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Mindless Ramblings And Kayaks For Breakfast. . . Monday, February 06, 2006
"You'll Have The Time, The Time Of Your Life Bring All Your Friends, All Your Kids And Your Wife To Chicago, Chicago My Hometown "- fischer
Tom Heineman who in additon to being a crazy sea kayaker is also a math tutor says that, "all students can learn and excel in math". That sounds like a challenge to me! One thing is for sure, you can't doubt his resolve. After calling short what would have been a 1000 mile trip last year due to his partners health, Tom is ready to head out again. This time he is going to launch his kayak from Chicago on June 11th of this year to begin an attempt to circumnavigate the better part of Lake Michigan. This trip should cover approximately 800 miles and take about six weeks, ending back in Chicago on July 20th if all goes as planned.Tom is lucky enough to live about 100 yards from the shore of Lake Michigan and has been paddling canoes most of his life. Then when a friend bought an apartment building with a private beach, it was time to try kayaks as well. From there Tom has went on to become an ACA certified sea kayak coach and was the president of the Chicago Area Sea Kayak Association (CASKA). These days he offers private lessons and is an instructor with the Lincoln Park Boat Club and Northwest Passage in Wilmette. Chances are you may have also run into him instructing at the Door County Sea Kayak symposium as well.Although many people have made the circumnavigation of Lake Superior to the north, we've had a hard time finding any information on kayak circumnavigations of Lake Michigan. However, according to Outside Magaizine, Mike Steere did it by canoe in the mid-seventies.
As you can imagine, it will be quite a challenge. June and July are generally warm summer months, however they also tend to be very changeable. Water temperatures will still be quite cold and storms can come up quickly. Being a "local" as it were, I'm sure Tom will take the lake very seriously. Lake Michigan has produced waves up to 22 feet and has a long history of tragedy for the unprepared. In additon to working his way along the coasts he will also face two major crossings; Green Bay in Wisconsin, and Traverse Bay on the northen tip of lower Michigan. (which for you mathematicians, results in the 800 mile trip as opposed to well over 1000).Tom's son will be joining him for some stretches however he is still looking for some paddlers who may want to join him on various crossings along the way. He is also happy to get any local information regarding landing and camping areas along is route.
Good Luck Tom!
photos provided by tom heineman. used by permission.
thank you Tom, gf.
Rogers Park
Great Lake Adventure
Mindless Ramblings And Kayaks For Breakfast. . . Monday, February 06, 2006
"You'll Have The Time, The Time Of Your Life Bring All Your Friends, All Your Kids And Your Wife To Chicago, Chicago My Hometown "- fischer
Tom Heineman who in additon to being a crazy sea kayaker is also a math tutor says that, "all students can learn and excel in math". That sounds like a challenge to me! One thing is for sure, you can't doubt his resolve. After calling short what would have been a 1000 mile trip last year due to his partners health, Tom is ready to head out again. This time he is going to launch his kayak from Chicago on June 11th of this year to begin an attempt to circumnavigate the better part of Lake Michigan. This trip should cover approximately 800 miles and take about six weeks, ending back in Chicago on July 20th if all goes as planned.Tom is lucky enough to live about 100 yards from the shore of Lake Michigan and has been paddling canoes most of his life. Then when a friend bought an apartment building with a private beach, it was time to try kayaks as well. From there Tom has went on to become an ACA certified sea kayak coach and was the president of the Chicago Area Sea Kayak Association (CASKA). These days he offers private lessons and is an instructor with the Lincoln Park Boat Club and Northwest Passage in Wilmette. Chances are you may have also run into him instructing at the Door County Sea Kayak symposium as well.Although many people have made the circumnavigation of Lake Superior to the north, we've had a hard time finding any information on kayak circumnavigations of Lake Michigan. However, according to Outside Magaizine, Mike Steere did it by canoe in the mid-seventies.
As you can imagine, it will be quite a challenge. June and July are generally warm summer months, however they also tend to be very changeable. Water temperatures will still be quite cold and storms can come up quickly. Being a "local" as it were, I'm sure Tom will take the lake very seriously. Lake Michigan has produced waves up to 22 feet and has a long history of tragedy for the unprepared. In additon to working his way along the coasts he will also face two major crossings; Green Bay in Wisconsin, and Traverse Bay on the northen tip of lower Michigan. (which for you mathematicians, results in the 800 mile trip as opposed to well over 1000).Tom's son will be joining him for some stretches however he is still looking for some paddlers who may want to join him on various crossings along the way. He is also happy to get any local information regarding landing and camping areas along is route.
Good Luck Tom!
photos provided by tom heineman. used by permission.
thank you Tom, gf.
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