Growing up in Seattle. I learned to swim, walk logs, build, borrow and steal rafts. With two home-built dinghies, a hydroplane and a run-about I explored the lakes and shorelines of the Greater Seattle area. When a friend introduced me to white water kayaks in the mid-70's it stuck.
I have spent the past 15 years exploring British Columbia's outer coast and chasing down Kayak Bill Davidson's many camps while putting together bits and pieces of a route from Olympia to Prince Rupert, BC. I don't have the desire to do it in one fell swoop so it is a trip here and a trip there. When complete it will encompass the entire Canadian west coast. In the meantime, it is a collection of visits and learnings as time allows.
I recently retired after #OptingOutside as an REI employee
for 47 years. REI enabled me to hike,
climb, cycle, ski, hang glide and kayak.
I enjoy writing and I am a member of Washington Water Trails, BC Marine
Trails Association, BCMTA Coastal Journey Team, The Mountaineers and North Sound Sea Kayaking
Association. Currently I paddle a
Sterling Grand Illusion.
When I’m not paddling I write what pleases me.
I also have another blog that nearly dodges kayaking altogether. It is a smattering of things that amuse me. Visit it here: Flashbacks - Rumors, Myths, Legends and Lies
