Lisabuela is always our first break in SEVENTY48. We’ve camped there some years, but with our plan to take advantage of calm seas, it was just a break this time. We adjusted to warmer layers, since we’d be paddling through the night. After a snack and bio break, we launched into a calm Colvos Passage.
Paddling the North Half of Colvos
We saw some of the most impressive bioluminescence displays we have ever experienced. Even with a waxing moon bright enough to cast shadows, the water was glowing. Lines of brightness showed us the path of our bow wake. Paddle strokes exploded into constellations and fireworks underwater. It was beautiful.
As we reached the North end of Colvos passage, we started considering where to take our first nap of the race. We were tired and ready for some rest. We landed briefly on a beach that was so filled with sand fleas it made our skin crawl. No one would be able to rest on that. So we continued on, to join other racers napping on Blake Island.
Ferry Crossing Number Two
Our second ferry crossing of the race was the absolute easiest. We crossed the Southworth – Vashon – Fauntleroy line during their downtime. It’s reassuring to know that the ferry will remain at dock for hours after you clear its path.
As we turned toward Blake Island, the sky began to brighten. On our approach, we saw some fireworks right near Seattle – what a strange day and time for a miniature fireworks display. We landed and gathered our napping gear. We scouted for a good, nearby spot to nap and encountered Mary from Team Inertial Mass again. She welcomed us to share the section of campground she was using.
Our First Nap
We nestled into our camp quilt as sunrise got going over the Seattle skyline. Did you know that a buff can make an excellent sleep mask? Well, if you’re tired enough, it does. At nearly two hours, this ended up being our longest nap of the race.
Although we didn’t feel fully rested after such a brief sleep, we did feel ready to continue on.
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