NSSKA

Date: May 26th 2018 Conditions: light breeze, temps in low 60's under partly sunny skies Distance: approx 5 1/2 miles Seven paddlers left Everett's 10st Marina at 10:00 am and paddled clock wise around Jetty Island. A truly amazing number of eagles lined the sides of the island. We also saw a large number of Osprey, most of which nest in the area this time of year. Seals kept a close eye on us as we journeyed around the island. A great day to be on the water today!

May 17: Launched from Washington Park at 9:45 am under overcast skies and 65 degree temps. After dealing with a parking issue with a construction worker who told us we could not park in the long term parking lot. The park ranger was contacted and he resolved the issue, this however put us 45 minutes behind our planned 9:00 am launch. Crossed Rosario Strait on a heading which took us towards Bird Rocks, once safely on the west side of Rosario we paddled along the islands and bays on south end of Lopez Island to our stretch/lunch break at Iceberg Point a distance of approximately 13 1/2 miles. Next up was the exciting waters of Cattle Pass on our way north to Turn Island. We had the entire island to ourselves. Arrived Iceberg Pt 12:15 and Turn Island @3:05 pm. Total miles paddled 23 .7 miles. This was a stamina test for the class. May 18: After a pleasant raccoon attack free night (note: there were a lot of deer roaming around our camp site) we decided to head over to Friday Harb...

Location: Lake Sammamish SP, Issaquah WA. Multiple members of the NSSKA group along with the good folks from Kayak Academy hosted a practice rescue session for the safety boaters who will be supporting the Northwest Paddle Fest which will be held at Lake Sammamish SP on May 11 & 12th. We all practices several solo and assisted rescue of sea kayaks then tried our hand at riding and rescuing paddle boarders, with some success!