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From the archives: Kayak Around Mercer Island Washington part 1 of 2!

3/12/2011

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Asian statue near Andrews Bay and Seward Park
Greetings adventurers of the world!  Yesterday I circumnavigated (went around) Mercer Island via kayak.  The total trip took about 6 hours, the actual paddling took only about 4.5 hours.  The total distance of my route was about 15 miles.  This was my longest kayak trip yet, and even though we call this outfit Everyone's Travel Club, this trip might not be for everyone on account of the distance.  I'll be posting this trip over a few posts, check back to the blog for more tomorrow and throughout the week!
Our Innova Helios 2 packed and ready to paddle from Seward Park on Lake Washington
I walked down to Andrews Bay, my usual launch spot, with everything I needed for the trip in my inflatable Innova kayak backpack.  I spent about 10 minutes putting her together.  I tend to attract attention during this part of the trip - I met Rico from La Push.  We talked about the whale migration going on now around the coast and Sound and about his time living and surfing in Hawaii.  I also met a German family spending time in Seattle for a couple of years.  They were very interested in the possibility of kayaks that they could buy here, use here, and eventually take home when they return.  Then I shoved off.
A look at Mercer Island from across Andrews Bay
There she is - Mercer Island...
Circumnavigating Mercer Island via inflatable kayak
Seward Park behind me as I paddle North towards I-90.
Underneath the I-90 floating bridge while kayaking around Mercer Island, Washington
Underneath the I-90 floating bridge...yep, the middle of the bridge floats...
Paddling around a mini regatta at Leschi
 Regatta at Leschi, not windy at all...
Our Innova two person kayak packed and ready to paddle around Mercer Island
We're almost half-way around the island, check back for more posts this week!  We'll explore a cool park on the Island, each lunch with the local wildlife, and find out how the islanders are livin'!
Later, 
-Paul   E.T.C.

Link to Part 2 of 2!

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