Cape Broyle Fathers' Day paddle

On the beach at Cape Broyle getting ready to do Kayak Newfoundland and Labrador's Fathers' Day paddle, the first club paddle for the year. This is an annual paddle that's on KNL's Calendar of Events hosted by Alex every year. This year there were 22 paddlers who put-in at Cape Broyle. Neil and Ysabelle put-in in Brigus South and met us later at Lance Cove where we stopped for lunch for a total of 24. Alex has a reputation for hosting interesting paddles that usually includes a tow or a rescue. Not so this year as winds were light SE and a calm sea state, perfect for a level I paddle.

KNL paddles are what we call shared adventures where novice paddlers can get a paddle in the company and support of paddlers with a wider range of experience. KNL paddles are not guided and that sometimes can result in words when there's an incident.

Just a few pictures hitting on the usual scenic spots in Cape Broyle.

We paddled down the southside of the harbour and made our first stop at the falls. Its only a small cove so when 22 paddlers want a look we have to take turns. Its been a dry spring here this year and I wasn't expecting much of a show but it didn't disappoint.

Dick taking his turn at the falls.

After stopping at the waterfalls we carried on up the south side of Cape Broyle harbour until we reached the narrows where we crossed to the north side. This is standard procedure on this paddle.

My good friend Stan going through the field of view. I really enjoy paddling with Stan because we both like to paddle and take pictures. When he sees a picture opportunity I stop and we carry on after and vice versa. Sometimes when I paddle with people who don't stop to take pictures I find myself always playing catch up after I stop to take a picture. That wasn't the case today and I didn't see as much of Stan as normal because he was a designated sweep and he stuck to his task of keeping and eye on his charges.

Dave in the sea-arch. There was no passage through here on the outward paddle because of low water. On the way back the water had risen and a bunch of people were able to get through but it did require care or you were leaving paint on the rocks.

The beach at Lance Cove. This is the usual turnaround point for the Cape Broyle paddle where we stop for lunch.

Julie and Sue enjoying the day. Last year Sue participated in a rescue on the same paddle but there was no need this year; the conditions were perfect.