ROCKHAGGIS

Day2 Sea Trials

Tomorrow is indeed another day.

After an restless nights sleep, with many wakened moments I was not looking forward to today's work-up. I felt that the venture was beyond me. That I had too many handicaps, that it was an unrealistic goal. Yesterday left me with chest pain ... right where you don't want chest pain ... it could have been indigestion and it could have been caused by the wet suit, which being slightly small for my bulk, pulls heavily down on my shoulders. This in turn might have caused the wire binding in my chest to move and cause the pain. But it could simply have been the old pump groaning at the days exertions. either way it was the catalyst for my negative thoughts. Its so easy to feel vulnerable when health matters are involved. Anyway I was in two minds about the whole plan!

Then my daughter, Tamara rang and pointed a few realities out ... like ....it dosnt matter if I don't make it all the way round the Last Colony.... its not the destination that's important, its the journey and by attempting something like this I am doing more for my well being, even if I only ever make a few miles from the start, than ever I would do retreating back of to a world governed by conformity and minimal risk.

So I made a few adjustments to the kayak - took the adjustable knee braces out - I found them far too restrictive for my liking - I can still get good purchase but now I can if I choose move and stretch my legs - something Im sure will be wanted on a long stint. Then down to my launch base - the Kerrera ferry slip (see above)- and what a lovely flat calm day it was - immediately I found that I was much more comfortable in the Kayak, though I think I need to move the seat forward a notch or two to get the exact position right .... Paddled up and down the sound for an hour or two - didn't want to get out, so that's a turn about. Good weather always make the sea less daunting! So all in all a good day. Got a nice work out, know what needs adjusting, only wore the wet suit waist high so as yet I feel no chest pains .... all is good ! Tomorrow weather permitting, I hope to make a day of it, lunch and some pictures from the west side of Kerrera maybe .

Weather is the key to this project!