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Robert Snyder throwing pottery in his studio, Briarcliff Manor, N.Y.
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Fun if by Sea (202)Your arms burn, your back aches and your body's soaked. Sea kayaking doesn't sound like much fun? Tell that to Barbara Flanagan, a mother of two teenagers who now has more energy for work and play thanks to her new pastime. Then meet a personal chef who makes family sit-down dinners possible again. And learn how the individual, creative expression of pottery helps one man take his mind off his frantic work life.
Sea Kayaking Facts:
- Sea kayaking, while fun for many, requires sound judgment and caution.
- The greatest danger to sea kayakers isn't sharks—it's hypothermia. Dress appropriately.
- Never leave shore without a flare pack, flashlight, rain gear, extra clothes in a waterproof bag, at least 25 feet of tow line, a compass, knife, maps, matches, first aid kit and a weather radio.
Getting Started: Sea Kayaking
- Choose a kayak in good condition, with plenty of buoyancy fore and aft.
- Make sure the spray-cover fits your boat.
- Always wear a floatation device.
Resources:
The Complete Guide to Sea Kayak Touring
By Jonathan Hanson
Kayak Instruction Experience
www.onwatersports.com
Personal Chef Facts:
- Personal chefs have been used in more than 100,000 households nationwide, according to the Personal Chefs Network.
- Personal chefs, unlike private chefs, work for many different families at once.
- Most personal chefs work hard to stay up on the latest culinary trends.
Personal Chefs: Getting Started
- After hiring a personal chef, sit down with him or her and discuss likes, dislikes and foods you or your family are allergic to.
- Personal chefs shop for you and work in your home during the day, preparing food while you're at work.
- When you come home, you'll find a fully cooked meal and heating instructions in the refrigerator.
Resources:
United States Personal Chef Association
www.uspca.com
American Personal Chef Association
www.personalchef.com
Personal Chefs Network
www.personalchefsnetwork.com
Pottery Facts:
- Thieves often steal rare or valuable pottery and try and pass it off as their own at auctions or on the Internet. So if you sell your pottery at shows, be mindful of your booth.
Getting Started: Pottery
- Your local community center should offer pottery-making workshops. Ask about night classes.
- A well-lit, ventilated spot in the garage or back porch is an excellent place to do homework.
Resources:
The Craft and Art of Clay
by Susan Peterson
Art Pottery of America
by Lucile Henzke
American Art Pottery Association
www.amartpot.org
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