Kayak from home

Went kayaking down the mohawk river. Started at the house (Lake Delta) and took about 30 minutes to get near the dam. Portage down, then into the river down to Staley Jr High. Total trip about 3 hours. It rained a little.

Scary moment past the dam. A tree had fallen across the river and instead of getting out to go around, I though I would just go over it. As the kayak bumped the tree, the bow went up on the trunk, and suddenly the stern was lower and quickly, the river current started pushing it down. I never jumped out so quickly. I had a mental image of being pinned upside down between the tree and the river floor. Without my bodyweight, I was able to easily drag it out of the water, around the tree, and continue.

Gotta get a new drain plug. The boat was pretty much full when I finished. Should have brought bug dope also. And a hat. One or two great fishing spots on the route. River was much colder than the lake. Also need to put a towel in the car. I did bring my cell phone which was very smart. Tevas to walk in and biners to tie boat to car.

*** First Kayaking Trip ***

I went kayaking down the West Canada River at 6pm. It took almost 2 hours and it was a blast. I tipped over once and got right back up & in. I was in a sit-on-top. I must go again! When I dumped I didn't panic at all and the scenery was beautiful.