Summer, where art thou?

"Great weather or wha?"

Summer seems to have passed us by. In June we had 6 days without rain and 4 in July. August isn't shaping up to be much better. But, no odds, we have drysuits.

Sunday wasn't fit for man nor beast. That didn't stop us though. I met Clyde, Dean and Neville at St. Philips where the wind was blowing out of the north at 20 knots with gusts to 35. Waves were breaking further offshore than I've ever seen. It was marginal for getting out of the harbour safely as waves broke over the wharf but we made it without serious incident.

Two to three metre breaking waves, rain pelting down or driven sideways in the wind and cold at only 10 C. Not a recipe for the faint of heart but we had great fun. Funny how the more paddling is done in these conditions the more comfortable it feels. Not only that, the safer it becomes - never know when Mother Nature will throw a curve ball unexpectedly.

Thanks Dean for the use of your picture.