A change can do you good

A windy and cold day

St. Philips has gotten to be a comfortable feel for paddle practice. Its convenient too. Today however, tucked in behind Bell Island 5 kms away, it was sheltered from the WNW winds that were blowing at 18 - 20 knots.

We went a little further afield to Bauline where a fetch of some 25 ensured we would get big seas. We weren't disappointed. The largest waves in the sets were close to 3 metres, steep and breaking. Otherwise, the water was very active and confused.

Had we gone as usual to St. Philips we would have had a good but ho-hum day. At Bauline Cylde, Gary and I were challenged. The change in venue got us out of our comfort zone.