I had planned on fishing today and got everything ready. After about 30 minutes of fishing and catching nothing, I noticed the wind start to pick up. It was becoming difficult throw a line and decided to return to camp. The wind continued to grow more so than I was aware of. It was from the South, and I was in the Western Bay. The center Island blocked my view of the large rollers caused by the 30 MPH winds. I decided to cross over to the eastern side of the lake. I packed up my hammock system and began the paddle.

As soon as I left my bay, I experienced the full force of the waves and wind. Admittedly it was a risk to cross, but the water was still warm and so was the air temps. By the grace of God I made it to one of the sites on the eastern side. I began to set up by hammock and realized I had forgotten a tree strap with the Marlin spike in it! Half of my suspension to hang my hammock.

I successfully retrieved the strap and made it back to my second site. I wouldn't describe myself as a distinguished canoeist, but I made three trips without capsizing!