“Less sand next time,” she says as if sand is a condiment I’ve added, like Dijon mustard. Some hate sand with the fervor of holy warriors, while others manage it like an engineering puzzle. Then there will be a strange sand jig followed by the sand Olympics, with long jumping, dune rolling and feet burying. I’m firmly in the sand lover category, though less competitive about it than my sand Olympics friend. [ Paddling Trip Guide: View all paddling trips in the Pacific Northwest ]Sand is part of what I love most about sea kayaking.