Launched from Seabeck Boat Launch at Misery Point and paddled across the Hood Canal toward Brinnon, into Pleasant Harbor, and back across into Stavis Bay. Saw a baby seal in Pleasant Harbor, and Harbor Porpoises in the Canal.
Stavis Bay was pretty cool too, it had a narrow inlet where the tide really flowed through. Had to paddle my hardest to make it out as the tide was coming in.
Total Distance: 12.70 miles
Duration: 03:30.53
Average Speed: 3.62 mph
Max Speed: 7.16 mph
10.12.2019
Some pretty awesome kayaking... Launched from downtown Port Orchard and paddled around Sinclair Inlet into Gorst. The area is kind or urban, but crazy how much wildlife was out there. There were schools of jelly fish, bald eagles, and tons of seals. It was by far the closest I've ever been to a bald eagle.
The seals were definately the coolest part. There was 10-15 of them hanging out on logs and I soon as I paddled by, most of them launched into the water. I assumed it was because I scared them... Nope, they were very curious by me and stalked me all the way around the bay. All I kept seeing were seal heads popping out of the water staring at me. They even came up and were sniffing my kayak. It was a really cool experience!
Total Distance: 7.42 miles
Duration: 02:19.01
Average Speed: 3.2 mph
Max Speed: 4.95 mph
10.15.2019
Another paddle around Blake Island and this time had the drone out. It was meant to be a quick paddle, but I guess I forgot how big the island was... Launched from Harper and it was another beautiful sunny and calm fall day.
Total Distance: 6.09 miles
Duration: 01:44:39
Average Speed: 3.49 mph
Max Speed: 5.77 mph
10.24.2019
Quick paddle...launched from Harper Park and paddled towards Manchester. It was medium tide so paddled into Curley Creek. Saw a couple bald eagles and it was so calm, quiet and peaceful.
Total Distance: 4.17 miles
Duration: 01:08.19
Average Speed: 3.67 mph
Max Speed: 5.4 mph
10.27.2019
Another quick paddle, but this time launched from the small sandy beach in Port Orachard near the Westbay Center. Not a great place to launch during low tide, but luckily it wasn't too low.
Paddled along the shore a bit towards Annapolis before crossing the bay toward East Bremerton, then paddled to downtown Bremerton along the USS TURNER JOY and Bremerton Marina before heading back. A little breezy, but good trip overall.
Total Distance: 3.91 miles
Duration: 01:06.08
Average Speed: 3.55 mph
Max Speed: 7.77 mph
