Another 38°C (100° F) day was forecast, just rounding out another week of heat. So what to do today ?. The last week had seen strong, hot winds blowing across the Adelaide Plains but today was different. NO wind or just a gentle breeze perhaps, so it was load up the kayak and hit the water.
And indeed there was NO wind or maybe just a wisp of a breeze, hardly enough to evaporate the sweat from the brow but perfect conditions combined with an extremely low tide to do a little exploring. The sky was overcast, covered with tropical layers swirling from the north. The horizon blended into the sky making an eerie landscape and the cliffs stood dark and quiet.
The water was crystal clear and you could easily pick out the bottom at 6 metres.
Crystal clear water
Clear water and steep cliffs
We explored a little along the rugged coastline.
Michael drifting along
Shaun exploring a small crevice
This entrance is a bit squeezy in a Seaward Passat Double kayak… but we manage
Steve in close inspection
Shauna tries not to scratch the new kayak
Whats around the corner ?
Clear waters
We drifted along a little, with no plans to be anywhere at any particular time.
Just floating
The photographer
….and we were not the only ones enjoying the day.
New Zealand Fur seals enjoying the calm waters
We are not alone. Three other kayaks also enjoying the day.
We got ourselves in a few tight places with the slightest of swells gently moving the kayaks in and out of rock crevices.
Shaun again and the crevices are getting smaller
It was a great day on the water.
Calm waters
We just needed one more thing..and there he was ..the kayakers “Seal of Approval”.
The “Seal of Approval”
Photos by Ian and Shauna
Kayak drifting by
Shaun Steve Michael Robyn
PADDLING SOUTH 
Hi, Ian! We are very jealous of your warm weather and especially of your clear water and gorgeous scenery… we have to travel a-ways for any/all of the above. Can you tell us more about those New Zealand fur seals? Are they year-rounders there? J&A
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Hi Geeks. Well the NZ fur seal is really the “long nosed fur seal” and they have been here for thousands of years. We get small colonies of them all along the coast south of Adelaide and they have large colonies on some of the offshore islands. We also get Sea Lions in the same places, so here it’s not unusual to see seals and sealions even inshore at the local swimming beaches. We see dolphins or seals on most paddles although they are easier to spot in summer weather. Happy paddling !!!
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Great pics and was wondering whether the “seal of approval” particularly applied to Steve’s new craft?
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Wish I was there. Another adventure Paddling South. Pristine waters superb.
Sir Rodney.
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Nice underwater shot Ian
Did you get other underwater photos?
Lucky the area was so calm Sunday.
Steve.
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HI. Not many underwater shots as I didnt really have the camera set for it. Maybe next time when I have my glasses with me 🙂
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