Stan getting ready to launchToday's entry is "bookends" represented by a picture of the put-in and take-out. There was a paddle but no pictures of our paddle from Middle Cove to Outer Cove. Stan wanted me out front because he was filming today. He'll have a clip of the paddle on his blog which is "Kayaking Dreamin' " which is in my list of "Blog Favs".
Stan called and we agreed to meet at Middle Cove. We sized up the situation where the surf was dumping all along the beach. We found the best spot to launch and off we went. The water was big and confused by rebounding waves in the cove. We paddled over to Outer Cove and back. After an hour I had enough and we agreed to take out. Good thing too because the wind came up soon after and landing would have been a lot trickier.
That was 4 straight paddles in level 3 conditions; I feel ready for a leisurely day paddle in calm waters. But we'll see, its dependent on the weather.
Stan waiting to time his landing 
Friday's paddle near The Cape was Level IV; that was Big Wateer. At other points it was Level III. Thursday's paddle from Quidi Vidi to Small point and return was Level III on the way out, Level IV plus on the return. I've been out in worse, but not that often.
ReplyDeleteThey were definately challenging conditions Malcolm. Its one thing being out in conditions when there is a bailout (like when practicing at St. Philips) and another when there's no take out nearby like our paddle out to the Cape.
ReplyDeleteTony :-)