2020

This was the year I picked up a new hobby on the water; stand up paddle-boarding help me keep my sanity through the COVID-19 pandemic.  😷 

This year 2020, the full moon appeared a bit bigger than normal in the night sky on four occasions: these are know as supermoons.  Intensely glowing and pushing their shine into the early evening darkness; the supermoons are quite the spectacle.

This was the only picture I captured of a supermoon this year; rising over downtown San Diego on October 02, 2020 at 7:32pm. 

Morning SUP Tour: 10/31/2020

10.31.2020

This morning I went for a relaxing paddle out to the Ocean Beach Pier and then around Mission Bay.  Getting out through the channel entrance was a bit changeling as the tide was against me and the paddle back was into a lofty head wind. 

Yes, I use a lot of sun block.

 

 

Next paddle will be up the coast to Pacific Beach's Crystal Peir and back; about 12 miles.

The fog was rolling back out to sea as I paddled towards the edge of its' bank.

I can only think of one word when I see scattered light radiating through a tree; “Komorebi”.

 

Padde to the Point: 10.10.2920

Had a nice little paddle on Saturday:

Liberty Station Canoe Launch to the end of North Island Jetty; round trip.

BOARDWORKS–14' Great Bear Stand-Up Paddleboard

◦ BOARDWORKS–14' Great Bear Stand-Up Paddleboard

◦ 14' Great Bear Stand-Up Paddleboard

Best Use Cruising

Board Volume 342 Liters

Capacity 330 Pounds

Color White/Black/Red

Length 14' 0"

Width 30"

◦ Model # 17972985 | Mfg # 848201010929

◦ Designed in collaboration with Boardworks ambassador and environmental SUP activist, Norm Hann, the Great Bear is the ultimate tour and expedition board designed for long distance, rough water paddling in lakes, bays, docile rivers or open ocean.

◦ Features: Hull design provides incredible stability and glide, Refined nose shape and rocker for downwind paddling and cutting through heavy chop. Extra wide tail for greater stability in rough water, beautiful bamboo veneer with striking northwest First Nations inspired graphics. Soft diamond groove pad for comfort and traction, LiftSUP™ handle for easy portage and locking. Forward and rear deck tie down plugs with bungee cord included for transporting extra gear for touring and expeditions. Self regulating vent plug to relieve pressure in heat or high altitude. Single tour/race fin for speed and tracking, Forward fin placement for maneuverability and easy tail turning.

Monday Morning Paddle: 07/06/2020

A Morning Paddle Under the Coronado Bay Bridge

A Morning Paddle Under the Coronado Bay Bridge

San Diego, CA: 05/16/2020

Today's paddle takes us from Coronado's Glorietta Bay Park out past the bridge and back.

Ready to SUP COVID-19 style: Paloma, Lisa, and Michelle.