Comments on Mark's Paddling Blog: Paddling in January

Hi Mr. Bryan S Perhaps someday I might be prepare...

2012-02-01T19:25:10.064-06:00

Hi Mr. Bryan S

Perhaps someday I might be prepared and up to your caliber of out door activities.

I scouted the river, and have decided that due to the fact that I dont have the gear, and I have not been on a river in ages, winter would not be the best time to re-learn the basics of paddling (and swimming) in 'moving' water.

I would have loved to paddle with you. I seem to be solo paddling (etc.) this past few years.

I have spent years doing outdoor activities by myself, and have only recently begun to realize that naivety and luck can only carry me so far.
And so it is with regret (and new found maturity) that I must decline the engaging of my cabin fever wild fantasies of winter paddling.

So I (and my dog) went camping late last night instead :-)

follow link, wait to load, scroll to picture(s)

http://www.theweathernetwork.com/weather/cask0329

Feel free to drop me an email anytime.
(though in two weeks time I go internet free, then will check email once in awhile at local library)

Ms J

It seems I can't spell. That was supposed to b...

2012-01-30T12:32:42.482-06:00

It seems I can't spell. That was supposed to be "Unknown" in that first line.

Mr. or Ms. Unkiown, track me down and give me a sh...

2012-01-30T12:31:42.511-06:00

Mr. or Ms. Unkiown, track me down and give me a shout. We can talk about logistics and maybe if you don't mind I would join you.

I think there will be too much ice near Rotary Park, or anywhere else on the east side of the river. Best bet is going to be downstream of the QEII power plant somewhere, maybe near the boathouse. There is way more ice on the river now than there was when Mark & I were out.

Also, do you have the gear to be dressed for immersion? What's going to happen if you run into trouble and end up in the water? Ice along shore makes getting out difficult and that in itself can make things difficult if you are not sure and prepared.

Cheers,
Bryan

Thanks for posting...Visions of the same are danci...

2012-01-30T11:58:40.618-06:00

Thanks for posting...Visions of the same are dancing through my head today. I am thinking this week I might come to Saskatoon for a quick (kayak) paddle. (Jan 30---)I am contemplating putting in at Rotary park east side and just paddling around between Vic park and the U of S bridge.....any thoughts?

Thanks for the plug Mark!

2012-01-15T16:47:11.690-06:00

Thanks for the plug Mark!