Sunday canoe and kayak trip on the Pigeon River.

[Digital_photog]

Sunday I joined a group from Fort Wayne for a canoe and kayak trip on the Pigeon River. 15 people, 1 dog, 12 boats. After a chilly morning it warmed up fast. Beautiful day on the water. For privacy of those on the trip I will only show pictures without direct face shots.

The only portage of the trip.

The front boat is a real nice kit built Pygmy kayak.

A short rest stop.

Supper call from wife. More later.

 

[Digital_photog]

nude sunbathers.

Take out point.

My yak is the blue Old Town in the bottom center of the picture.

 

[esrice]

Looks like fun! Thanks for sharing!

 

[spasmo]

Looks like fun!!!

 

[inlineman]

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[inlineman]

I didnt know there was such a thing as a kit built kayak but am going to research it.THANKS

 

[Digital_photog]

I didnt know there was such a thing as a kit built kayak but am going to research it.THANKS

Pygmy Boat Kits: Voted Best Wooden Kayak There are other kit companies but this one is rated about the best and their boats are excellent. Most take about 80 hours to complete. Cost is about 1/3 to 1/2 of a comparable finished wood boat. The one in the pictures is one of the 17 ft models.

 

[Digital_photog]

I am seriously considering building this one. Summer is too busy so it won't be till next winter.
Pinguino Sport Kayak Kit: Lightweight Wooden Kayak

 

[terrehautian]

I have an Old Town Loon kayak myself. My girl friend tried kayaking at this years Boat, sport and travel show. She wants one now.

 

[hooky]

Personally, that kevlar Wenonah is the one that catches my eye.

Thanks for the pics.

 

[PoormansMachinegun]

Very nice! I've been out on a few trips with these guys. IYAK - Indiana Kayakers (Indianapolis, IN) - Meetup

 

[Want2ShootMore]

Personally, that kevlar Wenonah is the one that catches my eye.

Thanks for the pics.

That was exactly what I noticed as well.

 

[Richwon4]

Nice River this time of year when the water is normally up this time of year and the bugs are down.

 

[Digital_photog]

Nice River this time of year when the water is normally up this time of year and the bugs are down.

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With the dry spring water is very low. More like summer than a normal spring. The liveries have done a lot of the spring work cutting deadfalls. We had only one portage in about 10 miles of river. With the low water it wasn't real fast and was very easy.

If anyone is looking for a partner in NE Indiana pm me and I may be able to go. It is nice to have a group to help with shuttling vehicles between the put-in and take-out points.

 

[Boiler1529]

I haven't kayaked in years but every time I go into dicks and see them displayed it makes me want to buy one and go again....thanks for sharing.

 

[Sailor]

Where were your put in and take out points? How long of a float?

 

[Digital_photog]

Where were your put in and take out points? How long of a float?

SR327 to 900E about 12 miles.

 

[Mike H]

That looked like a lot of fun.