I got to spend some time on the water yesterday. The weather was very mild, and the water in the estuary was well over 60 degrees. It did not feel cold at all, when I was in it almost up to my pecs.

I was paddling with a friend and we discovered this large expanse of mud (pictured above). The mud was thick and deep. I pumped my legs a couple of times and I was almost up to my waist without touching anything that resembled a bottom. The spot is a bit too public, as it is right along the main waterway. I was in a bit of a rush to check it out and get cleaned up before some fisherman cruised past. Next time I go there, I need to be a bit bolder. If I go during the week, it's a pretty safe bet that I won't encounter any boat traffic. Yesterday was a holiday here, so we encountered several fishing boats.