[Sportsandrec] kayaks

[Mike Sivill]

Yes, of course I always wore a life jacket even though the one I had was too
small and ridiculous. As for attire I just wore swim trunks and flip-flops.

-----Original Message-----
From: sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ashley Bramlett
Sent: Thursday, May 14, 2009 2:18 PM
To: Sports and Recreation for the Blind Discussion List
Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] kayaks

Mike,
That's great you were successful in kayaking alone in the lake.  Lakes are 
smaller and probably safer to go alone in.  How long did you kayak before 
being tired?  Did you wear a life preserver in case your kayak turned over?
I'm not sure what atire people wear on something like this but I suppose 
just t shirts and light clothing.
Ashley
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike Sivill" <mike.sivill at viewplus.com>
To: "'Sports and Recreation for the Blind Discussion List'" 
<sportsandrec at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, May 06, 2009 1:39 PM
Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] kayaks


> Hi Ashley,
> I used to go out in a single person kayak on a lake. I learned to orient
> myself based on where sound landmarks were. For example, there was a 
> freeway
> on one side, a swimming area in one part where there were always kids
> screaming, houses and docks on one side that I could hear echoes bounce 
> off,
> and even a narrow channel that passed under bridges which I enjoyed 
> because
> of the echoes. At first of course I had to go out with somebody until I 
> was
> familiar enough with that lake to put together the mental map. But once I
> figured out what I could perceive and where it was the whole thing was 
> very
> easy and great fun. One of my friends wants to do river-kayaking which 
> will
> be different. But I bet it will be much the same. Just use your ears. Btw 
> I
> am totally blind.
> Mike
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ashley Bramlett
> Sent: Tuesday, May 05, 2009 2:15 PM
> To: Sports and Recreation for the Blind Discussion List
> Subject: [Sportsandrec] kayaks
>
> Hi all,
>
> I'd like to try some outdoor activities.  Kayaks are one person boats. 
> Have
> you gone kayaking.  If so, how did you stay oriented  and learn what to 
> do?
>
> I was thinking of having a guide in front of me in another kayak.  I have
> some central vision.  They could wear something bright so I could follow
> them and communicate verbally.  I guess someone would have to show me 
> hands
> on how to move the kayak.
>
> Your ideas and first hand accounts would be great.
>
> Ashley
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