We threw off the bowlines and made for the ocean. Well, our kayaks didn't have bowlines, but we made it into the water just in time to see a pod of Orcas swim by in the nearby channel. If we'd been on land, we would have missed it. At least one of us got a got a shot of fins in the distance. Martine, our group leader, theorized that it could have been a sleep cycle as they were passing by slowly, just barely breaking water. We went on along the shore and ate our lunch near the lighthouse. The water was a cool 51 degrees, breezes were light, and temperatures just about perfect for an afternoons paddle. Kayaking in the ocean we found, involves a lot more water! -the currents mean business and require constant attention, and sea kelp is "the kayakers friend" as Martine explained that it is anchored to the ocean floor and provides a place to rest if needed. The entire experience lasted only the afternoon, but was just enough to leave a taste for more. We all agreed the kayaks were amazing. Bouyant, light in the water and stable, easy to handle, except for the short legged, (like me) who couldn't quite reach the peddles to steer.
I hope you will read the journal to the right and that guests and paddlers will comment about their kayaking experience and perspective. I thought the Paddlin'Chix made quite a nice Pod out there on the water!
Next week: San Juan and ...What Else?
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