Site Archives Atlanta/Georgia

Working Through Nerves at the Put-In


Yesterday was the second weekend in a row I’ve paddled the Ocoee. That makes seven times I’ve paddled it this year. Every time Tim and I go, I’m happy to be headed to the river, but every time we’re about 15 miles from the put in I start feeling anxious.
Then we stop at the [...]

(more) Kayaking is for Seniors


Yesterday I read about Marjorie in Idaho who started kayaking when she was 52 (15 years ago!). Another woman who inspires me in kayaking is my mom, Mary Ann.
Mom is 64 and she is eager to get on the water after she tried out a 4Fun at an Adventure Summit in Dayton, OH. Now [...]

Great July 4th


Went out today for a relaxing paddle on the metro Hooch in Atlanta. Noticed somewhere along the way that most in our group were in their late 30s and probably over 40. I looked around and saw experienced whitewater instructors and veterans of classic big water runs. Nobody was gunning for an adrenaline fix today, [...]