[CKF Info] Southwind Kayak Extravaganza Report

[Duane Strosaker]

Kayakers,

I had a great time at the Southwind Kayak Extravaganza today. They are  having a big sale this weekend, and many employees and reps are on hand to answer questions or just talk kayak. A big above ground pool is installed, and it was fun watching SKC employees Harold and George demonstrate paddle skills and rescues. Harold's paddle skills were flawless, and he did a great job of explaining what he was doing. George also did great explaining as he gave Harold a T-rescue. On the other hand, watching George try to climb back into a difficult SOT was a bit disturbing ;^). I even got to jump in and demonstrate a few G-style rolls. I barely pulled off a hand roll, which I came extremely close to missing and saved by hand sculling, plastering myself on the back deck, and throwing an arm over the side for counter balance. It's too bad Southwind can't have the pool there all the time.

Henry and Kathy were handling the CKF both, and by answering questions and providing advice, were even responsible for boosting Southwind sales. Where's the commission?

There were all kinds of good classes, including one from Kate, an editor at Canoe & Kayak, who gave some good info on taking photos from a kayak.

The fun continues Sunday, and I'll be doing another Greenland ropes demonstration there at 1:00.

http://southwindkayaks.com/Kayak_Extravaganza_2008.html

Duane