It took a while to get across the lake as I was going against the wind and waves but after a quick snack of granola bars, carrot sticks and water, I was back in the water and it took only a fraction of the time to return to my launch point since the wind was at my back. It was also calmer on the way back. The stormy weather continued to subside and it was not nearly the roller coaster ride on the way back.
It felt good to get out on the water. I wish I had taken pictures of the waves but my phone was not charging properly this morning so I hadn't taken it with me on the kayak. I hadn't been in waves large enough to crest like that in a while. So...much...fun!!
I was a bit concerned when I first set out because I pass a boat ramp a few hundred feet beyond where I set in at my launch point and the boat ramp actually had barricades set up to keep people from unloading their boats. I was half-way thinking a park ranger was going to show up on a jet ski and make me go back to shore. After a few more minutes of not seeing any other boat traffic, I noticed a couple sail boats and a motor boat on the other side of the lake. This made me feel a little better...at least it gave me some assurance the lake had not been completely closed.
Anyway, it turned out to be a fantastic little excursion and some good exercise. The cooler air is heading in for the fall season. I need to get some farmer johns or something so I can paddle in the colder months as well.
