05.01.2021
Maden voyage with my new Gearlabs Akiak Greenland paddle! I absolutely loved the feel and was amazed my speed didn't drop at all using it. At the end of the trip, I was definately less tired and felt like I can keep paddling more miles. The only thing I'll have to get used to is the water drip...
For the trip, it was from Fox Island around Cutts Island with Jon as he's trying to build up his single trip miles.
Total Distance: 10.81 miles
Duration: 03:00.42
Average Speed: 3.59 mph
Max Speed: 8.17 mph
05.16.2021
Launched from Harper Park and paddled to Fauntlenroy / West Seattle and back. It was beautiful, warm and calm day.
Total Distance: 13.74 miles
Duration: 03:45.12
Average Speed: 3.66 mph
Max Speed: 5.43 mph
05.29.2021
This will be a longer post than most, but did my first (and last) group paddle today. Joined up for the 2021 Ballard Locks trip, which is something I've always wanted to do, but didn't want to try it my self...
My kayaking buddy Jon told me a month ago that I was not the average paddler, and today I definately realized he is correct. The group was way too slow for me...A group of 4 of us took the lead and even waited a couple of times, but I felt like we'd be out there all day and I had other things I wanted to do for sure. The 4 of us pressed on our own, even though none of us have been through the locks before.
My pace ended matching another nice lady's (Diana) pace and we ended up going just the two of us. She had a sweet Eddyline Falcon 18 and efficient stroke. Although she was old enough to be my mom, we had a lot in common and passion of kayaking that it was good company. By the time we got to the locks, the other 2 kayakers arrived just in time for us to go through together.
The locks were awesome and staff was super friendly and helpful. It was a super low tide in the Sound so the water dropped a very impressive amount. The large group we left behind ended up coming out of the locks when we were entering coming back...almost a little awkward seeing them since we ditched everyone. All in all, an awesome trip even though I won't be doing any more group paddles in the future.
Total Distance: 10.02 miles
Duration: 03:59.38
Average Speed: 2.51 mph
Max Speed: 7.92 mph
