I was on water only a few times during fall months due to problems with my wrist: DeQuervain’s syndrome also known as washerwoman’s sprain or mother’s wrist – inflammation of the sheath that surrounds two tendons that control movement of the thumb. It didn’t bother me too much when paddling, but I was trying to cure it by resting and physical therapy. Finally, I ended up with a wrist surgery just before Christmas.

Three weeks later my wrist is not fully operational yet, but I can do almost anything with some movement restrictions. So, yesterday, I started my 2009 paddling season with an easy afternoon workout on the South Platte River near Greeley. I took Thunderbolt kayak from Mitani-Tokuyasu SWA 2.5 miles upstream to the Plumb Ditch Dam, spent some time photographing there (Canon EOS 40d + tripod + programmable self timer) and returned downriver just after sunset.

It feels good to be back to paddling!

The picture of the Plumb Ditch Dam goes to my stock portfolio and is available for sale from Featurepics.

South Platte River below Denver – GPS/photo river guide

Paddling with Icicles – Thunderbolt-X on the South Platte River below Greeley

Old Truck, Young Eagle and the South Platte River Mysteries

Paddling Thunderbolt Kayak in Tight Places – Lone Tree Creek

3 Winter Paddling Hours on the South Platte River

On the Icy South Platte River with Pentax Optio W10 Camera and Thunderbolt Kayak