Hang Up and Paddle!

Boat (bot) n. 1. A hole in the water generally surrounded by wood, fiberglass or aluminum that you pour money into.

Kayak (ki'ak) n. Also kai-ak. 1. A long narrow hole in the water generally surrounded by wood, fiberglass or polyethlene that you pour money into.

Stitch & Glue A method of building a lightweight plywood boat following 2000 easy steps. According the the brochure, even people with absolutely no talent can do it. I offer the boat below as proof.

See the process unfold.


Oh My God! Not Another Hobby! Yes, it's true. I've been bitten by the kayak bug, a highly contageous waterborne infection whose symptoms include rythmic arm movements and a sore butt. Luckily, it's effects are mostly beneficial. Follow the adventures of our intrepid paddler as he pits his skills against the worst the mighty Tualatin can offer.

Click to share the Tualatin adventure.
The adventure begins White water ahead Tracking problem? Steely eyed adventurer Deafening waters roar
A Family That
Kayaks Together ...		 Unusual reentry
Technique		 JET Powered
Eddyline		 Bill & Robin Avoiding U-Boat
Attack?

Now Paddle the Willamette.
A locks How-To Locks Guest Locks Guest Monster? Willamette Falls End of the line
Life on the
(water's) Edge		 New Kayak ... Yes, it is yellow Protecting Portland
From Kayak Attack		 "Run Silent
Run Shallow"
Portland Skyline Fogie in Fog Bridge to the
21st Century		 All Weather Sport River Monitor

Sail'em on the Nehalem.
Mild mannered
rec. paddler		 Captain Penn;
Scourge of the sea		 Penn'ettes
Pirates in Training		 Coming Soon Coming Soon

Paddling links
Kayak & Canoe Reviews Wilderness Systems Waters Dancing Pygmy Boats Cheaspeake Light Craft
Willamette River Guide Alder Creek Tualatin River Map Paddle Oregon REI

Housebound & Can't Paddle?

River frozen? ... Home with the flu? ... Waiting for the cable guy? ...
The TRUE Enthusiast finds a way!