The forecast wind (which died of in the afternoon) had cancelled our paddling plans for Monday so today we were paddling no matter what and decided to paddle as early as possible, re the tides, hoping to miss the worst of the wind.
Heading south to Wapengo we had a quick stop at the Murrah to check the tide at the bridge, which at around 11.45am was still to low to paddle so Wapengo it was.
Having admired the new craft and after seating adjustments etc, we were eventually ready to paddle at 12.40pm.
Once past the oyster bed the water was beautiful
Another, ooh look at the fish moment
Looking up the inlet, in which my new boat happens to feature:)
The other new boats, pity someone didn't get a green one!
Having packed up after lunch we headed across the and back up the inlet for a few hundred metres to a sheltered little beach with deep water to do the dreaded drill. With our esteemed leader standing chest deep as coach and comfort factor and me as the not very efficient rescue boat (and unfortunately, therefore, no photographic documentation) V was first to have a go. Two heel hook rescues and once scoop rescue. Then it was S & R's turns. All did incredibly well, but the rescue boat definitely needs improving upon their technique :(. L then got into his boat and paddled out, capsized and float rescued himself whilst R and I were still returning to shore. We need lots more practice and finessing and we need to do it in deep water. But that is for another day. We sat in the sun, dried out, let the tension drain from our bodies and enjoyed where we were
until just before 4.00pm when we took to our boats to complete the rest of our paddle back to the oyster farm.
The new boats in action
The forecast wind having completely dropped off we only had to contend with now outgoing tide, and had a lazy, fish spotting paddle back to the launch site, ending our day at 4.30pm.
Trip Notes:
High Tide at Tathra: 1.45pm 1.30m
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