07.01.2021
A changeup to my normal kayak commute... Now that Washington State has finally opened back up, that means the Annapolis Ferry route is back up and running too. Now I have 4 ferries to avoid on my commute!
Total Distance to Work: 1.96 miles
Duration: 00:27.10
Average Speed: 4.33 mph
Max Speed: 6.31 mph
Total Distance Home: 1.81 miles
Duration: 00:26.17
Average Speed: 4.13 mph
Max Speed: 6.97 mph
07.02.2021
After work paddle with Ethan as we explored Horseshoe Lake.
Total Distance: 0.99 miles
Duration: 00:42.27
Average Speed: 1.40 mph
Max Speed: 4.23 mph
07.04.2021
Fourth of July paddle as I've logged my longest trip yet (definately had the tides in my favor). Lauched from Fox Island and paddled to Pt. Defiance and back. Intention was just paddle to the Narrows Bridge and back, however still had another hour before the tide change...so decided to keep on going.
Total Distance: 20.24 miles
Duration: 04:14.17
Average Speed: 4.78 mph
Max Speed: 10.91 mph
07.10.2021
Paddled with Jon from Brownsville to Keyport and back to officially cross some of my kayak paths (I was just short between going out of Liberty Bay on 06.21.2018, my previous same trip on 11.11.2020, and my Suquamish to Keyport on 02.20.2021 trips). Good paddle on a nice calm AM.
Total Distance: 8.49 miles
Duration: 02:23.89
Average Speed: 3.54 mph
Max Speed: 6.44 mph
07.11.2021
Knocked out another trip with Ethan as we paddled part of Long Lake. I was a little nervous at first with there being a slight breeze plus multiple speed boats / jetskis creating wake, but Ethan did great! (although I did have to assist and tow him back against the wind)
Total Distance: 1.85 miles
Duration: 01:09.25
Average Speed: 1.60 mph
Max Speed: 5.57 mph
07.17.2021
Paddled with Jon again from Brownsville. This time we went across into Manzanita Bay, to the Agate Bridge and back. Ended up being Jon's longest paddle yet.
Total Distance: 12.39 miles
Duration: 03:22.58
Average Speed: 3.67 mph
Max Speed: 6.88 mph
07.20.2021
Lauched from Olalla at low tide and paddled to Point Defiance on a gray summer morning. I've never been to Olalla at low tide and barely made it under the bridge... then had to drag the kayak to deeper waters. Good long trip as 90% of the paddle to Tacoma was against the current.
Total Distance: 15.18 miles
Duration: 04:22.46
Average Speed: 3.47 mph
Max Speed: 6.75 mph
07.22.2021
Always wanted to see a Aircraft Carrier go by from the Kayak, and knocked out the opportuntity today. Saw the arrival of the USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN71) for her first visit to Bremerton. Also go to see the Lady Washington at sea as a bonus.
Total Distance: 4.29 miles
Duration: 01:02.17
Average Speed: 4.13 mph
Max Speed: 7.4 mph
07.24.2021
My first race in the US as I participated in the 25th annual Elk River Challenge hosted by Sound Rowers. It was a fun race in windy conditions. The course was challenging as you have to go trough a maze of sloughs...I even took a wrong turn and had to backtrack some.
In the end I did fairly well, 1st sea kayak (of only 1), and 15th of 25 finishers.
Total Distance: 7.77 miles (including warmup and waiting for the start)
Duration: 01:58:12
Average Speed: 3.95 mph
Max Speed: 8.24 mph
07.25.2021
Second race in 2 days! Participated in the 1st Annual Bremerton 2 Bridges Tidal Race hosted by Salmon Bay Paddle. This one made me nervous as it starts out heading towards the bridges from Lions Park against the flood tide. I think I managed to follow the eddies well enough to finish 3rd of sea kayaks (1st and 2nd were right there, just couldn't do it), and 10th overall.
Total Distance: 5.36 miles (including warmup and waiting for the start)
Duration: 01:13:53
Average Speed: 4.36 mph
Max Speed: 9.83 mph
07.27.2021
First family camping trip and brought along the kayak for a quick morning paddle. Camped at Lake Wenatchee and definately a beautiful lake to paddle (breezy in the afternoons for sure though).
Total Distance: 5.39 miles
Duration: 01:30.32
Average Speed: 3.57 mph
Max Speed: 5.77 mph
