[CKF Info] Sunday at Channel Islands Harbor

[Lee A. Shurie]

Peter O'Sullivan, my daughter Kirstie, and I launched at 9 AM Sunday from
Hobie Beach at Channel Islands Harbor. After a Saturday which reached 112
degrees at home, the cool ocean breeze felt great and the water felt even
better!
 
Pics: http://gallery.ckf.org/thumbnails.php?album=279
 
We launched into a light breeze and headed out past the east end of the CIH
breakwater. From there we headed into the westerly breeze and the incoming
swells. Peter and I like it out there when it gets blustery. Although the
conditions today were moderate, it was fun to have some wind and water in
our faces. More than once we caught Kirstie with a smile as she crested
another wave. Later she told me she likes it much better out there than in
the flat water.  
 
Eventually we headed for the Pond where the sand bar was exposed - like a
small island. Kirstie was at first hesitant to enter the churned up "crazy
water" but after watching Peter for a while she followed me in. Soon she was
grinning from ear to ear as the waves hit her from all directions and tried
- but didn't succeed - at knocking her over. 
 
After a while we got hungry and headed for the harbor. At Hobie Beach
Kirstie worked on skills and was soon doing the static brace like a pro. She
was even able to recover to the back deck without assistance. Later Peter
helped her with the paddle float roll which she did successfully several
times. We left it at that. 
 
Daddio's for lunch. 
 
Thanks Peter for your patience and your help!
 
Best, 
Lee
 
P.S. Here are photos taken by Peter. The last 7 show Kirstie doing the
static brace. 
 
http://gallery.ckf.org/thumbnails.php?album=279
 

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