tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15519274072691764042024-02-18T22:20:45.143-08:00Soo PaddlerA novice paddler chronicles his journey into the world of sea kayaking.Kayak Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03189247540443191867noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1551927407269176404.post-44604399643528127242013-09-12T12:11:00.000-07:002013-09-12T12:11:50.460-07:00Sinclair Cove - Pictographs<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The day began with light winds so I ventured North to explore the cove and Barett Island. Beautiful rock formations and scenery. <br />
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Unfortunately when I headed towards the pictographs the winds quickly picked up making for an uncomfortable paddle. Next time I hope to have more time to explore the pictographs and the Agawa islands.</div>
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<br />Kayak Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03189247540443191867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1551927407269176404.post-7370342949763647652013-07-07T17:29:00.000-07:002013-07-07T17:29:04.220-07:00Mica Bay - Alona Bay Lake SuperiorOkay enough of the kiddie stuff. It's time for the big water ... Lake Superior. <br />
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After finally purchasing a paddle float, bilge pump and a 2mm Farmer John wetsuit I headed back to Trout Lake Saturday afternoon to practise some wet exits and self rescues. Sunday morning I headed to Mica Bay for a day paddle on Lake Superior. I had been checking the marine forecast and winds were going to be light.<br />
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I launched about 4 km south of Mica Bay and didn't quite make it all the way to Alona Bay. The route was 27 km and although I stopped several times for a snack and to rest I was exhausted after being on the water for 6.5 hours. It had been several years since I was up this way. We used to scuba dive in this area and I forgot how beautiful the coast line is here.<br />
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About 5 km past Mamainse Harbour look for a narrow road towards the water right at the point where Highway 17 comes really close to the shore. It is short walk down to the beach.<br />
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One of the things I enjoyed the most on this paddle was that looking down was just as interesting as looking up. The water was crystal clear and the underwater boulders, ledges, veins of granite quartz and pink sandstone made the paddle that much more enjoyable.<br />
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Don't get me wrong there was plenty to look at above the surface:<br />
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Theano point to the north of Alona Bay. Apparently the location of the first Uranium discovery in Canada. I can't wait until my next paddle in which I will launch at Alona Bay and round this point:<br />
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Between Mica Bay and Alona bay there were many channels and outcroppings of rocks to paddle through:<br />
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Notice the bright contrast of the orange sunburnt lichens on the dark rock:<br />
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Found this really cool sliver of a beach sandwiched between rock:<br /><br />
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A perfect spot for a dip and lunch:<br />
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I'm not 100 % sure but I swear this same loon followed me for almost the entire return trip:<br />
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Kayak Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03189247540443191867noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1551927407269176404.post-44806095839842346392013-06-26T20:49:00.003-07:002013-06-26T20:49:30.779-07:00St. Mary's RiverI'm pretty certain today was the hottest day of the year so far ... very humid and +30. Seemed like a perfect opportunity to cool off and go for an after-work paddle. I also hoped to put some of the skills I learned this past weekend to use. <i>I will post an account of the course I took in an upcoming blog.</i><br />
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I recently picked up a really cool book: <a href="http://www.amazon.ca/Guide-Kayaking-Lakes-Superior-Michigan/dp/0762704160" target="_blank">Guide to Sea Kayaking on Lakes Superior & Michigan---The Best Day Trips and Tours</a> by Bill Newman, Sarah Ohmann and Don Dimond. It describes a total of 49 different routes. How fitting that the very first route is entitled "Sault Ste Marie: St. Mary's River. I would feel silly continuing to call myself the Soo Paddler without ever paddling the river. It is a nice 3-4 hour paddle with a unique opportunity to sea some huge ships up close. <br />
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The launch site is Bellvue Park marina on the Canadian side of the river. I headed south downstream to the east dock of the Sugar Island Ferry on Island 1. South along the island, crossed over and past three more islands. I then hugged the USA shore to stay out of the shipping lane and towards the locks. I crossed back over to the Canadian side and then paddled with the current returning to the launch site.<br />
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You can park very close to the launch site and avoid the boat traffic in the marina:<br />
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Aim for the strip of pilings when crossing south from the Canadian side to the USA.<br />
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Watch out for the Sugar Islander II:<br />
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As I popped out of the islands into the shipping channel I just missed a freighter by a few minutes:<br />
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Playing chicken with a sail boat tacking his way back upwind:<br />
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Edison Sault Electric Co.:<br />
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Canadian Locks:<br />
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Riding the current downstream towards Roberta Bondar Pavillion:<br />
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Never new how pretty the civic center looked from the water: <br />
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Fountain in front of Clergue Park and the Art Gallery:<br />
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While I was paddling around the locks on the US side there were no boats in sight, however 20 minutes later two freighters passed each other:<br />
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Sailing into the sunset?<br />
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Bushplane Museum:<br />
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International Bridge at sunset:<br />
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<br />Kayak Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03189247540443191867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1551927407269176404.post-50629874091445640032013-06-21T16:20:00.002-07:002013-06-21T16:20:34.096-07:00A couple of Lakes - Part IIThe next lake I tackled was actually a combination of three different lakes which are linked together: McCarrel Lake, Diamond Lake and Cloudy Lake. The lakes are about 40 minutes East of Sault Ste Marie and the drive through Sylvan Valley is very scenic. This area is also excellent for cycling.<br />
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Drive to Echo Bay and then take Hwy 638. Make a right onto Gordon Lake Rd. Another right onto Diamond Lake Rd, drive about 3 km and the boat launch will be on your left. It is well marked and designated as a public boat launch and picnic area.<br />
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A leisurely paddle of the perimeter of all three lakes took almost 4 hours and covered a distance of almost 20 km.<br />
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Keep your eye out for a really neat rock face on the East side of Cloudy Lake (this is the lake in the middle which is not labelled on the above map.) Makes for a nice spot to do some rock jumping! In the summer on hot days it is not uncommon to see kids hanging out here.<br />
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There is a dam at the western tip of McCarrel Lake where you can get out of your kayak and stretch your legs. The north shore of McCarrel lake and East shore of Cloudy lake had appeared to have some interesting underwater rock ledges and looked like they would be a cool place to snorkel.Kayak Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03189247540443191867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1551927407269176404.post-31738346603579750452013-06-19T17:56:00.000-07:002013-06-19T18:00:52.904-07:00A couple of Lakes - Part 1Before venturing into the North Channel and Great Lakes I built my confidence by first paddling in some small local inland lakes.<br />
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Trout Lake is only 15 km north of Sault Ste Marie and there is a small public beach suitable for launching a kayak. The lake is not overly populated with cottages/homes and makes for a nice after-work paddle. I paddled the perimeter of the lake in approx. 2 hours.<br />
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Make a right hand turn off of Highway 17 onto Trout Lake Rd. Just prior to reaching a sign that says, "Trout Lake Association Private Road" there will be a small public access on your left: <br />
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After getting hooked up with an Aqua-bound Sting Ray Carbon paddle and a PFD I was ready for my first paddle. I headed to Lake Laurentian Conservation area.<br />
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There is no motorized boat traffic allowed on the lake and it is located only 10 minutes from downtown Sudbury. There is a nice beach to launch your kayak. <br />
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The boat was nowhere near as tippy as I was expecting. I was really comfortable in the boat and I was able to tour the circumferance of the lake in about 3 hours. A lot of questions were raised in my mind:<br />
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<br />Kayak Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03189247540443191867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1551927407269176404.post-79670144684796276442013-06-17T18:14:00.000-07:002013-06-19T16:56:46.997-07:00Buying a Sea Kayak<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=1551927407269176404" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a>Rudder or skeg. Fiberglass or plastic. Recreational, day touring, touring, speed, capacity, length, initial stability, secondary stability, balance, chine ... aaaaaahh! Who knew kayaks were so complicated?<br />
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I tend to over analyze every significant purchase and buying my first sea kayak was no different. After countless hours of googling the best advice I can offer is to talk to other people who kayak in the area where you intend on paddling.<br />
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Shout-out to Brad and Lance at Ramakko's Outdoor Adventure Store in Sudbury, ON. The service was excellent and I was able to "test-drive" a few kayaks prior to buying. At the end of the day I picked up a last year's model Wilderness Systems Tempest 170 at a discounted price and paid no tax. Very happy with the boat so far ... and I must say it looks pretty sharp on top of my car.<br />
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Welcome to my blog! I have lived in the fantastic city of Sault Ste Marie, Ontario, Canada which is dead-smack in the middle of the Great Lakes ---well OK three of the them at least--- for seven years. <br />
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It is a "paddler's paradise" and I decided it was about time I took advantage of it. <br />
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