Wednesday 25 December 2013
Christmas Day hardly registers, we have more paddling to do. Setting out from Hogan in glorious sunshine we notice the upwellings caused by the movement of tides around the island. Then we paddle towards the Kent Group. We can clearly see our destination. For hours it doesn’t get nearer. The sun shines, there is no wind. The seas have settled, and it’s as boring as the proverbial. I’m torn – which do I actually prefer? Endless glorious sunshine, calm cruisy conditions and hours of safe yet boring kayaking? Or the adrenaline-filled moments of yesterday’s crossing to Hogan? We paddle and we paddle towards the Kent Group.
Setting off from Hogan
Eventually we are closer to the Kent Group. We paddle across the northern ends of Erith and Deal Islands. We paddle into and across the tidal flow. We paddle towards Pulpit Rock on Deal Island. We rename Pulpit Rock. We rename it “A-Person-Born-Of-Parents-Not-Married-To-Each-Other” Rock. We paddle and we paddle towards that rock.
The Rock
You really want me to smile for the camera? Deal and Erith Islands in the background
We paddle past the rock. We are now flowing with the tides along the eastern side of Deal. This is glorious! Look at the stunning rock formations and awesome scenery! At the turn into Winter Cove Harry dashes ahead for the final 1km, personal matters to attend to, I follow leisurely. Third big day of paddling, rest day tomorrow. I have arrived at Deal Island for the second time, this time under my own steam. Finally happy, I land.
Eastern side of Deal Island
Harry lands at Winter Cove, Deal Island
Hogan to Winter Cove
Hogan Island to Deal Island
Crossing Bass Strait
Trip Day 3
Paddling Day 3
Wednesday 25 December 2013
Distance covered: 47km
Launched: 8.00am
Landed: 4.20pm
Deesta 
A great trip Dee. Congrats. I look forward to hearing more in future blog posts.
Thanks for your kind words David. I’ve got some holidays soon and really look forward to reflecting on my Bass Strait voyage and adding further posts.