06.03.2017 to 06.04.2017

Went down to Izu Peninsula in Shimoda for the weekend and did some of the best kayaking you could imagine.  Our hotel was on a white sandy beach with turquois waters.  We stayed on a surfing beach so had to launch through breaking waves which brought it's own fun.  Dave and I paddled both north and south exploring and there was so much variety.... from crystal clear waters, random bays, rocky islands, steep cliffs, flying fish, and even got to explore into some creepy caves.

Total Distance: 20.72 miles





















06.09.2017

Finally bought Arlyn a new kayak, a Sentom Hiyori. Took it for it's first paddle around the Tori gate.

Total Distance: 1.83 miles
Duration: 00:28:29
Average Speed: 3.85 mph
Max Speed: 7.05 mph







06.16.2017

I was one proud papa today. It was a beautiful Friday so I decided to burn some leave and only work a short day. Decided to teach Ethan how to Kayak for the 1st time and he did pretty well. Arlyn took him out for a short paddle after along Morito Beach and then I took him in my kayak for a lap around the Tori Gate. Great decision not to work a full day.

Tori Gate Trip Total Distance: 1.81 miles
Duration: 00:34:45
Average Speed: 3.13 mph
Max Speed: 6.35 mph











06.24.2017

Woke up early and drove south to Wadanahama Beach. Launched the kayak from there and did a lap around Jogashima Island. There is some fantastic kayaking around Jogashima as there is so many cliffs and various rock formations. It was also a perfect day with near glassy waters the entire trip.

Total Distance: 11.16 miles
Duration: 02:58:16
Average Speed: 3.75 mph
Max Speed: 7.13 mph











06.26.2017

Did some Tokyo Bay kayaking... lauched from Umino Park across from Sea Paradise. Initially wasn't sure where I was going to go, but after I got onto the water, decided to try to do a lap around Monkey Island.

The trip included paddling right under a rollercoaster, going past Sumitomo Heavy Industries (which I see everyday from work), alongside Yokosuka Base and finally around Monkey Island. It was super calm on the way, however got really chopping when I was most the way home. Also, Tokyo Bay waters are really dirty! Very murky, with trash and sheens of oil. There were quite a few navy ships and huge tankers going in and out however.

Total Distance: 11.47 miles
Duration: 02:48:31
Average Speed: 4.08 mph
Max Speed: 6.94 mph