The wind has been very interesting this summer.  Most days it has been coming up much earlier than usual, which creates some interesting paddling conditions.  Today it started getting windy just as I went out paddling, so I paddled north, into the wind for a while.  Then I turned around and paddled with the wind which was much easier.  Since it was somewhat choppy, I didn’t expect to see any turtles, but when I got down to the boat ramp, the wind just backed off and three turtles appeared all at once!  They floated around me for a few minutes and popped their heads up to look at me, I was so excited, then one by one, they dove down and disappeared.  I paddled out further since it got so perfect and had great conditions all the way back.  Just as I was making the turn to come in, the wind started to blow back in a lot stronger than it had been earlier.  I got back just in time!  Unfortunately swimming was not as perfect as paddling,  but the water was clear, and there was a sea of white caps!  It’s all good!