Improvising on the Salm

"It's been a while again. What am I (Loek) taking again?" I grab my dry bag and empty it. "Check.
Anorak, check
Long John, check
Kayak shoes, check
Neoprene socks, check
Life jacket, check
Water bag, check
Thermo, check
Swim trunks, check.
Well, it's still complete! On to Eindhoven.“
What kept Sjaan, Ricko, Plane Rick, Randor, Albert
and me especially busy was the weather; would
it stay dry on the water? Once we arrived at the
entrance to the Salm, everything seemed to be
going smoothly. Except for a drop from the sky and a drop from Sjaan behind the bus shelter, we were dry and quickly changed.
Still, something wasn't right....
"Cunt cunt cunt cunt cunt, damn, SPRAY SKIRT LOST! Anyone maybe a reserve with me?!“
Unfortunately no one had an extra one.... But then, the lifesaver, Sjaan, she did have garbage bags and duct tape. Challenge accepted, time to craft a sray skirt!
As I confidently performed an entire crafting operation comments were made on all sides. In fact, bets were made behind my back on how fast I would get into the water with it. More than justified, of course. 😂
To be honest, I was perhaps most surprised at how long the sack skirt lasted. PlopsaCo was almost in sight, but the D80 still turned into a submarine. It was inevitable... All's well that ends well.The river
was absolutely mild, but I've never had a trip
so hilariously fun in my life. This one I,
and perhaps the rest, will not easily forget.

- Loek