Photo credit: Trey Rouss
We love coaching, and we spend considerable time doing it. But after four days at the Great Lakes Sea Kayak Symposium, it was time for something completely different. We had a trailer full of boats and didn’t have to be anywhere for a few days, so we spent a day on the Sturgeon River with our friends Scott Fairty and Trey Rouss of The Power of Water.
First stop: the newly opened Sturgeon River Paddlesports for some local knowledge.
We got some helpful information about water levels and hazards from Sturgeon River Paddlesports owner Jamie Jacklitch, ran a car shuttle, and then set out in one tandem canoe, one solo canoe and one inflatable SUP.
Trey getting on the water.
We made a point of switching craft and, of course, playing on every feature.
Taking time to paddle and play, particularly in crafts that are less familiar, is both fun and productive. And doing so with friends who provide challenges and insights along the way makes us better paddlers. Thanks to Scott Fairty and Trey Rouss for the opportunity.
