Photos by trip leader Rebecca Ledwin
The Daytripper Paddle on Irondequoit Bay today was a lovely trip with many families of geese, swans, cormorants, terns and ducks along the way. We paddled under the bridge admiring the majestic boats and homes that dotted the shore. After paddling along the shore we ventured into a cove. There were eagles flying overhead, nests of cormorants in trees and small birds with homes in the side of the cliff flitting in and out. The group of 15 paddlers rested in the cove enjoying the beauty of the calm day. While in the cove a fellow paddler noticed an injured cormorant. We encouraged him to swim toward shore. The wind and waves picked up as we paddled toward the launch site. The temperature started to drop and dark clouds began to appear. Once again our group had an excellent demonstration of getting back into an overturned boat and pumping out the water. Thanks Neil for another great assist.
It started to rain just as we were walking into Bill Greys after another wonderful Monday paddle. Many in the group stayed to enjoy ice cream, lunch and stories. Thanks to one of our paddlers for sharing her buy one, get one free ice cream coupon. The "trip leader" was treated to free ice cream - too much to eat alone. With group support, we downed delicious vanilla and chocolate almond ice cream.