Kayak Surfing, Mellieha Bay, Malta

Saturday paddle for 2,5 hours, wind coming in from NE so pretty good conditions in Mellieha Bay although even more wind would have been great. I was surfing and handling the waves a lot better than last time, but still had a few tip-overs as the conditions also was more difficult with larger breaking waves and choppy conditions next to the rocks on the south side of the bay.. I might get a neoprene shorty wet-suit, the sea-temperature is still dropping, around 16 C now..

Kayak Surfing, Ramla Bay, Gozo

Went to Ramla Bay on the north coast of Gozo not expecting to get more than a lazy paddle in calm waters, but to my surprise there were decent waves. So decent in fact that I tumbled over several times, so I got to try the 17C sea water properly.. Being a beginner in this sport, combined with a slight hangover and a long while since the last session, the breaking waves near shore proved quite a challenge.. But despite that, I caught quite a few waves and it was lots of fun! Some 2,5 hours later with heavy arms and a change of clothes, a pint and a pizza completed a great day..

Trekking, Ghar Lapsi, Malta

I drove to Ghar Lapsi to do some kayaking but instead went for a walk to an old watch tower and back along a trail following the sea.. Sunny and warm with a nice SW breeze.. Might try the same route on mountainbike later, although it would mean dragging/carrying the bike quite a bit. Not much of an adventure really, but a nice Mid-January day anyways..