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Stevens Creek reservoir kayaking Nov. 2004

Our beginning kayaking lesson at Stevens Creek reservoir usually follows the same pattern.

8 a.m. at Stevens Creek reservoir (photo by Deepak Chandani).

Stevens Creek reservoir by Deepak Chandra:

We unload the kayaks from the trailer and while the trailer is being parked and the permits purchased, we have a rock skipping contest.

rock skipping nov 2004:

We have a lesson at the ramp before launching.

paddling practice Nov. 2004:

We start with some basic practice, including trying to paddle backwards in a straight line, have some more paddling lesson (photo by Deepak Chandani),

kayak lesson by Deepak Chandra:

then we are off to explore the reservoir.

S C reservoir setting out Nov. 2004:

We go as far as the water level allows

lead paddlers nov. 2004:

and try to form a line for a group photo.

trying to form a group photo:

SC reservoir group photo:

On the way back, we have a race

race start sc res nov 2004: race sc res nov 2004.:

sprinting nov 2004:

Then if we have the time we try a second race, not of speed as much as of coordination, which sometimes causes a few boats to accidentally bump or even ram each other. The details are a secret (until you come to one of these lessons).

second race start nov 2004: second race nov 2004:

After the kayaking, everybody pitches in to help load and strap kayaks.

loading kayaks nov 7:

There are more pictures at:

loading kayaks on the De Anza trailer

 Updated Tuesday, November 23, 2004 at 5:54:33 PM by Mary Donahue - donahuemary@fhda.edu
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