Now I balance the thing by shifting my weight just a bit and use the oar to stabilize. The trick is gaining skill in balance.įirst time out I would react instantly to tipping and the thing would be come more unstable. It really wants to start tipping and rolling instantly when I hit a little turbulence. I weigh 185 lb and after 5 trips I am just getting confident in water that is slightly choppy. All opinions are entirely my own.I just got a Loon 100 with the dry storage compartment. Your reading is safe: No swag will alter my writing, ever. ** Disclaimer: Although I was not paid for this post, lessons, gear & lunch were provided courtesy of L.L. I made a promise to myself that I’ll schedule future outings to get out of the urban jungle and into nature more often. And as a bonus, we received a complimentary book bag which will be perfect for biking around town.Īt the end of the day, I realized that you can easily escape from Philly and be in a totally different world within an hour. It was completely calming and made Sunday afternoon the perfect day. While paddling (kayak & SUP alike), I couldn’t help but feel humbled as I was surrounded by trees, water and nature. Lake Nockamixon was initially created as a dam for drinking water – but nature had other plans with its non-ideal drinking quality. We kayaked across the lake to see more wildlife and hear more about the habitat. After re-positioning my form, I caught up with the group. ![]() Beanie, Hannah, provided me insider tips and helped me cruise comfortably. Since it was my first time kayaking, I initially struggled with paddling my kayak in a straight line. Although the group was ahead, Brandon & another L.L. The day was absolutely beautiful with temperatures in the 80s, and we were psyched to explore the lake in kayaks.īrendan & Brian were excellent tour guides, ensuring that everyone was comfortable with the paddles and gear. Bean Outdoor Discovery School KayakingĪfter our SUP adventure, we moved onto the single kayaks. the stress of strong currents and tide in the bay. Overall, I enjoyed Stand Up Paddle Boarding slightly more on lake with the lesser current vs. We then were able to paddle around, learning about the history and ecosystem of the lake. Once we were comfortable paddling around, Brent sampled a water game where we tossed a ball around with our paddles to help us ‘forget’ we were on our boards. Like my lesson last year, we started on our knees to learn the basic turns and the hardest part, getting up on the board. Our instructor Brent made everything easy to follow and non-intimidating, setting the tone throughout the entire lesson.Īfter the land lesson, we picked up our boards to hit the water. The first part of the lesson was on dry land to go over proper paddling form. Although I’ve previously attempted SUP, I pretended it was my first time to lower everyone’s expectations for my refresher course. Bean Outdoor Discovery SchoolĪfter having a quick-lunch, we were suited up with our life vests and heard our first safety instructions for Stand Up Paddle boarding. ![]() Katie’s blog focuses on outdoor sports, which I’ll be visiting for advice ( and you should too!) Katie from Adventure-Inspired and her friend Lauren were also in attendance from Philadelphia. Bean “BootMobile”, which is motivating the public to get outdoors. The view is absolutely gorgeous:Īs soon as we ( Catherine, Angela & I) arrived on site, we spotted the infamous L.L. Containing lots of wildlife and fish, visitors can enjoy hiking, biking, fishing, boating or picnicking for the day. Lake Nockamixon is huge at about 7 miles long & up to 1/2 mile across. On Sunday morning, we were off to Nockamixon State Park in Bucks County for the L.L. Not Leaving City (NLC) Syndrome occurs when you get accustomed to all the awesome things that happen inside the city and decline activities outside the limits. ![]() Bean Outdoor Discovery Schools allow you to cool off in the hot, hot sun and find your new favorite water sport. Sometimes you just want to get outside and try something new.
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