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Sweet Home Chicago I was born and raised in the Chicago area the daughter of ballroom dancers who met at the Aragon Theater. My father, who grew up speaking German in his home, church, and place of work, performed a dance demo for Fred Astaire when he was in town looking to purchase a new…
February: Falling Back in Love With Sea Kayaking
By Mary Fairchild In water, any rescue takes a lot more time and energy than an elegant roll. A reliable roll is one that can be done when not expected. Rough water, or skookumchuck, can psychologically make things difficult. Find ways to practice in all conditions. A roll will help you get more proficient at…
Baja Winter Kayak Expedition: Wind, Waves, and Lipstick
By Mary Fairchild Loreto Bay National Marine Park. Pictures on Mfairlady Flickr here. Our trip began in the little seaside fishing village of Loreto where we had breakfast together in a local restaurant with a local Chihuahua that sat near our table while I caught up on the local news in the “Gringo Gazette.” The waters around Loreto and the…
Jekyll and Cumberland Islands: Sea Kayak Surf Workshop With Geneva Kayak
By Mary Fairchild Stafford Beach, Cumberland Island. 11/02/12. Surfers on Amelia Island shared with me that there are consistent spots along the eastern seaboard that bring in solid waves for three out of the four seasons. Although I was hoping that Hurricane Sandy, which had already delivered swell from Florida to the Great Lakes(Sun Times story here), would keep things interesting,…
Redeveloping Chicago
Mayor Emanuel calls Lake Michigan “our Grand Canyon” and he has big plans to “make it a recreational frontier.” Governor Quinn added, “Nature-based tourism is a popular new trend.” NBC News In a joint initiative between the Chicago Park District, the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, and the city of Chicago, plans are in the works for the “redevelopment…