If you just go for a paddle than you can stop thinking about wanting to go for a paddle.

Saturday, April 20, 2013

2013: Post 14 – Spring paddling

The forecast was calling for double digit temperatures today, but also for higher winds.  It looked like a day for playing in the cove at St. Philips.  

When we arrived at the slipway the winds were not anywhere near what was forecasted.  So we decided we would paddle to Topsail Beach and if the predicted southwest wind came up it would be in our back and we could simply turn around and surf it back.  Off we went.

A few pics to share....

A pod of kayaks on the slipway

Gary was the first one out of the little marina.

As we turned out of the cove there was sufficient wind to make paddling along the shore a bit of fun...

Brian

Neville sporting his brand new Kokatat drysuit...

I have to say that I am likin' the 'lichen' colour of Neville's new drysuit

Tony
 When we got to Topsail Beach we took-out for a little break...


 ... and then got back on the water for the return trip...




We had the wind behind us on the way back to help push us along, but it was still nowhere near what was forecasted.  Today was the first time this spring that I did not wear my neoprene mitts or gloves for the entire trip.  Perhaps today's warm temperature is a sign of warmer paddling days ahead... 


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