[Paddlewise] How far off shore?

In response to how far off shore to paddle. The key is to not only stay
outside the surf but also outside of the boomers. Boomers are big breaking
waves caused by extra big swells hitting a submerged rock. They can suddenly
occur well beyond the surf line and can catch a paddler by surprise. Here in
Southeast Alaska this means sometimes paddling as much as two miles off shore.
Also points of shore that jut out often cause strange currents and choppy
waves. Stay outside of these.


Bob 


Sitka, Ak.





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