paddle 1:28:45 [3] 13.69 km (6:29 / km)
It looked like this was going to be a VERY windy paddle but it wasn't that bad - 10kt WNW gusting to 17kt. It was a blast going to the island with the wind and current helping us along, as well as driving rain hitting us from behind for a bit of an extra push.
However, when we turned around we were heading into it and I was very thankful for my new Solution thermal 'f*&k-off rain and cold' hi-tech paddling top! The rain continued when we got off the water which wasn't much fun and cemented my decision that my Avon Descent experience this year will again be as support crew!! I just don't enjoy the training . . . .