A couple of sessions in the river was a boost for my confidence, maybe too much. I paddled in the ocean to try and catch a wave, It didn't happen, the combination of swell, tide and a little chop blew my confidence, it was like chalk and cheese.

It's strange how difficult it feels to get back on the board, stand up and start paddling again after falling off in moving water.

It would be nice to be able to paddle in a straight line

My knees hurt when I came in, actually I can feel a little hurt all over.

I'm can see I'm going to need alot of practice.

Being in the waves felt so foreign.

It was even harder to paddle straight in the breeeze.

I only fell off when someone was watching.

The paddle is handy for fending of the reef

I'm going to try again tomorrow.