Old buddies from Victoria were staying with us for a couple of days; being keen paddlers themselves we couldn't resist showing them one of our local waterways. After calling in to collect R's new boat for KT to use we headed to Wallaga Lake. Unfortunately in our haste no-one had checked the weather forecast and the lake was not at its sparkling best when we arrived.
Having sorted out boats and paddles we took to the water at 12.20pm
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Point to bask in the sun and soak up the view while we had a bite to eat. With more dark clouds looming, L decided we should head back and see if there was enough water to circumnagivate the island at the mouth of Narira Creek.
It was now my turn with the GoPro so it was put to use, however I forgot to engage the image stabilizer so the result is a bit woopsie - apologies.
With KT and G now used to strange boats we made good time on our return. At the mouth of Narira Creek the water was still quite shallow and we spread out to find a way through/around the islands. A few different routes were taken and we all met up again near the entrance to Meads Bay before heading back to the launch site.
So far the rain had held off, however as we landed it started to bucket down and by the time we had the boats loaded and gear stowed we were sodden. Then just as suddenly as it started the rain stopped and we were able to change into whatever dry gear we had. With the heater on we were soon toastie, so much so that KT suggested icecream and back in Bermagui shouted Bermi's famous gelato all round - yum.
So while not a perfect Far South Coast winter's day the paddle had the desired effect and KT and G have vowed to return with their boats to sample more of our area's kayaking delights. :) :)
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