7/25/05. Today, Christa and Mom went to look at the town. Others put their hooks in the water to continue there dream of fishing salmon out of the waters of Homer, AK. I had one thing on my lind, however. My first open water paddle, I was pretty excited. Unfortunately, the weather was pretty excited as well; wind, rain and moderate chop was the order of the day. I was not to be deterred though. Donning rain gear, snacks, water, life jacket (of course), and a wide brim hat, I set out to the bay following this 15' sloop.