The Big Difference
I have spent an enormous part of my adult life on the big waters of Lake Michigan, and most of that has been in sail boats. The quietness of a vessels propelled by an invisible force can bring a wonderful sense of place and serenity to the heart of a sailor. 
My favorite boat was a Hans Christian 42 which I finally sold when I lost some function in one of my legs and no longer felt safe out there (I was usually alone). I do, however, remember one of the sayings about sailing: It was said to be a way of going no where, slowly, in great discomfort and at great expense. Kayaking, on the other hand, is nothing like that. There is a huge difference.
Paddle safe...
DS
7 comments:
Sir, I believe you have hit the nail squarely on the head with that one...good on ya!
Secret's out, Susan
Very Nice indeed. Nice shots as usual.
Stan
Thanks, Stan. It is a bit embarrasing. My teaching duties have been a bit overwhelming, and I find myself recycling old pics. My Canon Zoom-telephoto broke. I just bought a reconditioned one (up to 300) from Canon and hope to get out and get some fresh shots.
A boat is a hole in the water, surrounded by fiberglass, into which you throw money. In the case of a kayak, the amount of money thrown is less than most other boats.
Great points but one can't easily drink a beer while kayaking and moving compared to a boat And nothing breaks a perfect quiet like the whispering exhale of a pull-tab. And then the pop. Even the sounds of gulp gulp can be thunderous in a field of complete silence.
That said, hail hail to the kayaks!
Why can't you drink beer in a kayak??
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