11.02.2025
Another benefit of having a Pakayak handy. My car is in the shop getting repairs, but I'm still able to get out on the water using my loaner car. Car is even a yellow plate K-car, but the Pakayak still fits in the back seat.
Paddled from Glass Beach and along the Maborikaigan Boardwalk and back. There was a whole flock of birds flying around in unison which was cool to see too.
Total Distance: 10.05 miles
Duration: 02:51.32
Average Speed: 3.5 mph
Max Speed: 4.3 mph
11.10.2025
Checked the wind, but neglected to check the wave forecast. Was a great day for wind, but must have been a storm off-shore or something. Definately a sign when I pulled up to Wada beach to find surfers ready to hit the water... it was super calm when I paddled here just a couple days ago.
Good swells made it for a fun paddle and the Pakayak did great. I finally (after several years) have the Pakayak setup where I'm fully comfortable paddling in it.
Total Distance: 9.31 miles
Duration: 02:37.58
Average Speed: 3.5 mph
Max Speed: 4.4 mph
11.17.2025
Back in Washington for a quick trip. Decided to head back to Lake Crescent to do a proper paddle. It was a little breezy, but nice paddle overall. Cloudy conditions don't reveal the clear water colors as well, but amazing lake as always.
Total Distance: 10.28 miles
Duration: 02:39.27
Average Speed: 3.8 mph
Max Speed: 7.7 mph
11.18.2025
This has been on my Washington bucket list, and finally got to execute. Explored Coldwater lake at the base of Mt. St. Helens, a lake that was formed during the eruption in 1980 that blasted the water from Spirit Lake.
Amazing paddle as I think I was the only soul for who knows how far. Saw a herd of elk in the hills along with several river otters in the lake. Mountain lakes are definately a favorite.
Total Distance: 6.55 miles
Duration: 01:42.16
Average Speed: 3.8 mph
Max Speed: 4.5 mph
