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| 2016 draws to a close on the water |
They
tell us that the most successful New Year’s resolutions involve a small number of attainable goals – so here’s my kayaking resolution list, as simple
as one-two-three:
1. Play it safe. Remember that every mistake can be a learning experience except
for the final one, because that one is fatal by definition. Think about safety before
a trip begins, checking weather, currents and tides; as well as tying the kayak atop a vehicle, and then launching with the appropriate gear and clothing.
2. Take out the garbage. Take a few seconds to remove a can or bottle floating
nearby, or pick up a piece of garbage someone left at the shoreline.
3. Support the cause. Join or renew membership in local kayak clubs and non-profit groups that defend clean water and our
rights to enjoy it. Now, more than ever, kayakers need to help protect our environment.
Happy
New Year from NorCal Yak.
