Trip dates:
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
Trip length:
1 day
Type of watercraft:
Kayak/canoe/rowboat
all clear with re: ice
scouted the building southerly...brrrr
high tide and lucky to get this far
the old man of this cove
Premature glimspe of spring! But the 8-12 kn southerly, coming across a mile or so of 36 degree water, was bracing. Headed back to the small coves to get out of the wind and HEY! They are free of ice! Well...free enough to enable heading all the way in to the skinniest of water. These are my favorite parts of the creek, places where there is no visible sign of development, even with all the leaves down.
Wx: sunny, low 50s, Winds south 8-12
Gear: bibs & top - had to lose the spray top after an hour
Critters: the grand old man of the creek - an aging Great Blue I refer to as "Cranky" for some reason
After the paddle, a little bit of boat work, too...getting melted ice out the bilges.