Kayaking at the West Point on the Eno

 I've wanted to try kayaking for years, but it never worked out.  We were going to try it at Long Pond on Mt. Desert Island a few years ago, but the weather turned bad the afternoon we had time for it.  I was determined to try it last fall.

We were able to arrange for a lesson/kayaking session with Frog Hollow Outdoors on the last day they were open for the season at the Eno last October (yes, it's taken me this long to get around to posting it).  The guide/teacher we had was wonderful and patient.  If you're in the Durham area and interested in kayaking, I highly recommend them!

 

The teacher taught a bit on land, and again in the water.  He's in the red jacket, a bit to the right of the center.  We invited some friends along so we had a good group.  Dear husband is in the yellow kayak, and younger son is to his right. 

  Heading up river.

It was an unusually cold day for October.  It was in the upper 40's, but we were well bundled up.  The sun came out about 2/3 of the way through.

There are so many things I love about kayaking.  I like being closer to the water than in a canoe.  I like the shallower areas you can get into.  I also like being more independent and more maneuverable.

Kayaking also gives you a different perspective.  I've hiked over this bluff before, but I hadn't gotten this view until kayaking.

Heading back.  We'll definitely be back here to kayak, but I'm also looking into other places to try.  I definitely want to kayak on the French Broad River in Asheville and maybe on the New River in the Blue Ridge.