AC Takes to Kayak like a duck to water!

The Bite Me Bait Co kayak team has gained a new  member. Applicant Crovo passed his maiden voyage with flying colors. "It was a rush when I first launched. I started paddling and before I knew it I was all alone with no one in sight."  laughed AC. " I never knew they could move along that swiftly."

AC takes one small step for mankind, one giant leap for kayaking.        Mar-e says "There's nothing like a boat ride on a sunny day!"

We met where we always do at Anita Maries for breakfast. It's there that we made the finals plans for the trip. "Starting off the day with a good meal and a hot cup of coffee is the way to go when you are heading out on a kayak adventure." says Flann. "Now I'm ready let's go! Thanks Vivian!" she yelled as we set out on our way. So with trucks all loaded with gear we headed down Rte 58 to our destination in Wareham. Tremont Nail Factory is an abandoned building  just off Rte 28 that has been taken over by the state. There is a well maintained car top boat launch located at the rear of the lot. Follow the signs and there is plenty of parking.

So we all got in the water without mishap or blood spilled, but that wouldn't last long. Our next obstacle was the two bridges that blocked our way. Elmer lead the way but with an incoming tide, a swirling current, and not much room.... Rock Bottom was first to hit and only cut his head slightly. Mar-e scraped the girders too and has some good scratches to brag about. The rest of us made it but not without a few moments of doubt. From there is was nothing short of wonderful.

First thing we saw when we emerged from under the bridges was the Nantucket Light Ship. That was a surprise. It made the trip even better. The scenery is great and the homes lining the shore.... well there're to die for.

The wind was in our face on the way out and the bay a little choppy, but that only promised to make our trip back much easier. We headed across the bay to a little private beach area watching a pair of osprey diving and catching fish to bring home to the chicks they are raising.

Lunch on a little strip of beach in the middle of the harbor. Just what the doctor ordered.

AC makes his first landing in a kayak and declared "I'm going to get myself one of these."  Meanwhile the Grand Poobah and Flann enjoy a moment of rest and relaxation. Jimdogg tried to catch dinner but no fish wanted to co-operate with him. "This is the life!" he said.

Lunch over the boys fished our way back up the channel while the ladies went to watch the ospreys up close. The return trip through the bridges was uneventful and no further injuries occurred. There were plenty of locals fishing for blue crabs along the shores of the inlet and they looked like they were having fun too.

Elmer checks for water depth with his "Fishin Buddy". The waterfall comes across Rte28 right next to the factory. Poison Ivy dominates the foliage around the river banks so be careful.

Everyone remarked that this was one of our best kayak outings yet. Next time we go the other way, upstream to Glen Charlie Lake.

Kayak Check list.

1. Kayak  2. paddle (use line to attach to kayak))  3. personal floatation device!! (wear it!)  4. sunscreen/sunglasses  5. Whistle/signaling device/flashlight

6. water proof container  7. food and drink

Consider attaching a line to either end of the kayak and attaching you waterproof container to it. In the unlikely scenario of tipping over you won't lose things if they are attached to a safety line. I have lost rods and reels over the side and it *$@#s. Think safety first and enjoy your kayaking trip to the fullest.