Kayaking A Pleasure Sport

 Now that spring is here and summer is coming soon Western Washington is great place to be especially on the water. We have so much water mass it is good to get out on the water and have really good time.

Here in Gig Harbor you can rent out kayaks and paddle boards very easy. There are places right by the marinas that rent them so you go right into the water. The rentals of the kayaks are good for up to two hours. Last August when my brother Jack and his family were visiting we went out on the kayaks each having one to ourselves. You do have the option of going solo or two in the kayak.

Usually you do not have to worry about too much wind either. In Gig Harbor it is a really great way to get around seeing the homes on the waterfront. It may take you the whole two hours to get around the whole harbor. If you like going outside the harbor is a good option too when the air is light.

Of course you have to watch out for both sail and motor boats however during the week days it is not much of a problem. A paddle board is nice when it is sunny because you can just lay there if you want for a good tan. Personally I haven’t been on a paddle board yet however I may try one this summer and I will let you know how it goes.

There are places to if you live in the area where you can buy kayaks, paddle boards and canoes. If you are someone who wants to buy something less expensive than a sail boat or motor boat this is a great way to go. This is especially true if you like going solo.

I find kayaking a great way to spend the day for a family when on vacation. Not only good way to relax but you can have a fun time as well for $20.

My brother Jack actually built himself a kayak when he was in high school. He went to a private school and after winter break each student was able to do a project. So he built a kayak all out of fiberglass. In those days I didn’t see anyone else into kayaking so he was ahead of his time. Now kayaking in Gig Harbor is a cool thing to do. In fact Gig Harbor has a kayak club for middle and high school students. They actually have won national kayaking racing for quite a few years now. When I go out for a walk around the harbor on Saturdays I see the kids getting out their kayaks that are stored next to Skansie Park which is on the water front in downtown Gig Harbor. If I go a little later or stick around I can see them out practicing.

When you come to Western Washington I recommend that you find yourself somehow to get on the water or at the least walking around the waterfront whether it is here in Gig Harbor, Seattle or one of the other cities in the area. So have a great day and spend time on the water.