Brave Dave

Okay, so this one is back tracking a little too, but I had to share. We took a trip to NC this summer and had an absolute blast. The last day of the trip we decided to go rafting down the Nantahala River. The night before the rafting trip occurred, my dad decided to try out his kayak down the class III rapid at the end of the river. He's a beginner in the world of kayaking, but loves a challenge. So I had to grab my camera and capture the entire experience. He earned the nickname "Brave Dave" from Byron and Candace for this one because he was willing to try!!! Check out the pics and see if you agree with the new nickname!! (I'll tell you that I sure wouldn't have done it in a kayak!!)





P helping Brave Dave into the Kayak. Getting buckled in and ready to go.

Paddling around in the water before going to the rapids. All smiles for now!!!

Starting to get into the rapids a little. That water is REALLY moving fast. Believe me, I know!

Now to the rapids!! Look at Brave Dave go! If you look closely you can already predict what is going to happen! Should've gone right man!!!

Oops! He's trying to do the roll here. Look at the top of the kayak, you can barely see the tip of the paddle that he's trying to use to roll himself back over.

Oh well. He had to bail. Everything is in the water now. The paddle and kayak are trying to float down the river without him.

Brave Dave manages to save the kayak and the paddle. Now he just has to get himself and all the gear to the bank!

Floatin' along!

Ahh....back safely on dry land. Go again???? :)