So I went Kayaking for the first time today and really it was pretty fun. I went out at like 12:30 this morning than went out to the James River from Powhatan Shores. I didn't get out to the James till 3:30 because me and my friend had a dilemma to face with but I finally got back at 5 and I think I found myself a new hobby. i was struggling at first but I got the hang of it.

 

I do, I haven't been for awhile

 

neighbor loves it, hes part of some group that kayaks across the bay each year. Ive tried it, didn't grip me like i thought it would. There's an area in vb only accessible by small craft/kayak that is the only place in va you can find the canebrake rattlesnake species, and while we've all probably seen that monster of a rattler at the va aquarium, I'd like to see one in the wild, least once.

 

yea, I don't think i could go across the bay. I could go across the river but not the bay. I went halfway across the river and probably did 4 miles today.

 

theres parts of the bay where the distance is def NOT that far, 4 miles sounds further then these guys go when they make the trip, at least one way, anyway. i think it must be near the mouth of hte bay, right off cape henry

 

I used to kayak when my family would go white water rafting in the mountains. Now that is a great time. Was a little worried about the rocks but it alot of fun!

 

I go when I can.

 

very true. My self and a few friends from work were out there and sure as shit we ran into two of them. And they are HUGE, would have been a bad day to get popped by one out there. Almost a shoe in for death right there.

 

how agressive? was it basking? did you startle it? I've had cotton mouths try to swim up into my boat before, they just dont give a fuck. copperheads i can smash before i know one was even there.

 

i wouldnt say they were agressive, more weary than anything. the larger of the two was basking on a fallen tree by the waters edge. when we saw him he didnt take off. He stood his ground, pretty crazy how their minds work.