"Duck Islands"

Near Bull Island are a bunch of smaller islands which all seem to connect underwater. Sort of like a rolling meadow with all the deeper compressions filled with water. When you paddle in and around them you are treated to shallow under water vistas suitable for easy viewing and I dear say fishing as there are lots of shoal(y) type areas for fish to feed and feel protected. We decided to lunch here on Saturday in the afternoon sun and just really take it all in.

An underwater glimpse of some water creatures.

Just organising lunch. Nice day for a Saturday Tony?

"Ripples"

Upon Reflection...........

Critters big and small are in Bull Arm. This little guy got our attention as we were on our way back from Duck Islands and Bull ISland Tickle. I thought at first he was kind of floundering in the water but in retrospect he may have been just finding his way on his own. Later we saw a few other bigger seals that were perhaps looing for him.

This Bald Eagle was spotted on our way out the Arm. There appears to be some animal diversity in this quiet community. Perhaps of course "the quiet" affording this opportunity.

Upon further reflection it felt like we were paddling on a lake not a coastal arm. Bull Arm I am sure has its' share of wind and sassy weather like any part of NFLD. Today however was to be tranquil and relaxing. It was a day of roving on the water and dilly-dallying around most of the day. The water was so clear and near the Duck Islands at the exit of the arm into Trinity Bay you could see clear to the bottom and there sure were a lot of scallops down there I wouldn't have minded getting to. Lots of sealife on the floor of the arm as well.

Of course the paddle was with Tony but it is nice when the other animals show up on the paddle as well. Our blogs always have pictures of us. Sometimes it is difficult because of conditions or geography to capture the life around us. Today we did.

"Chance Cove Paddle, Newfoundland"

 Blue Chart Data from yesterday. We actually paddled about 17km so it was a great day to be out on the blue waters and sunny skies of Newfoundland.

"Rantem PAddle"

 Paddlers getting ready to padle out of Chance Cove and Jockeying for the comfortable padling position.

"Trinity Bay, Newfoundland"

 Leaving Chance Cove and heading towards Western Head we encounterd all kinds of interesting rock stacks and formations. Just a paddlers paradise this Island of Newfoundland.

"Alex and Pete"

 Navigating rock channels.

"Cloud Whisp"

 Such a beautiful day it was hard to concentrate as I just wanted to photograph everything.

"Club Paddlers"

 Lots of us today, as we leave and weave in the waters of Trinity Bay on the way to Rantem.

"Go Left"

 Pete indicating saftey to the left. Just seems to be rock...

"Knock, Knock...."

Well Pete was here but he shot thru the other side. Always fun watching Pete on the water. Wicked singer too.

"Rugged Coast, Newfoundland"

 The coast is rugged in newfoundland,and there is lots of it. This place is home to 29,000km of coastline, including 9,656km of bays, breathtaking fjords, guts, and inlets- not to mention the inland lakes, rivers and ponds. You'll never run out of places to kayak.

"Saline Flushing"

 It wouldn't be an outing for me if I didn't get a saline flush of some kind. Playing around some shallow areas of Trinity Bay on the Rantem outing today. Ya gotta like that sun shining thru the wave.

"Alex"

 Alex is always a good target for a photo as often is is always in the damnest of places, of course I woldn't be far behind.

"Formations"

 Plenty of rock formations as you paddle from Chance Cove to Rantem and lots of rock hopping to be had. A little breeze about 15 knots made the paddle comfortable.

"Paddling On"

 There were about 34 people on this paddle today and it wasn't easy finding a solitary paddler to fix on as they cruised by.

"Sea STack"

 Rounding western Head we were treated to this stack spiralling out of the ocean as we headed for a beach and some lunch. Rantem was just around the next headland from here.

"Beached"

 This beach just around Western Head provided an ideal take-out spot for our lunch. It was sweet to be able to carb up and chat with some paddling mates. Some of the guys took adavantage of the awesome weather today and were able to "air-out" in the sun.

"The Headless PAddler"

 Now there were tales of a "headless" paddler in this area, yeah right!, we jested...paddle on I did up the gut of rantem and low and behold lying under that bridgeway was a site to behold, and behold I did as I shot this visage of the "headless paddler". Startled at first, I was expecting something to happen, what could he say....he has no head. I turned to Tony, are you seeing this? and back again the "headless paddler" was gone.

"Rantem"

 From Chance Cove to Rantem. Nice head wind heading up this Cove and lucky are the inhabitants who hunker down here for the beauty and solitude this little area offers. Paul paddling into the village.

"Rounding Point"

 Dr. Bob cruising round the point as we head for Little Southern Harbour.