Goodbye, Sakakawea

Goodbye, Sakakawea

June 12, Day 81, Mile 1536 It was nice packing up by electric light with no dew or wind or sand to deal with. I was paddling just after 5 AM. With luck I could get in a few miles before the wind shut me …

Tobacco GardensĀ 

Tobacco GardensĀ 

June 10-11, Days 79-80 After I made my last post a significant thunderstorm rolled in, accompanied by strong wind but minimal rain. I was in my camp tucked into the edge of the ash trees and rode it out without incident. My goal for Friday …

Sailing

Sailing

June 9, Day 78, Mile 1500 There was a cluster of earth lodgesand a teepee as I neared Four Bears. I rounded a point, fighting against a surprise headwind, when I arrived at a campground. I needed drinking water so I landed the kayak and …