Paddling season started. Paddling always brings unknown unknowns. I paddle on the Hudson river, which is a "tidal estuary". What this means is the downstream current is overwhelmed twice a day by high tide - meaning that sometimes the current goes north, and sometimes it goes south. Since the tidal cycle isn't a 24 hour cycle, you need to check to see which way the current is going every time you go out - paddling against the current is exhausting and often futile. On top of this, the weather, waves, and wind can change on a dime.
🤯Unknown Unknowns #55 - Challenging Comfort
🤯Unknown Unknowns #55 - Challenging Comfort
🤯Unknown Unknowns #55 - Challenging Comfort
Paddling season started. Paddling always brings unknown unknowns. I paddle on the Hudson river, which is a "tidal estuary". What this means is the downstream current is overwhelmed twice a day by high tide - meaning that sometimes the current goes north, and sometimes it goes south. Since the tidal cycle isn't a 24 hour cycle, you need to check to see which way the current is going every time you go out - paddling against the current is exhausting and often futile. On top of this, the weather, waves, and wind can change on a dime.