Friday, July 11, 2014

Paddling

We stopped by East End Beach yesterday early. It was warm already, and Casco Bay was almost glass-like calm. Perfect conditions for a morning adventure upon the bay. Portland Paddle operates out of this area. They have a large selections of small craft to rent, but they really cater to sea kayakers and paddle boarders. I have never kayaked, but could see me taking a chance with this activity, however I just don't understand standing on a surfboard and paddling around. Sounds and looks like an activity invented for lazy surfers.
Hahahahahaha! 
I better not say anything further.
Oh well, we took about a mile walk along the water.
It's an area of the city that I had never investigated before.
Nice little adventure.
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20 comments:

  1. ElenkaJuly 11, 2014 at 8:31 AM

    It was the most perfect morning. The bay was gorgeous, calm and picturesque. Early morning was great for this, all done by 10:30 a.m. Good idea Birdman!!<3

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  2. KateJuly 11, 2014 at 8:47 AM

    We still have our canoe altho we don't use it too often; can't bear to get rid of it after so many fond memories of adventures on the St. Croix river and camping. Never owned a kayak, but my grandkids love them! Colors in your photo are bright and cheerful.

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  3. Yogi♪♪♪July 11, 2014 at 9:12 AM

    I like kayaking but I don't think I have good enough balance to paddleboard.

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  4. RandyJuly 11, 2014 at 9:22 AM

    Love this shot. I would have gone for the walk too.

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  5. VirginiaJuly 11, 2014 at 9:34 AM

    I don't think a kayak is in my future but a walk on the beach is another story!
    V

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  6. Tanya BreeseJuly 11, 2014 at 9:50 AM

    lol "lazy surfers" ...now that i think about it...i think you are correct!

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  7. SharonJuly 11, 2014 at 10:16 AM

    I'm so glad to hear you say that about the paddle boards. It's become very popular around southern California and every time I see it I wonder how that could possibly be any fun.

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  8. TexWisGirlJuly 11, 2014 at 10:53 AM

    i don't have coordination to stand and paddle!

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  9. VPJuly 11, 2014 at 11:22 AM

    I like your definition of paddle boarders!

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  10. RevrunnerJuly 11, 2014 at 11:28 AM

    A walk by the bay sounds perfect.

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  11. PerthDailyPhotoJuly 11, 2014 at 11:46 AM

    Walking along the beach sounds perfect to me Birdman and like you I think the stand up paddle boarders just look... silly :)

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  12. MichelleJuly 11, 2014 at 11:55 AM

    No paddle boarding for me either!

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  13. magiceyeJuly 11, 2014 at 1:22 PM

    Sea kayaking does sound interesting

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  14. cieldequimperJuly 11, 2014 at 1:50 PM

    Sorry I'd be swimming...

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  15. Sketchbook WanderingJuly 11, 2014 at 2:22 PM

    That is a lovely part of the city...I have perhaps what might be called a lazy person's kayak: Keowee, meant for calm waters & lakes...I'm glad you all had such a lovely morning...

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  16. RedPatJuly 11, 2014 at 2:33 PM

    I'd be in for the walk!

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  17. Stefan JanssonJuly 11, 2014 at 4:57 PM

    I will leave the paddle-boarding to others but kayaking sounds fun.

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  18. KayJuly 11, 2014 at 5:52 PM

    Walk! Walk! Me, too! I've done some sea kayaking, even took a class where I wore a wet suit and rolled the thing to make sure I'd learned how to come up breathing. But DH is more of a rower than a paddler and I didn't have a lot of strength for sustained paddling.
    Wizard of Oz was my most favorite book as a kid. A girl on an adventure? In those days it wasn't so common.

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  19. William KendallJuly 11, 2014 at 6:32 PM

    Those are a lot of life vests. It's been years since I've been in a canoe, but I loved it.

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  20. Sharon CreechJuly 11, 2014 at 9:11 PM

    Love sit-on-top kayaks and have tried paddle boarding, but like you, do not quite get the appeal of standing up and paddling while trying to balance on a bobbing board. I'd much rather sit or lie down on that board. :)) xx

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