Unfortunately, after we got out to Anacapa Island, the weather got worse instead of better, as forecasted. Winds were 20 knots and waves 4 to 8 feet with swells in different directions. We waited a bit, but it only got worse. We also knew that the winds would pick up even more in the afternoon.
The first thing we saw, was the waves bombarding the cliff that I was supposed to touch to start. Then we saw that the wind direction was northnorthwest, instead of west, which would have considerably slowed me down. We listened to the weather and there was a small craft advisory. The surf was also forecast in the dangerous level for the finish, at 7 feet.
Heading home tomorrow without a swim.
on to Lake Superior next month.
Well, what a disappointment all around!!!
ReplyDeleteHoping the next one works out better for you. Very glad you are taking your safety and that of your crew seriously though. More swims await you! Sending love, Susan W