I’ve been reading with some interest the reactions to Wendy Killoran’s recent post that brought a word into the flow of seakayaking that we’ve not heard here before. Not sure I dare repeat it. Suffice to say, it left me and a few friends wondering about solar-powered waterproof toys. Ok. I’m sorry if that may have offended. I don’t mean it too. But on the other hand, it struck me as silly to read some of the reactions. Sure we can chat about various ways to get rid of human waste and how to relive ourselves on the water and for some reason talking about how human libido can be effected by expedition is on the other hand off the table. Well, I doubt Sea Kayaker will pick up the subject anytime soon. But really, it’s a good subject. So Let me dive in. 

My own experience has been that when paddling distances, I’ve been too tired most times to eat, let alone worry about those adult desires. I’ll get off my dry suit and roll into my sleeping bag and pass out most of the time without always worrying about getting that last bit of sand out of my socks. I’m dead. That is not to say on shorter day trips I don’t feel just the opposite. Not sure why that is exactly. I guess I’ve put it down to some sort of Desmond Morris, Human Zoo sort of thing. We get all worked up in our boats. Muscles tensed, blood flow and oxygen levels increase, or senses and awareness are piqued to the very edge. Seakayaking of course, is a sensual experience. Not really all that surprising some feel the urge for a bit hot monkey lovin’ when it’s all said and done.

It’s been said many times that in relationships your lover is as your personal island. How much more inviting that island is when you’ve been getting you butt kicked around all day on some knarly seas. How nice it could be when you’re half dead, and half-frozen, to roll into your tent beside the person that provides you the most comfort you’ve known since you were a child in your mothers arms? Sometimes, that may be one of the best moments of sea kayaking actually. A nice slow tent romp with your lover may be the perfect end to a perfect day.

Interesting related discussion on the UK River’s Guidebook by the way. Takes me back to a conversation we had her a couple days back about if “Personal” stuff should be part of a seakayaking blog. Many of you said, “Yes” it should be. But as you can read here others feel that we should keep to the subject. Well, for my part I think “life” is the subject.

Ciao!