Friday 8 December 2023
Photos courtesy of BarryK. Walk Report courtesy MaxW.
Having prepared the kayak for transport the preceding day, I was surprised to awaken to some rain at breakfast, but it soon ceased on our way to Kyla Park at Tuross Heads, where a group of six paddlers unloaded our various kayaks and headed off in overcast conditions with virtually no wind to hamper our progress.
Once on the water we noticed plenty of fish breaching and a host of jellyfish carpeting the waterscape. Toward the middle of the lake however, the wind did pick up and we all experienced the “benefits” of the aptly named “spray decks” on our kayaks. Not to be put off, we made our way to the western coast of the lake where we availed ourselves of some shelter, and Mary and the group made the decision not to pursue a journey up the creek.
Heading north we spotted a suitable beach for morning tea where Sharon kindly offered some delicious Christmas cake, and a short time afterward we came across Rob and Miriam’s home on the shore of the lake. Rob and Miriam greeted us, gratefully accepted Sharon’s Christmas cake and we proceeded eastward where a seaplane, some distance away, was practicing lake landings.
Mary was keen to check out where the boat ramp was on Foam Street as we headed south along the sea beach, followed by our journey back to our starting point, having travelled approximately 11.5 kilometres for the day. An enjoyable morning by all, and best Christmas wishes all round.