"Berg Break"

One can only hope that the Icebergs ply the waters off Newfoundland and flow as freely in 2008 as they did in 2007. Their presence sparked alot of constructive debate on whether or not they should be paddled near. I believe it is like most things with kayaking know your environment, know your skills and access the dangers and accept or decline the challenge.
I sure was tired when this shot was taken. I had the most restless sleep as I lie in bed contemplating my paddle with the berg in the morning. I couldn't wait to get on the water. It was extremely choppy, especially trying to take some shots of this thing. Neil happened by and took this shot as I just pulled in to the shore and he actually was a welcomed hand in bringing my kayak up the embankment.

The sleepless night was well worth the thrill of paddling near such a monstrousity. More shots of this berg are in the archives of "June" on this blog.

"Looks Lichen"

Lichen covers alot of the rocks on Dildo Island and Rosses Island.

"Low Tide"

Low Tide can be quite colorful in any weather and it is an oppurtunity to see things hidden by the higher waters such as this seaweed whose tips are just exposed above low water. Souh Dildo. Nov.16th, 2007.

"Bell Breakers"

From a Recent trip around Bell ISland.

"My Son And I"

Not A recent shot but I am thinking of him. Love ya MAtt.

"Portugal Cove"

Potugal Cove is one of my favorite spots in NFLD as it has so much charm. This is early morning on Sept. 22nd, 2007. It was cool at this point but 2 hrs into our paddle we were looking at temps into the twentys. What a wonderful day to be alive.

"The Belle Gang"

Our ferry to Bell Island for a circumnavigation. What an awesome day this turned out to be. Truely a blast.

"Awaiting Launch"

Just hanging and waiting for everyone to launch.

"Grit"

Nothing could stop nor match Malcolm's drive...........paddle!

"A Yarn"

The boys relaxing in the shade of a Bell Island Cliff>

"On The Water"

Filling our senses.

" Belle Heading"

Gaining our paddling positions for the Belle journey.

"A Cave Tempt"

We really wanted to go thru here but the sewlls were much too high and you could see the sea crashing thru the cave on the other side of this portal.

"Paddle Order"

" This is one of my favs of the Bell Island trip as everyone seems to be paddling right in sequence. At least that is what was caught.

"Rounding Belle"

Brian and Dave lead the approach around Belle Island.

"See Ya!"

I know my fellow paddler is going for a ride as you can see the trough that i am in taking the picture.

"Found It"

Sometimes findng your wave is as easy as ridin' right up its' back. Neil finding his.

"Timing"

Alison waiting for her wave. There were many.

"The Bell Tolls"

Onward we stroke as if drawn by some primal force, for me it was hunger, for at this point I could have eaten the "%ss" of a wild boar.

"Land, Sky, Sea"

Dave Carroll in contemplation as a huge swell roles beneath him seemingly unnoticed by him. Thanks for organizing an excellent day Dave.