Saturday, 7 December 2024

Friday 6 December 2024 Nelsons Lagoon

 A paddle on the Far South Coast's most beautiful lagoon was long overdue. 

The reason for this is that with members of the CKC being an aged bunch, in various stages of decrepitude, it is a wearisome task to haul the loaded kayaks from the car park to the water and nearly heart attack inducing to get them back again.

However with a high tide of 1.8m at 12.18pm and good weather we decided it was an opportunity not to be missed. 

We arrived at the carpark about 10.10 and finally launched onto the crystalline waters of the lagoon close to 11.30am.

As you will see in the video, we first headed out to the entrance and then made our way up the lagoon.

As we paddled a sea mist wafted in; a most unusual phenomenon in the middle of day. Apparently it is caused by the water further out to sea being warmer than the water along the coast. It was quite eerie at times.

With the 1.8m tide we got right up and under the bridge over the Bermagui/Tathra Rd, only to be stopped from going further by the adjoining landowners fence.  Even up there the water was still crystal clear. We then paddled back down to a little cove opposite the entrance where we stopped for lunch and watched the world float by on the now outgoing tide.

Having put off the inevitable long enough, we packed up and paddle the short distance back to the take out and began the arduous task of getting the boats back to the carpark. Absolutely stuffed by the time we were ready to depart, for awhile we drove in silence. However once somewhat recovered talk began and we spoke of the glorious, partly otherworldly paddle we'd had on Nelson's Lagoon.



Trip Notes:

High tide at entrance: 12.18pm 1.8m

Put In/Take Out:  Nelson's Lagoon Carpark & 336m kayak carry/drag along sandy walking track to put in.

9kms

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