Paddle: Horseshoe Cove to Muir Beach

Dick Ryon initiated a paddle from Horseshoe Cove to Muir Beach (route map) late on Thursday. There were nine takers (an all boys club). We left Horseshoe in the fog expecting a large swell with big period. Only a few fishermen were out, seems most people were getting ready for Christmas. As we made Point Bonita the waves weren’t super huge they were certainly carrying plenty of punch. We headed north past Rodeo Beach and Tennessee Cove rather surprised at the nice conditions. We took time out in Pirate’s Cove to play on a pour over.

At Muir Beach we had to rescue one of our own who got surprised when a large set rolled into the surf zone. Anders went above and beyond wading out into the surf to recover a paddle jacket and hiding behind a rock as waves crashed over. At Muir Beach there was a crew still cleaning rocks from the oil spill in November.

The return trip got exciting at Tennessee Cove where a Coaster went over. The bow air bag failed and the bow filled with water. After dragging the partially submerged craft to safety, Roger executed a difficult ‘T’ rescue to empty the Coaster of water.
With everyone back in their boats we watched a Coast Guard cutter and helicopter practice about five miles off Point Bonita. We made the point and dug for home.
Thanks Dick for a great day!!

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