01.05.2020
The weather has been stormy ever since returning from Colorado, however was determined to get out on the water while I still had a few days off before going back to work. Caught a break in the rain (but not the wind), and paddled on Long Lake just to be safe. It was a good workout when paddling against the wind. I've never seen the lake in the winter, didn't expect all the lilypads to be gone (although it makes sense). Water was also very brown, assuming from all the rain and wind churning up the water. Good to get out on the water however.
Total Distance: 4.38 miles
Duration: 01:22.23
Average Speed: 3.19 mph
Max Speed: 5.75 mph
01.11.2020
Still not great weather, but that didn't stop me for making it out on the water. Lauched from Manchester State Park and paddled to Bainbridge Island and towards Rich Passage before heading back. Saw some sea lions and a bald eagle, pretty standard for the area!
Total Distance: 5.39 miles
Duration: 01:25.56
Average Speed: 3.76 mph
Max Speed: 6.28 mph
01.12.2020
Timed the tides just right where I was able to do a quick paddle through the Port Washington Narrows. Lauched from Lions Park and had 40 minutes of the tide going out to be able to paddle out to Sinclair Inlet and back.
It was fun paddling an area where I used to fish with my dad on a rowboat growing up.
Total Distance: 5.69 miles
Duration: 01:23.56
Average Speed: 4.07 mph
Max Speed: 6.75 mph
01.18.2020
Another breezy and wet Washington winter day... Decided on a quick sheltered paddle so went to Horseshoe Lake where I used to swim at growing up.
Very small lake, and had to carry the kayak a bit since I parked off the road because didn't realize the county park was open only seasonaly. It was about a mile around the lake, so decided to do a couple cross-lake sprints to wear myself out. Lake was glass though despite being breezy on the Puget Sound.
Total Distance: 2.1 miles
Duration: 00:35.56
Average Speed: 3.5 mph
Max Speed: 6.94 mph
01.19.2020
Launched from the Purdy Spit and paddled Henderson Bay... around Cutts Island and Raft Island before heading back in. It was a really calm and nice paddle, however as soon as I got to Cutts Island, it started raining and never stopped. I was soaked!
Total Distance: 10.32 miles
Duration: 02:42.55
Average Speed: 3.8 mph
Max Speed: 5.83 mph
