Bow of the P&H Sirius coming over the wave, originally uploaded by Go Kayak Now. I love downwind days on Lake Michigan 25 knots over 25 miles. That’s the sort of free ride everybody loves.
Tag Archive: saugatuck
Aug
14
Perched on the crest of a wave
Perched on the crest of a wave, originally uploaded by Go Kayak Now. On our day downwind from South Haven to Saugatuck we used a lot of edging while on the critical point of the wave. The idea is you wait for your bow to release from the wave, and when you start to feel …
Aug
14
Paddling in Following seas can be challenging
Paddling in Following seas can be challenging, originally uploaded by Go Kayak Now. This is one of the best shots of the day with John Fleming in the trough, paddle vertical for positioning. While under way and in moving water, the best way to ensure you are not wasting energy and stable is to blend …
Nov
10
Saugatuck Channel Sea Kayak Wave Play Nov 8th 2008
Saugatuck Channel Sea Kayak Wave Play Nov 8th 2008 Because today is the day of the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald it is fitting that this post includes a way to kayak rough water in the Great Lakes without getting killed. I had another experience three years ago today that involved kayak surfing on the …
Oct
21
Port Sheldon to Saugatuck Sea Kayak Trip-Nov 15th 2008
Port Sheldon to Saugatuck Sea Kayak Trip-Nov 15th 2008 The plan overall is as follows: MEET: @ Port Sheldon Launch off of Lake Shore drive on the north side of Pigeon lake. There is a boat launch (and large parking area) just south of the power plant (south of the rail road tracks, right on …
Jul
03
Lake Michigan Saugatuck Sea Kayak Day Trip June 28, 2008
Sea Kayak Trip Lake Michigan, Saugatuck After several months of feeling sub-standard, experiencing new low ebbs of my fitness and strength, and consequently feeling very low in spirits; the wind began to blow. Unfortunately it did not howl, but spirited breezes across Lake Michigan were quite enough for me to be getting on with. After …
