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Kayak Marathon - 2009

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                                                                 Kayak Marathon     After parking, we carried our Kayaks to the shore. In little time, we both had all our items loaded and hatch covers in place.  After a few exchanged words, we were paddling on the peaceful and tranquil Loch Awe. Scott's vessel leads the way initially. His Kayak is a deep blue, while mine is a light blue with a 'marbled' lighter blue effect... a 'luck-of-the-draw' situation, rather than choice. The forward position alternated, as the voyage progressed. We paddled in our customary relaxed and focused manner... in silence', bar the paddling sounds.     Without having spent much time in any detailed planning, we were content to paddle freely, knowing we'd recognise where and when to land, eat, and so forth. We were enjoying pastimes that suited both paddlers and our countryside, as many of our people may – without mentioning that we were enjoying father/son companionshi