Deception Pass

It was a dim Sunday morning starting off of Bowman Bay that we made the trek of what was the final day of training from Seattle's NWOC. The destination was to get to Deception Pass and try paddle strokes against the different currents near the bridge. There was very light traffic that day, just your occasional speedboat or cruiser, and a log tug(?). I pretty much stayed last in the convoy, though I will say not by intention alone (I'm still a slow paddler :) ). It's great being last, though, as I always have these calm moments when I pause and just enjoy floating out there in open water, watching the island and sea from afar. It's a very peaceful experience.

We made a stop at a nearby trailhead to eat lunch, and then crossed further outward to Deception island. We then made our way back to Bowman Bay. The sun was out and really heating up...and yeah...I didn't have sunblock on :) so I'm pretty cooked, but happy :).