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Kayaking on Lake Shasta?

PostPosted: Mon Apr 30, 2007 8:18 pm
by pgwilli
Hiya,
For a while there I wasn't sure I'd make it to the DAM, but now it’s a fer sure.
Trouble is, I'm doing a quick down and back. Norma and the Girls are staying home.

I was wondering , should I throw a kayak (or 2) on the Subie. I won't have Norma and I don't like to paddle alone.

I could bring two singles (experienced paddlers only, please!) or a double.
The singles are pretty low volume, narrow boats.
The double is a caddy. Kids could ride in front if they have a proper PFD.

I’ve never stopped at Lake Shasta, so I don’t know what would be most appropriate.

Kayaking

PostPosted: Mon Apr 30, 2007 8:50 pm
by The Teardrop Nanny
8) Hey Paul,

The lake is beautiful for boating/kayaking :D Last year TupeloSue brought hers and went out with a friend. If you bring your double you could always find someone (with or without experience) to paddle with you. If you feel like throwing on the double, include a PFD for the other person. Looking forward to seeing you again.

TDN :R

PostPosted: Mon Apr 30, 2007 9:26 pm
by pgwilli
Sounds right Joanie. Double it is....
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I'll bring Norma's stuff...should fit you just about right.

Dean'll be busy seasoning & cooking with all the new iron anyway, right?

PostPosted: Mon Apr 30, 2007 11:31 pm
by bledsoe3
Paul, I'm sorry to hear Norma won't be coming. But, I look forward to seeing you again. What day are you coming down?

PostPosted: Tue May 01, 2007 11:56 am
by pgwilli
Hi Jim
Going to leave Marysville around 3:00 am and try to hook up with you guys at the rest area south of Creswell by 9:00.
Is it rerally 6 more hours to Antlers? MapQuest says 4 but you never know.
I don't think I'll be up late on Thursday.
:SH

PostPosted: Wed May 02, 2007 12:13 am
by bledsoe3
pgwilli wrote:Hi Jim
Going to leave Marysville around 3:00 am and try to hook up with you guys at the rest area south of Creswell by 9:00.
Is it rerally 6 more hours to Antlers? MapQuest says 4 but you never know.
I don't think I'll be up late on Thursday.
:SH

I asked the same question somewhere. 6 hours seems a lot for the distance. I did the MapQuest thing too. :thinking:

PostPosted: Wed May 02, 2007 12:44 am
by grant whipp
pgwilli wrote:... Is it rerally 6 more hours to Antlers? MapQuest says 4 but you never know.
:SH


MapQuest doesn't know how to factor in Teardrop Time, gawkers, rubber-neckers, and silly-question-askers time ...

You think it's bad when you're by yourself ... it's worse when you're caravanning ... :lol: ... :lol: ...! It's all part of the experience, though, and I'll bet you get a kick out of it! Probably even pick up a bit of adrenaline jazz to keep you awake!

Have a safe trip down ...

CHEERS!

Grant

PostPosted: Wed May 02, 2007 1:18 am
by bledsoe3
I hope they don't ask too many questions while I'm on I-5. :lol:

PostPosted: Wed May 02, 2007 2:25 am
by Gage
bledsoe3 wrote:I hope they don't ask too many questions while I'm on I-5. :lol:

You'll be ok. Your coming South. :lol:

PostPosted: Sun May 13, 2007 1:47 am
by tupelosue
Paul, i just saw this post...a bit too late, tho. did you bring your kayak to Shasta?? Didn't see it or anyone boating.

i didn't bring mine this year, raining when I loaded up and I just couldn't get the boat loaded easily by myself.

Had a great paddle last year. My friend michele and i went up some narrow areas and saw some HUMONGOUS fish!! we were scared they were so big! Thought they might tip our boats over or something



:shock: :shock:

PostPosted: Sun May 13, 2007 7:51 pm
by pgwilli
Hi Sue,
No I pooped out at the last minute.
It was pouring here too and I decided to go lighter. Our double is 22'6" and its knocks the mileage down a couple points.
The arm of the lake by Antlers looks like a cool place to explore tho'...
Those big fish didn't look like this did they?

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Maybe next year....