Rubber ducky again

Back in the water for sure now. Had a good 4 mile paddle 3 weeks ago before my back gave out. Then last weekend had a great 6 mile paddle with a friend.

How can you describe the feeling of being so close to the water? You're like a duck (or a rubber ducky) bobbing around while you look around. Only way to be any closer to the water is to be swimming in it!

I'm looking forward to getting regular paddles in again.

And speaking of paddles, I stopped the second fancier Aleut paddle project last spring when I was injured. It was heavy, though only half carved, and it simply wasn't turning out as easy or as pleasing as the first one. Need to get back to it and finish, if nothing else so that I can see if it turns out all right.

Would love to learn to roll and handle the surf zone. There are classes. They'll require more reliable hip strength than I have right now, so might have to wait until next spring. But take them I will!

If you see a bright yellow guy in a bright yellow boat laughing his ass off, you are watching me.