Michelle wanted to go to the beach and I wanted to kayak. So, naturally, I loaded up the trusty Sirocco for another surf session. Off to Amelia Island. As you can see, you don't need no stinkin' roof rack to haul boats.
Surfing kayaks is one of those things that when people see you doing it at the beach they naturally turn their heads. And, its tremendously fun. You are able to paddle up and down the beach for miles in hunt of the best breaking waves (which is like searching for the fountain of youth in this East Coast surf) in just a few minutes. No more driving around with binoculars, just hop in the water and start surfing. A sea kayak can ride a 10" wave without hesitation. This makes it a bit easier to dip your toes into the sport because you don't have to hunt for the largest waves to have fun.
As you build some confidence and learn to effectively maneuver your sea kayak in the surf, it is time to find bigger waves. Bigger means a whole new bag of problems, so approach with caution. A 3' can throw you down harder than you might think and rip you from your cozy little cockpit. A bomb-proof Eskimo roll is certainly a prerequisite to avid surf kayaking.
I did manage to find some decent waves.
I also acquired a surf partner. He was a bit shaky in that whitewater boat, and I sensed inexperience when I noticed his paddle was upside-down. Michelle was able to get this sweet picture of us both on the wave, but things went sour from there. More on that to come.
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