07.04.2024
4th of July Paddle in Japan. I still need to get better about how to predict the conditions of the sea...it was a calm day wind-wise, but man the ocean was alive! Launched from Jogashima Island and paddled a lap around it. Almost turned around on my lap as I almost flipped a couple of times, but man was in good practice. Sure don't get conditions like this back in the Puget Sound!
Total Distance: 6.88 miles
Duration: 01:53.09
Average Speed: 3.6 mph
Max Speed: 5.0 mph
07.06.2024
Purchased a new kayak! Felt like I got a steal on this brand new 2011 model Stellar S18 Sport. Picked it up from South Wind Kayak shop in Yokohama yesterday and maiden trip on the water today.
Launched from Morito Beach and paddled south to Sajima Marina and back. Still need to adjust the seat a little better, but the kayak does feel pretty fast. Happy I got a fast kayak to do some Japan races!
Total Distance: 10.70 miles
Duration: 02:35.13
Average Speed: 4.1 mph
Max Speed: 5.1 mph
07.13.2024
Took the Stellar out again, launched from Miura Beach and paddled south towards the end of Miura Peninsula. It was glass in Tokyo Bay, but the seas came alive once I passed the Tsurugisaki Lighthouse...made for a fun paddle. And for the first time since my return to Japan, free parking!
Total Distance: 9.40 miles
Duration: 02:09.58
Average Speed: 4.3 mph
Max Speed: 5.2 mph
07.20.2024
Paddled from Glass Beach on a breezy Saturday. I thought this spot would be more protected, but I was wrong! Good training paddle though...there were moments where I had swell, wind, and fishing boats coming from different directions at the same time.
Total Distance: 4.08 miles
Duration: 01:10.41
Average Speed: 3.5 mph
Max Speed: 5.1 mph
