Sunday, February 10, 2008

Meet a fellow Water Diva.... Susan!




Name/Nickname: Several -- Schmedley, Sushi and SAS

Where are you from? Mostly Chicago area

Family? Do they share your enthusiasm for paddling? Ed, my husband loves to kayak and canoe

Where do you work and how long have you been at it?
Having retired from the corporate world, I am now actively engaged as an independent consultant doing work for an array of clients from my home office -- primarily strategic planning and corporate marketing.

Other than paddling, what hobbies do you enjoy? More hobbies than I ever have time for these days. We've had a blast snow-shoeing this Winter and in warmer months I use my free-time to landscape, garden and watch over the pigs.

Tell us something about yourself that most people don't know (unusual skill, second language, ancestry, etc.) Most people don't know that I was with the US Ski Patrol and went to school in Bozeman, Montana (so that I could be only a few minutes away from a slope!)

Do you belong to any paddling clubs or associations? Water Divas!

When did you first try paddling, and who introduced you to the sport?
Have always canoed but I think my first kayaking experience was on vacation in Mexico 20 years or more ago.

What kind of boat(s) do you own? My tried and true old time Sea Otter and a newer boat from Scheels in Eau Claire but unfortunately I can't get at it to double check the make/model. Ed's got it hung up high in the barn.

What's the longest paddling trip you've ever been on? Overnighters

What memorable places have you paddled? What did you enjoy most about it? Crazy as it sounds the Red Cedar is one of my favorites floats. As far as actually using my paddles, I think the Namekagon trip was a blast.

What would you consider to be the ultimate paddling adventure? I've been reading about some great trips in China and India but they'll need to stay fantasy trips for the time being. I would like to do more paddling on Lake Superior, near Port Wing, etc.

What has been your worst paddling experience? Some cold rainy trips but nothing horrible, yet.

Do you have big paddling plans for 2008, or in years to come? Being just a few short years from retirement all I'm doing right now is arm chair traveling and planning. Quite fun.

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