08.01.2023
Took advantage of a couple free hours on a hot afternoon and headed to Long Lake for some rolling practice. This was my first attempt since the pool session.
First attempt was a complete failure, but got the hang of it again... I was wearing goggles, but the water was so murky it was pointless. I managed to roll about 95% of the time, but only when I flipped towards my left...I couldn't manage to position myself when flipping towards the right. Next practice session in clearer waters hopefully!
Total Distance: 3.43 miles
Duration: 01:21.16
Average Speed: 2.5 mph
Max Speed: 8.3 mph
08.16.2023
Work trip to sunny San Diego and got out one day after work. Didn't bring a kayak with me, but rented a kayak from an awesome place called Aqua Adventures in Mission Bay. They have really good gear, paddled a fiberglass P&H kayak (didn't catch the model) with a Snap Dragon spray skirt.
It was a little breezy, but got to explore Mission Bay...definately different scenery than Washington with all the palm trees. First paddle in California!
On another random note, drove back and forth to SD from Washington and drove by 3 bucket list paddling destinations: Pyramid Lake outside of Los Angelas, the Golden Gate Bridge, and Lake Shasta.
Total Distance: 10.02 miles
Duration: 02:51:43
Average Speed: 3.5 mph
Max Speed: 4.8 mph
08.24.2023
Returned to Lake Cushman for my second paddle here. Man this lake is absolutely breath taking. You can't beat paddling on a lake with mountains rising right out of the water!
Total Distance: 12.72 miles
Duration: 03:22.34
Average Speed: 3.8 mph
Max Speed: 4.3 mph
