|
Central American Sea
Kayak Expedition - Kayak Action Photo Gallery
Luke in Action
 The wave pushes up the rear and the boat careens straight
down the face. Playa Venao, Panama.
 Luke realizes that riding the wave straight on was a
mistake. The bow plunges as the stern rises. Playa Venao, Panama.
 The boat approaches vertical and lists to the side. All
stability is gone. Playa Venao, Panama.
 The submerged bow abruptly strikes the bottom, arresting
forward progress. Playa Venao, Panama.
 Luke and his boat, fully out of the water, gracefully
peaking before an endow. Playa Venao, Panama.
 Luke goes face-first into the foam and is ripped out of
his cockpit. Playa Venao, Panama.
 Luke in the water struggles to control his kayak. Playa
Venao, Panama.
 Luke paddles hard out through the foam hoping
to crest the next wave before it breaks. Panama.
 Luke uses a high brace to stabilize himself
as he cuts across the face of a five-foot tube. Panama.
 Luke readies to brace, hoping to stay upright
as a wave breaks right over the kayak. Playa Venao, Panama.

Luke, Playing with Embera Children, Embera Drua,
Panama
View our
Outdoor
Cooking section View our section on
Survival
or sharks
View our
Travel Story Selection and
Culture
Stories
|