July 4th Paddle

Finally back on the water after my trip to Boston. yeah!

Since the fourth fell on a Tuesday, the normal Night Heron's paddle was moved to the morning and a more social paddle. Frank served as a 'leader'. Seven of us meet on Shelter Island for a 8:30 launch. It was already getting crowded. Most of us were able to find parking fairly close to the beach. We launched and headed toward the tip of Point Loma at a nice pace. The water was wonderful, nice and calm. There was some boat traffic, but nothing too annoying. Frank did take any chance he could to grab a little surf time on a wake...

The paddling was filled with pleasant conversations, and general happiness on being on the water. When we reached the lighthouse, Bob and Greg (?) went over to explore the surf breaking nearby. After a brief rest, we regrouped and headed back to the beach for various BBQs. The trip back was hot. There was no breeze to speak of. If I was not wearing my new NH's hat, I would have tried a roll. I opted to just do some splahing.

The whole trip was about 8 miles. I think we did it in less than 2 1/2 hours.