05.09.2020
It was a summerlike weekend...Launched from Olalla and explored the bay before heading out into Colvos Passage. Paddled across to Vashon and south towards Tacoma/Gig Harbor before heading back.
Total Distance: 9.96 miles
Duration: 02:55.59
Average Speed: 3.4 mph
Max Speed: 5.37 mph
05.16.2020
Poor planning on my part at it's finest, but still fun trip. I woke up and on the spur of the moment decided I was going to kayak from Indian Island instead of Belfair. The night before I checked the winds and there was essentially nothing in the forecast. I assumed the same would be for Indian Island (mistake #1). I also on the whim decided I was going to paddle around the island without actually checking the distance (mistake #2)
Lets just say that all the bodies of water I passed on the drive (Manchester, Sinclair Inlet, Hood Canal) were all glassy waters. When I got to Indian Island it was a different story...10-15 constant winds, choppy water, and a light rain.
Still a fun paddle, however the last 4 miles was straight into the wind. I haven't been sore from a kayak trip since my first Enoshima lap from Hayama. Nice island to paddle around (actually combo of Indian Island and Marrowstone Island). Nice cliffs on the ends of the island and even saw a sea otter for the first time on a paddle.
Total Distance: 17.47 miles
Duration: 04:48.46
Average Speed: 3.63 mph
Max Speed: 7.66 mph
