CENTRAL COAST - 14 TO 16 OCTOBER 2021

 

# I finished painting one bedroom – rain heavily most of the week

14 OCTOBER

A kayak along Piles Creek.

I launched along the banks of Moonie Moonie Creek from Karool Road. The sun was warm and there was a lazy feel to the air. I paddled under the bridge and towards Piles Creek. The beginning of the journey was mainly mangroves. After a while, the creek narrowed somewhat and it easy to see the walking track besides the creek amongst the ferns and trees. Towards the end the creek narrowed more and there were a number of large boulders in the water and along the shoreline. The final section was at the suspension bridge. Just after the bridge it wasn’t possible to paddle any further due the rocks. There were a lot of lizards lying in the sun on the boulders. They remain still as a statue until they just shot off like a rocket to shelter. A great kayak. PS It is best to do this creek and up creek on Moonie Moonie Creek about two hours either side of high tide.

16 OCTOBER 2021

A windsurfer at North Entrance.

An absolutely awesome day – strong west winds at 30 knots plus that didn’t ease off. The start of the run was in smooth deep water and into smooth shallow water. The further I went out onto the lake the rougher the water became with small chop waves. I managed a few chop jumps, controlled gybes in the rough sections and many floggings. It was heaps of fun.