A couple weeks ago I had a great adventure with Garrett Kababik and Fraser Kersey paddling from Jalama to Goleta Beach over 3 days. It was about 45 miles in total, which are certainly a few good miles in a kayak, but the trip was so much fun, the miles were hardly felt! I had paddled most sections of route in the past, but it was so neat to link the whole Gaviota Coast together in one journey. Below are some photos and a few stories.
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| Setting off from Jalama in three long distance sit-on-top kayaks. The boats were great because they allowed us to ride some waves while still being able to make miles. |
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| Garrett the adventurer! |
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| Ready to go! |
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| Huge fog bank off Jalama and the first of a few waves around Point Conception. |
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| Beautiful section of coast from Jalama to the point. |
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| One of the big rollers as we approached the point. |
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| Garrett at the lighthouse |
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| If you look closely, you can see Fraser's head |
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| Another view of the lighthouse. |
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| Beautiful water color around the point. |
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| Garrett on a fun one at Govies. |
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| It was a stressful trip... |
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| Amazing tailwind after we rounded the point. |
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| First evening. Fraser stressed out. |
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| Morning of Day 2. |
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| Approaching Gaviota |
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| Great section of coast from Gaviota to Refugio that I hadn't paddled before. |
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| Arriving at Refugio. Classic summer day. |
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| Thanks to the awesome crew that met us at Refugio! |
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| Glassy conditions in the morning of day 3. |
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Friends just past El Cap!
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| Tired comrades. |
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| Isla Vista |
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| We made it! A fantastic adventure. More to come for sure. |
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