Banderdinker

Banderdinker is a made up word for a Hayward celebration of paddle sports, especially kayaking.  Last Saturday 291 of us paddled 5 miles on Nelson Lake.  I was quite tired at the end but the effort was worth it.  I am proud that I was able to complete it.  I went with some friends from my walking group.

Lined up ready to launch...my kayak is the pink one in the middle.

My shirt is made of a special material that keeps out the bad sun rays.  Water gloves help with my arthritis to grip the paddle.  A girl has to do what a girl has to do.

Participants could come in costume or funny hat.  I didn't.  However, the person to my near right in the blue kayak has a sock monkey on her hat.