Tomorrow (Apr.12th) the temp is supposed to get up to 19-23c (23 degree Celsius = 73.4 degree Fahrenheit) Our paddle season has already began. The ice is gone and I have been out about 5x this spring so far. =) Unfortunetlly I can't get in the water this weekend as I have a funeral to attend in Vancouver area :(. sure would have been nice.. 19c now that's a nice spring day! Maybe Monday.
One of my sons lives in Calgary and I saw on the news yesterday Calgary had about a foot of snow just dump on them. So glad I am in the Okanagan. :) LOL..
May 09th It is spring!
Couldn't wait any longer, the sun beating down on me all morning, so I finished work at 12:30pm. It was just beautiful out 22c and clear blue sky with hardly any wind. Didn't have much time to waste, I had to be back by 3:30 to do some running around. So I grabbed the tandem threw it on the car and headed to Okanagan Lake and hit the beach. I put-In at the Penticton Marina and paddled out to the big rock on the East side. Along my way saw quite a few sunbathers on the secluded beaches. Chatted with one of them, a friend of mine named Jim for a few mins. then continued on my way. Reached the rock and relaxed and soaked up the sun for a bit then paddled back. It's nice to have the lake so close. Now I just have to get a better kayak rack for the car so I don't scratch it again then I will be all set. Hmm maybe a sail too, right Creg? :)
Looks like a grand day for a paddle. Next time your out should you cross wakes with a ferro cement sloop named The Grace O`Malley give my regards to Dan
Guy I can't remember the colour of the trim hull was white the only grace o malley around. Has been a few years since I was on her and she may bewearing new clothes. However Dan is easy to find he is ione of the hundreds of Real estate agennts in the Valley. Dan Irvine remax vernon ,you may have seen him on posters around the area. Great folks give him a call and say hello for me Cheers Greg
Dan Irvine remax , I think I do remember hearing the name. Does "The Grace O`Malley" sail mainly on Okanagan Lake?
Hey Greg, I was just checking out the weather forecast for this week unbelievable!! Hope it doesn't change. Today is a bit of a wet one I need some heat :)