Day 40 Rest Day
Waking up knowing I had a rest day off the water set me up for a day of high spirits, unfortunately I wasn't able to embrace any kind of sleep in; Nic and I were off to visit the Sunshine…
Day 35 Point Lookout to Moreton Island
This morning was yet another slow and arduous one where I attempted to stall the paddle start over and over again. My lack of energy and life became the new normal, the constant foggy head and subtle unawareness to my…
Day 39 Caloundra to Mooloolaba
Day 39 - Caloundra to Mooloolaba The spirits were high and the winds were up... I was feeling all optimistic about the day ahead, i was starting to almost let myself enjoy the journey and the moments out on the…
Day 43 Sunshine Beach to Noosa Heads
Waking up knowing I had very little to paddle was an added bonus as I contemplated just what I’ve done over the past month and a bit. We decided to launch the jet ski from Noosa River and drop me…
Day 42 Coolum to Sunshine
Sleep ins don’t happen, I’m not sure I even know what they are anymore. I think I was awake with anticipation and excitement, today my ex lifeguard supervisor was my water support crew. Its been absolute years since I’ve seen…
Day 36 Rest Day
I woke up this morning feeling drained and unenthused, despite today being a rest day. We had decided to try and sleep in but as usual my body clock kicked in and I was up and moving before the…
Day 33 North Stradbroke Island to Point Lookout
This morning was a morning I dreaded having to paddle, while physically I knew I had the capabilities it was the mental strength I was truly suffering with. Nick and Beechy went to launch the ski while I was left…
Day 31 The Gold Coast Stretch – Rest Day
Waking up at an unusually early time still very much in the dark was not creating an overly enthusiastic mermaid, however the reason for the wake up I knew would be well worth it! Over a month ago, quite…
Day 29 Byron to Pottsville
Yet another early start to the day as the Byron Surf Club came alive from all hours of the morning with members in the gym, the gear shed's and diving into the ocean to start their day off the best…
Day 27 Ballina to Byron
My internal body clock now insists on waking me up at 6am, in reality its not too early but i do aim to make ample time of what sleep i can get. With the constant moving and change it is…