Stand up paddling the puget sound, down wind.

Fay Bainbridge -Indianola Beach. Down wind paddle.

Paddling the puget sound, you can expect lots of conditions. Wind changes, current flow, tide changes,.
 Down wind runs can encounter all of these including 6' and up wind swells with braking white water.
  Having gear to sustain the elements, knowledge of weather conditions and surround areas are essential to a good paddle. Elements of the long paddles can be demanding on physical awareness and mental ability.
 

Taking a small assessment of surrounding conditions.

Down wind runs have opportunities for nice long glides across the water. With a nicely placed swell, positioning of your board, paddling speed, the power of the wind at your back. All of this combined together creates  a salivating experience.

   Wind on the water has this encouraging presence, howling from a far barreling down on you. Theres comfort in the power, A almost butterfly effect of being one with the task at hand. Combing the elements around you with your own physical presence and force. Delivering you emotions assigned by your journey.

Thrown off the board after bad angling and a large wind-gust ( hold composure )  

Re Righting the board.

Arrival at final location Indinaola Beach.
Great waves at the indianola beach flats.