12/31/2008 – Last Sunset of the Year Club Paddle

Launch: Fairhope Yacht Club
Kayak: Hobie Outback
Route: Club paddle lead by Gene - no route – just paddle out into Mobile Bay to experience the last sunset of the year from the kayak.
Pace: Leisurely to drifting.
Weather: Sunny, 55 degrees, bay waters with a small chop. Conditions were calmer than forecast.

1) Every now and then a few 1-2 foot waves would come rolling in keeping everyone on their guard for small breakers.

2) Six kayakers braved the cool conditions to celebrate the end 2008.

3) There was a cool wind gently blowing into our faces while we watch the evening’s light show. It felt good.

4) It was a pleasure to see the last day of the year colorized.

5) The last hues of sunlight and the year 2008 fade into the past. I shan’t mention who the kayakers are in these photos because that was not common bay water in those glasses. Cheers!

6) There was a cool wind gently blowing into our faces while we watch the evening’s light show. It felt good.