This board has been so quiet over the summer that either:

a) Conditions have been so bad that we've all given up boats and resorted to letterboxing
b) Conditions have been so good that we've all been so busy boating there was no time for posting here!

Let's hear of your successes and adventures on the water.

Me? I've been suffering a slipped disc and have added a grand total of 7 hours sailing time to my logbook and most of that was in a nice big, safe boat that didn't require any gymnastics to sail. I'm hoping now to get afloat at least a few times before the end of the season.

DM

Little to do with conditions and everything to do with home improvements! I only got out once this summer, for an afternoon of kayaking. First time I've ever lost the dog in deep water to a critter. She jumped right off the kayak and swam with all her might after a groundhog on the shore. It was long gone by the time she got there but that didn't stop her from doing a thorough investigation before swimming back to me.

We had a fun stop at the local boat ramp, during which Claire-dog had a potty break and attracted the attention of many young children in the vicinity. Since she always wears her PFD on the water, we had many questions about it and at least one parent thanked me for helping to reinforce boat safety with her children. Apparently her toddler kicks up a fuss about his life jacket but was greatly impressed by how cheerfully Claire dons hers.

This weekend is the Sternwheel festival where I live, so even if I don't get out on a boat, I will get to see a great many of them.

Katy

Fishing fishing fishing. Oh and cleaning fish slime off the boat.

deniserows
but not this summer

Went out twice on the Tualatin River with a group of friends.

One time, I rented a kayak. The other time, I shared a canoe with two other people.

Easy going river with little current going upstream. We paddle up a few miles, have lunch at a park and paddle back.

I saw some great wildlife along the river, as well as some nice houses.

Wishing I could get out again before it really starts raining here . . .

KuKu

Me? I've been suffering a slipped disc and have added a grand total of 7 hours sailing time to my logbook and most of that was in a nice big, safe boat that didn't require any gymnastics to sail.

I hear you loud and clear DM... I have been sidelined with shoulder surgery, not once but twice in the last three years... (I never stepped on a boat the summer after the first operation 'cause I knew I would not be able to 'behave' myself to my MD's orders)... I still can not race (in sailboats) because of the 'herky jerky' motion, 'slow and steady' has been the rule lately. I've been enjoying my kayak alot this year (slow and steady), which helps rebuild the muscle, and the racing from the 'other' point of view of the Race Committee boat... which has landed me a request to be our club's Race Committee Chair-person for next year! 8-0! My poor Hubby, I can see it now! ... Did he do the dishes last night? EEEENT.... he lost!, Did he take out the garbage?? EEENT... he lost again!!... laundry?...walk the dog? vacuum the livingroom??.... oh dear.... the poor guy......

~C~

(here are some shots of the summer...) http://www.atlasquest.com/gallery/viewalbum.html?gAlbumId=1970