Surf's Up - Saturday (October 20) Sea Kayak!!!

(Tentative Plans - Final Plan To Be Determined Based on Weather, Interest, & Experience. If you meet the requirements below, email me directly.)

Surf's Up - Saturday (October 20) Sea Kayak!!!

Surf's Up! Wind forecast for Saturday mid-day on Lake Mendota is for 15-20+mph with gusts well into the mid 30s from the Northwest.

That means bumpy waves and possible sea kayak surfing!

Weather permitting, I will lead a small group to sea kayak on Lake Mendota on Saturday. We may also practice rescues and towing in conditions. Plans are tentative at this point.

SK1/SK2p, previous trips with Hoofers, standard swim test required. Given the water conditions, participation will depend on paddling skill and experience - and decision is at the leader's discretion. Previous strong whitewater experience is also a plus.

You will bring: Water (1-2 liters), Snacks in a drybag to carry in your boat, Snacks - worth repeating, appropriate paddling clothes - including club wetsuit and synthetic underlayers (no cotton) - and shoes that protect the toes can get wet , warm dry clothes to change into, towel. I would suggest a paddling jacket because it may also rain.

Please have your boat and gear together at 1:00pm including your foot pegs so we can launch right away. (Time is tentative at this point.)

Thank you!