddling on the South River at Galesville, Md. with a hand carved paddle! I even prefer one of them when I’m in my factory made plastic kayak. Amongst … Continue reading →

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On the Water on the 4th

Posted on July 9, 2014 by Mike

The heavy work finished last night, the racks installed and the kayaks loaded. The gear bags sorted, and everything checked.we were ready for the Fourth of July. So when the morning dawned and the Weather Underground forecast was for sun … Continue reading →

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A short paddle up the Potapsco

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Mike

One way to guarantee good weather is to have many weather sites bookmarked at home, and many weather apps on your mobile devices. Then just pick the one that looks the best. Easy! If you are kayaking, as I was … Continue reading →

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Skinning a QAJAQ

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Mike

Re-Sklinning a QAJAQ Yes, I spelled it correctly – in Greenland. A couple of weeks ago I had the chance to help reskin an old Qajaq. This is about the 4th skin on this frame,. the owner isn’t really sure … Continue reading →

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Dreaming!

Posted on December 8, 2013 by Mike

Waiting for Spring! And submitted for Sunday Stills challenge, Bad Weather

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A great evening to be on the water.

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Mike

On Monday a couple weeks ago we had about 3″ of rain. Then over the weekend we had over 5″ more, my rain gauge only goes to 5″. So when the beginning of he week brought good weather, and the … Continue reading →

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Ditch! Ditch! Ditch!

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Mike

The states of Virginia and North Carolina share a swamp that is known mainly to east coast yachtsmen, The Great Dismal Swamp. And more info here. The Great Dismal Swamp covers about 107,000 acres in Virginia and North Carolina. One … Continue reading →

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Up the creek

Posted on August 17, 2013 by Mike

Three months is a long time to work on one small project, in this case it was ‘carving’ my third Greenland Style Paddle, but it’s not done yet. I only spent sporadic days working, it wasn’t three months full-time! I … Continue reading →

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Morning Comes Very Early

Posted on July 27, 2013 by Mike

The old saying that “Morning Comes Too Early In The Day” says a lot, but misses the point of getting up early. This morning at 0430 sure felt like a time I didn’t want to roll out of bed and … Continue reading →

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Where’d The Old Sound Go

Posted on July 20, 2013 by Mike

I’m thinking that many youngsters asked “Where does old sound go?” at one time or other. That’s not what the title of this post is asking. I’ve got my own answers to that question. but first let me explain what … Continue reading →

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