Art, your pics are always so inspiring. I'm sure they make just about everyone want to get out and check out the beauty of things so easily taken for granted. Always excited to see your new postings......
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Art, your pics are always so inspiring. I'm sure they make just about everyone want to get out and check out the beauty of things so easily taken for granted. Always excited to see your new postings......
'01 V70XC/Silver/Graphite Leather, Nokian WRs
'09 XC70/Ice White/Sandstone Leather,VCOA
Damn. Where's the smilie with the drool. Now that looked like a relaxing adventure. Thanks for sharing.
Current Volvos
2012 XC70, OSD, Twilight Bronze/Espresso
2008 C70, OSD, Celestial Blue/Cream Sovereign
Former Volvos
2009 XC70 Oyster/Black
2006 S60R Black Sapphire/Nordkap
2003 XC70, OSD, Ash/Espresso
2000 S40, Ice White/Black
Hey Art,
Great pics. I checked out your other pics too. Seems like you are quite a cook. My adventures are usually marked by really bad food. Doesn't look like you have that problem.
Also, I noticed you had a front tie-down to the tow hook on the Pygmy, but not on the Necky. Is that because the Pygmy is on its side? Just curious because I had 2 kayaks on the roof this last weekend and didn't see the need for the front tie-down.
The kit I borrowed had 2 straps for the front and rear of each kayak (8 total), and only one across both kayaks in the middle. I didn't like that setup, so I ended up using my own straps and only used 4 total. 2 each kayak where the load bars attached to the car. Looks like that is where you strap them down too. It was very solid.
Some day I'd like to build my own, but until I get a bigger garage, or a different basement, I'll have to wait.
Thanks for your input.
Keith
Birddog and LT,
Thanks for the comments! Sorry for late reply but it’s been a while since I revisited this thread.
Keith,
Glad to hear that you enjoyed the pics. Eating well on paddling trips has become somewhat of a tradition for us. We try and incorporate as much fresh ingredients as possible in our meals without compromising space in the bulkheads. It’s amazing what you can take with you. Harvesting from the sea is a bonus if sources are available. The Callebaut chocolate brownies were a first attempt for me having just acquired an Outback Oven for the last trip to Barkley Sound. What a great piece of cooking gear to have.
The rack setup that I have on the XC serves us well. Since I can’t fit both the Looksha and Tern side-by-side, I was forced to use the current configuration. The Thule Hull-a-Port cradles are much more stable than they look as I can attest to during some pretty fast drives out to our paddling destinations. But you’re right, I attach a bow tie down to the Tern mostly for peace of mind. The H2GO saddles that straddle the Necky have already proven themselves to be rock solid.
What’s the paddling like in Wisconsin? The Apostles would definitely be worth checking out!
Building your own boat requires less space than one might think. I’ve heard of people completing builds in their living rooms, offices, etc…
I’m already considering my next build as a winter basement project.
http://www.redfishkayak.com/kayaks.htm
Art thanks for pictures the of your trip. What kind of camera are you using? It take such vivid pictures.
Ken,
We currently use a Canon S2 IS and find that it produces pretty fine photo quality image for a camera of its class.
I’m still waiting for Canon to come out with a waterproof housing for it. In the meantime, a homemade version that we mount on the decks of our boats will have to do.
Here are a few more paddling pics that we took during our last visit to Vancouver Island
Day tripping near Ogden Point Pier (Victoria, B.C.). Cruise ships frequent this port-of-call all summer long.
The gov’t wharf at Swartz Bay near Sidney, B.C. provides kayakers with great access to the Gulf Islands. Here, we’re just about ready to put in for an overnight trip to Saltspring Island.
Great evening view of the ferries from our campsite at Ruckle Provincial Park on Saltspring Island. The lights of Swartz Bay can be seen in the distance.
Playful sea otters.
Art, Two things. I got the XC.com sticker to day thanks. I also have a canon. It's an older model Powershot S230. I've had no problems with it. I took it with me to Afghanistan. And it worked awesome and it still takes great pictures. Thanks for sending me more pictures I send some of mine, but I can't figure out how to do that. About canons water proof case I've bad things about it.
Thanks Ken
Ken,
Glad to hear that you received the decal.
Here’s the lowdown on posting photos. First, head on over to the upload page of the photo gallery. Click on the browse button to acquire the image from your HD making sure that it doesn’t exceed the designated file size. Hit continue and proceed to upload from there. Remember to enter your file name so that Taylor can organize the photos into your own personal album.
Once you’ve uploaded the image to the gallery, it’s just a simple matter of rt clicking on the photo and then copying and pasting its image location, using the appropriate[img][/img] tags, to the thread where you want the photo displayed.
Hope that helps.
I also have an older S400 compact that I keep tethered to the deck of my own kayak. It’s housed inside a Canon WP DC800 which has yet to fail me.
Hello Art,
I sent Taylor acouple of pictures afew weeks ago. How can I ask him if they were recieved?
Ken
Hi Ken,
I would try sending him another email or PM. I suspect that work might have Taylor occupied these days. Did you try uploading your pics to the gallery?
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