Island Paddlers: December 2013

Living on the most eastern of the San Juan archipelago islands, Fidalgo island, the variety of trip & training paddle routes from here are endless. While strong currents do exist in nearly every channel surrounding our island shores, learning how to use these currents to travel in the back eddies, the mid-channel-river-like 'green tongue', along with harnessing the strength of the winds (with kayak sails), is what paddling the San Juans is all about to us... Efficiency. Speed. Using what Nature offers to help us achieve our paddling (distance travelling & racing speed) goals. Which sometimes mandates a combination of styles & skills from river and sea kayaking mixed in with occasional surfing and sailing. Adreline rushes. Personal Speed Records. Risk-taking. Innovation. ~Paddle the Islands and let Nature Inspire.~

Friday, December 20, 2013

Deception Pass Dash 2013

The 8th annual Deception Pass Dash

Some blamed the brutal cold,

others said the entry fee was too high,

while safety concerns with having the race start in the dark in the most turbulent open waters in the Northwest was a deterrent for others not to show up...