Across the Pond

On the same day as their successful compass practice, the Knights convened for a voyage across the dangerous waters of Dogfish Bay. Or, depending on whom you ask, they may have set out for a leisurely paddle across tranquil Liberty Bay. For the sake of this update, we will continue to refer to the bay by its earlier, more Jawsian name. Leaving the shore from two different locations, the two parties effected a mid-channel rendezvous that would have made Admiral Sprague jealous in preparation for the crossing. The fleet was comprised of an entire flotilla of kayaks and a two-man canoe, and the Knights were so fortunate as to be voyaging with both Hayley and Nate, as well as the lovely Miss Leslie. Once again, Nick’s injured leg forced him to remain home, where he remained on his crutches for exactly two more days until the first opportunity to play ultimate Frisbee popped up, at which point he literally tossed aside his crutches and made a flying catch to score a touchdown. But such glorious insanity was in the future, and the Knights were sadly bereft of his company on this expedition.

As the flotilla crossed the bay, the grey, wizened visage of a seal periodically surfaced to monitor their progress. Jelly fish were sadly in absentia, except for one that had decided the sun was too much to resist that day, and was promptly plucked out of the water to be examined for its trouble. After its release, the Knights paddled their way across the sapphire waters, and prepared to land. Arriving in Poulsbo by sea gives you a fantastic feeling, as the kayak glides smoothly through the shallows up to the dock like a Viking returning from plundering voyages long ago. After a quick docking, the Knights were able to enjoy a fantastic afternoon at the waterfront, and while no pillaging was done, it was a lovely time indeed.