by Samantha Christen | Sep 14, 2012 | Journey, Recreational/Touring
Though I’ve lived literally an hour and fifteen minutes away from the place for the majority of my life, the fact that I’d only recently heard of Carter’s Lake made ME wonder what particular rock I’d been living under. Oh, wait… That’s right: I was climbing the...
by Samantha Christen | Aug 23, 2012 | Journey, Recreational/Touring
That question, along with, “You go for HOW long?” tend to be the most common question when boating conversation turns to extended forays on the water. The answers to both questions are quite simple, really. To the first: everything fits quite nicely in the hatches and...
by Samantha Christen | Jul 16, 2012 | Journey, Recreational/Touring
Gentleman at the put in: “Y’all got lights for them things?” Me: (with a very confused look, having caught only part of the question) “Pardon me?” Gentleman at the put in: “Y’all are takin’ your lives into your own hands goin’ out in them things this time’a night!” ...
by Samantha Christen | Jul 1, 2012 | Journey, Recreational/Touring
It was high time for a Ladies Day on the water, so one of my friends and I decided to make it happen! While our dogs reveled in the air conditioning, and her guy traveled off to a business meeting, we loaded up my Journey and her SUP board and hit Parksville...
by Samantha Christen | May 10, 2012 | Journey, Recreational/Touring
One thing you’ve got to understand about me is that I WAS a die-hard fan of my former touring kayaks – all modified Greenland style, none less than 15.5 feet. They were sleek and fast and graceful and maneuverable. They could easily handle as many rather lengthy...
by Samantha Christen | May 6, 2012 | Journey
I generally equate introducing favorite boating haunts to folks looking for new experiences to the process of setting friends up on blind dates. Talk about what could be a wild “Journey!” Things will either work or they won’t; though hopefully, at the very least, we...
by Samantha Christen | May 4, 2012 | Journey, Recreational/Touring
Dealing with health issues is hard. Dealing with health issues when you are a talented athlete at the top of her game is just downright irritating and frustrating. Been there; bought the ticket; took the ride; got thrown off of that ride. To heck with the horse; I...
by Samantha Christen | Feb 13, 2012 | Journey, Recreational/Touring
A Journey back into time at the Hiwassee Wildlife Refuge February 4, 2012 Odd looks, raised eyebrows, and more than a couple of – ah – interesting comments are not uncommon reactions when an immediate, resounding “ABSOLUTELY!!” flies out of my...
