Early morning paddle

Yesterday evening I went over to my buddy Pete's house to borrow the board for today.  Pete's happy the board is getting some use, and I'm happy not to a: spend 60 bucks for a three hour rental again, or b: buy a new board in the middle of the season.  This morning, around 6:30, I got up, had my caffeine fix, and hit the lake.  It was a beautiful morning, and the lake was sheer glass, barely a ripple to be seen, no boat traffic, just a quiet, tranquil, and glorious setting for a nice ride.

I down the east side of the lake towards the village, across the village water front, out the west side, and back across the lake.

Here's a map of the ride:


Going across was SO much easier than my first attempt last week when the wind was a strong foe.  This time, it took no more effort than the rest of the ride.  I was glad I followed the law and brought a life jacket with me though.  Paddling along the shore is one thing, paddling 1/2 mile across water 50 feet deep is another.  Towards the end of the paddle, a waterskier did go by, close enough the wake made for some fun waves to navigate.  I was glad I had my life jacket then, although in the future I'm going to try to wear it all the time, as my major fear is slipping, knocking my head on the board, or something else happening.  Leave it to me to drown, with a lifejacket with me, but not on me.