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July 14 2024

  Today was a bright and sunny day. We pulled out the awning on the trailer and got ready to go kayaking today for our adventure. The temperature was hot and it was just the four of us. Elizabeth decided to go to the movies with here sister.     so the adults know are able to go for a decent paddle. so we took two vehicles Loaded up the kayaks and headed out to the park at ships point where we were going to launch our kayaks this would be Geoffrey’s     maiden voyage with his brand new wooden kayak. brand new to him that is. We got all the boats down to the waters edge. The tide was low the sun was hot and the water was super nice and calm. We were paddling across to try and get all the way to chrome Island today. we took a nice decent paddle for about an hour, and took a breather and watched all of the Seals that were everywhere. Calia then suggested after we took a small break for our arms and that we go find the waters edge and get out of our boats and go for...

July 5th night paddle

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  Today was a shorter day than usual, but it ended up being quite eventful. We decided to give Elizabeth a bath, and Calia stayed home with her for an early bedtime since she is still just 11 years old. Meanwhile, Bryin, Dwain, and Geoff headed to the Royston for a panel. The weather was incredibly hot, and it only seemed to be getting hotter as the evening went on. We took our paddles and set out on the water, making our way to the Rex and around the area. The paddle was refreshing, and we even spotted a seal and its companion basking on a rock near the estuary, with a stunning sunset in the background. As we paddled back, we pushed hard and created a nice breeze that cooled us down. In total, we paddled 4.36 km in just 51 minutes. It was a thrilling experience to watch the strokes of our paddles hitting the water, creating ripples in the calm sea. Despite the tide being up, the water wasn't as deep as we expected, allowing us to see the bottom clearly. Overall, it was a fun and i...

Captains logbook, July 04

  Tonight was a night like no other. The temperature was scorching hot, but that didn't stop us from embarking on an adventure. After a satisfying dinner, we made the decision to head to the Airpark boat launch and set out to paddle through the estuary, up the puntlage river, all the way to the condenser bridge.   The process of unloading our boats was surprisingly easy this time, and we all managed to get in the water quickly without any mishaps. As we glided up the Portland River, Geoff spotted a kingfisher flying by, adding to the already picturesque scenery of the evening. Calia led the pack, effortlessly navigating the river like a pro. As we emerged from underneath the 17th St. bridge, Dwain found himself being stopped by a rescue team. It turns out that two kayakers had lost their boats a couple of hours before our arrival, and one of them had a boat llla striking resemblance to Dwain's. Hastily paddling past the fifth Street bridge, we encountered children jumping into...

Canada Day, 2024

  Today started off like any other summer day in our little coastal town. The sun was shining, the birds were chirping, and we were all excited for a day full of adventure. Dwain, Elizabeth, Geoff and Calia     quickly scarfed down some lovely breakfast made by Calia before heading out to the parade. We went to try catching a glimpse of Bryin and the pipe band marching by as well as Calia and Geoff’s grandson Anthony. After enjoying the parade, we decided to make the most of the beautiful day by heading over to Calia's parents' place to load up Dwain's truck with the truck rack for our big trip. A wile later We feasted on a delicious chicken dinner with all the fixings that Calia made before testing out the new rack that would hold all our boats and paddleboard. Our destination for the day was Royston, a picturesque spot that we had visited many times before. This time, we decided to paddle to the right- hand side, all the way to the kingfisher. Along the way, Geoff impre...