Yikes I think I could see that being a bit unnerving :)

Reminds me of what “awesome” really means

Just a wetsuit today as I was right in the harbor and never more than 50 yards from shore…although it was tempting to venture further today. I’d be pretty sketched doing anything more adventurous without a dry suit…but I’m chicken that way

The seals aren’t an issue in my experience. They like watching and usually will be the first to get out of the way. When pups are concerned it’s a bit different. I think the rules are to stay at least 100 yards from pups…might have been a few nearby when you came upon them? I hope you do get out soon, it’s so rewarding when the good days strike

I like to pick routes from https://kitsappeninsulawatertrails.com/, mainly because I’m on the peninsula myself. If you stay close to shore you can see all kinds of life below (crabs, anemones, fish, occasional octopus) and above (seals, otters). Paddling in the harbor let’s you get under and around the docks which seem to hold some neat critters.

Ha! Yeah some pretty surreal lighting this morning.

It’s been pretty consistently in the low 40’s at night and low 50’s by day, which is pretty typical. I had on a light jacket and a 3ml wetsuit (more in case I tip into the 45 degree water than for the air). When the suns out it’s spectacular. Of course that’s the hard part…getting sun!