Probus Paddlers: Point Holmes

Three Probus Paddlers launched from Point Holmes in clear, bright sunshine at 9 AM for a two-hour paddle. Once mustered at the launch site, the northerly wind was stronger than we expected. Rather than going around Cape Lazo as planned, we chose to go southwest to Goose Spit with the wind on our back.  Of course, we knew what this would mean for our return trip. So, throwing caution to the wind, literally, we headed 2 km offshore to experience the full effect of the wind and waves for our return trip.  With flagging arms, we reached the launch site and carried what seemed to be much heavier kayaks and called it another fun trip. Trip length was 9.1 km.

Bob Allan
Kayaking Group Coordinator