I'm trying to get an experienced and lovely kayaker for the Portland river 11-mile swim. For those of us who are not blessed with kayaking spouses/relatives/friends, how do we find someone? How much do we pay? What do you discuss with your kayaker pre-race?
Oh, and does anyone know a great kayaker in the Portland area who would be willing to kayak for me? I'm slow but cheerful, I never whine, and I don't get tired.
I need to work on getting a kayaker for myself and a friend. I have potentially 2 family members (no experience supporting a swimmer) and someone I used last year (her first time supporting a swimmer). I'll start asking around and see if I can get a lead on one for you.
I'd like to eventually swim the Willamette event and I've considered escorting to get a feel for it. I'd offer my inexperienced self, but I'm not positive I'm available that weekend. I'll be keeping an eye on this thread. Are either heart or bob going to Applegate Lake?
