Three ingredients: You, Necky, open water. One outcome: Adventure.

Leslie Palotas

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Years of Paddling Experience:

My favorite Necky to paddle is:

It's a toss up between the Elaho and Eliza.

Favorite place to paddle:

On the open coast, wherever I happen to be.

Your kayaking philosophy,
in one sentence or less:

When it comes to gaining perspective on life, there's nothing like living out of a little boat on remote coastlines.

Your biggest kayaking expedition:

Spring '07 Northern B.C. Expedition from Prince Rupert to Bella Bella, coastal/outside passage route with Kathleen Pelto for our 27th birthdays.

Your dream kayaking expedition:

A yet-to-be-decided coastal route with a group of my talented lady friends/co-workers (the hardest part is coordinating schedules!). Hopefully I'll be inspired on my next dream location during my upcoming year of work in New Zealand and Australia...

Paddling certifications:

ACA Open Water Sea Kayak Instructor, NOLS Instructor, WMI Wilderness First Responder