09.06.2019
Bought a used tandem kayak so I can take Ethan out kayaking more; a 16.5ft long Riot Polarity. The downside it's super heavy and very difficult to transport, especially with the catamaran style hull. I put it on the cart to walk it down to launch from Pomeroy Park, but that was painfull as it was super heavy and kept falling off the cart. I'm going to have to figure out something better in the future
It was short paddle as it ended up being pretty breezy, Ethan had fun though and we saw a couple of seals.
Total Distance: 1.57 miles
Duration: 00:42:22
Average Speed: 2.22 mph
Max Speed: 5.06 mph
09.12.2019
Bought another kayak... this time a Necky Chatham 16 polymer kayak. I've been wanting a plastic kayak for the rockier beaches, and when this one popped up on Craigslist, I couldn't resist. $300!! I just need new hatches.
Maiden voyage was from Pomeroy Park and I paddled to Blake Island and back. There was a 10-15 knot crosswind, but the kayak did well.
Total Distance: 4.54 miles
Duration: 01:18:01
Average Speed: 3.49 mph
Max Speed: 6.33 mph
09.21.2019
Launched from the Harper area for a paddle on a really calm Saturday morning. It was very relaxing out there as the water was glass the entire time. Paddled towards Southworth, across to Vashon Island, around Blake Island and back.
Saw several seals, harbor porpoises, and even a sea lion swimming around.
Total Distance: 8.04 miles
Duration: 02:11:42
Average Speed: 3.66 mph
Max Speed: 5.56 mph
09.24.2019
Quick paddle after work on a calm beautiful day. Launched from Pomeroy Park and paddled to Bainbridge Island. Very relaxing with glassy water the entire trip.
Total Distance: 4.36 miles
Duration: 01:08:23
Average Speed: 3.82 mph
Max Speed: 5.63 mph
