Nice day!

It was a nice day except for some wind.  Paddling was pretty nice ….. although not smooth.  I was late getting out so I decided to stay closer to home base.  I paddled north and then turned south and headed down to Kam 2.  At Kam 2 ….I could see red flags…..but none at Kam I.  About the time I turned back, the wind came up stronger and trying to get in was a challenge!  A swell had rolled in with the high tide and there was surge at the shore line.  I sat just out from where it was breaking trying to figure out when to paddle my butt off to get in!  Finally I got my chance.  I paddled like crazy and jumped off still running to get into shore……and the surge was trying to pull me back into the next breaking wave!   Thank goodness I got in.  It wasn’t long after I got in that the lifeguards posted the red flags at Kam I  (thanks guys!).  Luckily the wind backed off for five minutes so I could hoist my board up onto my racks.  The water visibility was zero so I decided to forgo my swim!  I really hate when that happens.  Anyway, it was still a beautiful day despite the conditions!  I hope this swell doesn’t last very long and the water clears up.  I missed my swim!