Paddle Alert!

A note came from Doug Hamilton this afternoon with the following message - 

Craig Calkins tipped over in his kayak yesterday in the channel by the Channel Drive trail crossing.He was wearing a wet suit so was able to reach shore safely.However he lost his paddle which floated down stream.If anyone should come across it I am sure Craig would appreciate its return.
Doug Hamilton
Channel Drive

It is certainly good news that Craig is ok. That water is really cold and the weather yesterday was not very spring-like. I expect the channel is pretty running fairly high and swiftly with all the rain and snow runoff happening, but the paddle could get caught along the shore in the channel - or it might make it into the broad lake. If anyone is up in that area, please keep an eye out for it, and if you spot it, let Doug know (802-535-7798).