Virgin Island Kayak Liner Notes

I have been asked where the idea was born for three guys from Kansas to attempt an ocean kayak trip.  It  was a combination of a couple of crucial ingredients that all came together about the same time.  I don’t recall exactly where, but I came across a review of a book called On Island Time by Scott B. Williams.  Scott is an author/adventurer (sound familiar? - except his business cards probably don’t have “wanna be” in front of that label as mine would).  He wrote a book about his solo kayak trip where he paddled down the coast of Florida and crossed over to the Caribbean islands.  My wife bought me the book and I devoured it. 

About the same time that I was wrapping up the book, my friend, Frank, had just returned from his honeymoon on St Thomas.  He actually came to me with the idea that it would be fun to go down to the islands, rent a few kayaks, and island hop.  I told him about the book I had just read and turned him on to On Island Time.  The hook was set.  We were going to kayak the Virgin Islands.

In borderline stalker fashion I used the internet to track down Scott B. Williams to thank him for the inspiration and solicit any advice.  To my surprise he quickly responded, offered words of encouragement, and gave us some pointers.  Even after the trip he was kind enough to give this blog a write up on his blog: Scotts Boat Pages.  

So, before I put the 2009 Virgin Island Kayak Adventure to bed I had to give credit where credit is due.  Thanks to our families, friends, and total strangers who light the fires beneath us.  So, what’s next?  We’ll see.  I’m not looking for inspiration.  It finds its way to me.