Sun., Jan.31, 2010 Penuelas to Gilligans/Copa Marina, Guanica

It just keeps getting better. For me, the best paddle of the journey so far. A 12.5 mile downwinder that took just over 3 hours and we experienced big open ocean swells, lots of wind, waves, sand spits out in the middle of nowhere and finished in pristine glassy mangrove channels at Gilligans Island in Guanica. Mike(ATC}, Stuart, and Heather joined me on the paddle and we met Jim, Savannah, Lincoln, Katgie, Ryan and Marley at the finish at Gilligans and Copa Marina Beach Resort. What a contrast of 20 knots of wind at your back in overhead swells, to paddling in swimming pool like conditions and an actual swimming pool at an upscale resort.... needed to rinse the salt off the board and paddle. Heather is our south coast guru, and ATC Mike grew up in Ponce so I just asked them to show me a fun paddle in their backyard and they blew me away. Expectations exceeded by far. The pictures and video should give some idea of what a beautiful day we had. Beautiful day, beautiful friends, beautiful island and awesome paddle. I love Puerto Rico!! I love paddleboarding!!!