Today was the third annual New Year's Day paddle I have organized and what fun we had. It was a balmy day for these parts and when compared to the last two New Year's day paddles is was down right tropical. 48 degrees, 10-15k winds out of the south and we even had a few sun breaks. Eight hearty souls launched at Alki Beach in West Seattle and paddled the 12 miles over to and around Blake Island. A nice stop at the Washingotn watertrails park on Blake for hot toddies hit the spot. There were several paddlers we talked to who camped out to watch the Seattle fireworks. They had a great view..
