Sitting in the Tumby Bay Caravan Park and looking out it seemed like the ideal time to go for a paddle. A bit after lunch the sun was not shining, but it seemed like a good idea.
We had seen this plaque indicating an island that I could circumnavigate. The plaque had been seen after a walk to the Tumby Bay Bakery. Out of interest, the blueberry turn over was great.
The island is visible from the other side of the marina.
The island is a conservation park comprising 35 hectares. Apparently there are snakes on the island so it was good I did not land. The overall distance covered in the sea kayak was 10.1 km in nice conditions to begin with.
As I started to go around the island my one thought was as to whether there might be any big white fish lurking under the water. Later I discovered that in 1909 a Great White Shark was caught nearby by Captain Simms and the crew of the Minnie Simms. It was almost 10 ft in circumference. Its jaws measured 2 ft across. Luckily the only thing I saw was a seal.
As I headed back the wind picked up by a reasonable bit, as did the white caps coming from the north east. Was getting pushed by the wind and waves from the side.
As I headed for the silos on the other side of the town, it brought back memories of my first paddle out to Troubridge Island of Edithburgh. On that trip Lorraine was not a happy wife as the conditions changed as my paddle progressed.
Different trip, but the same reception as I land back in Tumby Bay.
Hi from steen and ingrid, Looks like you are having a good trip.We arrived at Bitter Springs in NT this morning, and will most likely stay here for 14 days. Glorious clean hot water.We plan to go further north and visit litchfield natl park, wangi falks, edith falls and perhaps Darwin. Plan to be home mid September.Enjoy your holiday and stay safeLove from Steen and Ingrid 😁😃😁
Good to hear from you. Stay safe and enjoy. We still have 2 weeks to enjoy in Streaky Bay before returning home