Got off work early today and did some paddling on the Connecticut River on the north side of Hanover. With the temps falling during the last week, I was lucky to even have 60 degree weather. But the sun was shining and I still had my kayak on the roof of my car - couldn’t miss the opportunity! I launched from Wilson’s Landing (1530) and paddled north to the mouth of the Ompompanoosuc River. Backtracking, I kayaked south to the bend in the river where I’d turned around last week. Along the way, I got to watch the high school girl’s crew team (pairs and fours) and Dartmouth men’s crew team (solos and pairs) practicing. I checked out the Kendal Waterfront Park (where the Upper Valley Rowing Club stores all their boats) and chatted with a proud crew mom who was waiting for her daughter. By the time I was done with my 6(ish) miles of paddling (1730), the sun was dropping behind the mountains in Vermont, setting up a great sunset. Hopefully, I’ll get a few more days like today before the cold weather *really* arrives!
