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Earlier this week I got a call from good friend and worldwide adventure extraordinaire Troy Henkels, telling me that he and a friend were going to attempt to kiteboard a bore tide in Turnagain Arm!  I couldn’t miss a rare photo opportunity like that!  I’m not sure if anyone has ever kiteboarded a bore tide before – ever.

For those who aren’t familiar with bore tides, I should explain.  You see, Turnagain Arm has the second largest tidal swing in the world.  The difference between low and high can be as much as 35 feet.  Because of this big swing, when the water begins returning into Turnagain Arm after a low tide, it usually begins flowing in a large wave, sometimes as high as 6 feet tall, and moving at speeds of 10 to 15 mph.  The wave in the photo had to be close to 6 feet.  Almost more impressive then the size and speed of this wave is the roar of sound it creates as it moves up the Arm.Read More

Kachemak Bay, Alaska.

I photographed this spot a little earlier in the evening, but had to run back down there after a little bit of welcomed light emerged from the clouds, right at sunset, providing a nice little glow on this stretch of coast.

Kayaking in Kachemak Bay State Park, Alaska.

Janine getting ready to paddle through a really cool cave / arch along the coast across from Homer, Alaska.  We had to make numerous passes through this opening – first for photos, and then just because it was really fun!  Kayaks are such a great way to slowly explore the coast, quietly and up close.

We had a great trip – I will write more about it over the next couple of days.

Here are lots more kayaking photos.

Chinooks Waterfront Restaurant, Seward, Alaska.

I did a quick assignment this week during a rare (at least this summer) sunny evening.  Chinooks has wonderful owners, great food, and as you can see, a killer view!