Took the paddle board out off South Causeway Beach. Beautiful sunset but got a little interesting as I was returning to shore. Disturbed a shark who was laying in the underwater grasses and he hit the side of the board as he headed out to deeper water. So after years of paddling I can now say I was knocked off my paddle board by a shark. Will be a bit more cautious - especially at sunset. 77F, partly cloudy, wind at 11 mph from ESE at time of launch (6:05pm)
Century Club: Donald Kohlhafer
Saturday, February 21, 2026
Number of days:
1 day
Finally got to see one of the Great Blue Herons on Cattail Creek today. 51F, partly sunny, with wind at 7 mph from the NNW at time of launch (1:05 pm). Actually got a bit sweaty in the dry suit.
Friday, February 20, 2026
Number of days:
1 day
Took the paddle board out today and thanks to last nights rain, Cattail Creek has opened up considerably. 47F, cloudy, with wind at 4 mph from the W at time of launch (1:10 pm).
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Number of days:
1 day
Took the paddle board out today. Misty, cold and gray. Specifically, 39F, cloudy with a slight mist and winds at 7 mph from the ESE at time of launch (10:40am).
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Number of days:
1 day
Took the paddle board out this afternoon. 41F, cloudy, with wind calm at 1 mph from the SW at time of launch (1:45 pm).
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Number of days:
1 day
Took the paddle board out this afternoon. 47F, partly cloudy, with wind at 4 mph from the S at time of launch (4:35pm). A bit more thawing today as temperatures rose into the upper 40s. Still chipping at the ice to enter Cattail Creek.
Monday, February 16, 2026
Number of days:
1 day
Took the paddle board out with hopes that last night's rain would melt the ice on Cattail Creek. 41F, with wind calm at 1 mph from the S at time of launch (5:15pm).
Sunday, February 15, 2026
Number of days:
1 day
With little breeze and unobstructed access to the water, opted to launch the paddle board this morning. Creek still frozen but enjoy putting on the dry suit and getting out briefly. Hoping for continued thawing with rain later today. 34F, wind at 2 mph from S at time of launch (8:15 am).
Saturday, February 14, 2026
Number of days:
1 day
When the temperature reached 56F this afternoon, I couldn't resist going for a paddle. By the time I got the dry suit on and walked through the snow to the floating dock the temperature had started to drop. 54F, with wind at 3 mph from the SW at time of launch (4:55pm). Didn't get very far as the ice eaters had finally cleared the marina but Catail Creek was still frozen.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Number of days:
1 day
Took the paddle board out on Cattail Creek in great conditions for mid January. 50F, cloudy, with wind at 5 mph from SSW at time of launch (8:50am).