A Waverunner Adventure

Headed out of Long Beach Harbor this morning on the Waverunners in slick calm conditions all the way to Cat Island. It was so nice, we decided to make the deep water crossing over to Ship Island. The wind kicked up a bit and the ride home was rough, wet, and fun. Overall, a great day to be out exploring the barrier islands. Pictures are all snapshots from a point-and-shoot digital. I also made an attempt at a few short videos.

A short video I shot while making the crossing from Cat to Ship. Hard to shoot and drive at the same time.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XAmr9oseVg

Here are some birds on the north point of Cat Island.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Shyp9NdIpM

Jason

5/31/08

Cat Island Snapshots

Dead pine tree



Looking east into South Bayou.



Racoon tracks and people tracks.



A few pictures of "the stumps", a popular wadefishing destination.








Jason
5/29/08

Cat Island Sea Shells

Jason
5/29/08

Ship Island Dolphins 2

Jason
5/29/08

Aboard Pugnacious

A few pics snapped while underway in near dead calm conditions, leaving Ship Island, heading toward Long Beach Harbor.















Jason
5/29/08

Ship Island Snapshots

Fort Mass.



Super calm water.



Super clear water.



Lifeguard and NPS officials practicing rescue techniques. Unexpectedly, the lifeguards didn't run in slow motion.



A Chandeleur party boat.



Ship Island day trippers.



Nice sportfisher and a neat little inboard tender.


Jason
5/28/08

Ship Island Dolphins

Jason
5/25/08

Testing the New Lens

Clematis Vine



Sunflower






Unopened Sunflower



Veggies from the garden.




Jason
5/24/08

Bandit

Jason
5/11/08