End of 2021 Kayak Season

Lake Pend Oreille will be drawn down by 11 feet this winter and on our last day (October 5 in the Clark Fork Delta) was already down by 3. This is typical, with occasional draw downs less severe. I believe this is a Corps of Engineers decision, with some public input.

I had 41 kayak day trips through the season, often solo but not always. The 4 day trips with Eli and others in Nanaimo and the 2 day trips with granddaughter Sophie were probably the highlights, but all days were reasonably special. Also of random interest:

• accommodating my arthritic left shoulder via exercises and medical massage
• staying with the same favorite kayak throughout the season (the Étaín)
• learning how to repair the Étaín skeg system
• making no progress on rolling (actually neglected)
• failing to sell the very nice, good as new Tahe Sea Spirit

Plans for next season will evolve. I'd like a trip or two to the Salish Sea in Canada. Another possible trip would be to the Broken Islands Lodge, if it becomes more accessible. Then I'd like to refresh my roll. etc.