Small Craft Advisory off Point Defiance 12 2 2023

For some of us, a small craft advisory means we are being advised to get in our small craft and go paddle!
Conditions were sporty, though relatively tame given there was no current against the Force 7 wind speed. Still, a nice tide race and a chance to play with an opportunity to work on paddling backwards into the wind and chaotic water (including draw strokes on the move), boat control, and rolling and rescue practice (didn't get the self-rescue recorded).
Tide height - 12.47 ft/3.8 m - Nearest safe landing was a minimum of a mile in any direction
Wind speed - #SmallCraftAdvisory with sustained forecasted winds WSW at 15 knots with gusts to 28 knots (not sure the wind speed dropped below 20 knots)
Current - less than 1 knot, ebbing
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Kayak - Petrel Play from @TurningPointBoatworks
Paddle - Kalleq from @gearlaboutdoors2594
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[@tommyrq180]

Am just about to take the plunge into sea kayaking at age 65. Videos like this motivate me. I’m a fisherman but on days like this I won’t be on the water. But I could still be out there enjoying the wind and waves in a proper sea kayak. No sitting at home waiting for the weather to clear. Thanks for the motivational video!

[@robertnissenbaum]

You're welcome!