Today was Charles Albright’s annual beginner day.  For all of you who don’t know Charles. . . he is the reigning king of kayaking goodness in Reno.  He has been kayaking for about 150 years and loves every form of kayaking from flat water, slalom, to the scary stuff.  And, I am turning 30 tomorrow, so I know what 150 years looks like.  

 

Anywho. . . Charles offers a free beginner class every year for anyone brave enough to take it.  At first I wasn’t gonna go (FLAT WATER. . . .AHHHHH!!!!), but my friend Kara has been wanting to learn how to kayak for a while, and this was a great place for her to go.  I can barely teach my dogs to sit, so I wasn’t going to be any help for her.  

 

Fun was to be had by all.  Kara made it down the river with only a couple bumps and bruises.  And, I met a ton of new people.  Just when I think I have met all the paddlers in Reno ten more jump out of the woodwork.  I LOVE IT!!!!  More friends and good times.  

 

THANK YOU to all who was there.  And a special thanks to Charles for taking his time deal with the mayham.