Kayak Enemy #45: Man

Glassy waters on Lane Cove River

Glassy waters on Lane Cove River

This is going to be an odd post, since the Fat Paddler is, in fact, also a man.  But you’ll understand shortly.

I was paddling on the Lane Cove River the other day in beautiful conditions. Glassy waters, the sun on my back, no wind at all. I paddled past dogs having a swim, passing turtles, fast-moving racing kayaks and slow-moving fishing kayaks.  I passed through the Lane Cove National Park and got to enjoy the interesting rock formations and cliffs. And then I turned a corner and was greeted by another of Man’s monuments to progress. As you can imagine, it did it’s bit to ruin my paddle. I’ll let you decide….

From this (Lane Cove National park)..................

From this (Lane Cove National park)..................

..........to this (not 200m away). Yuck.

..........to this (not 200m away). Yuck.