Tippy Canoe and O'Chans, Too!

Two years ago, the whole family became hooked on kayaking. Cameron had expressed an interest in kayaking around the San Juan Islands after seeing a story about it on TV. So for his birthday, I took him to Tomales Bay for a lesson and paddle. He loved it so much, we sent him to a week long kayaking camp (which he will go to again this year). The dilemma has always been whether or not we should get our own equipment. Renting equipment for the whole family is expensive, but purchasing is just as bad.

While searching for a part for our bicycle rack on Craig's List (what a fantastic thing that is!!), James accidentally found a listing for two kayaks, with almost all of the equipment and rack parts that are compatible to our system, for $800! The boats are hardly used and in perfect condition. The two of them together, new with none of the equipment (paddles, life vests...) would have cost us $1500, so we jumped on it.

We pick them up on Thursday. We have to clean out the garage so that they can be stored properly (something that has needed to be done for a very long time). I refuse to allow us to use them until the garage is done, so Saturday is clean up day!! Sunday, we will paddle into the horizon!