Rock Boiler Practice

Did the Tahoe paddle today from Cave Rock to Zephyr Cove and back.
Started out flat as a pancake but anticipated winds 10-15 mph and gusts to 30mph.
Made it to Zephyr Cove with zero wind. While having lunch the wind kicked up out of no where.
White caps everywhere and big swells from the wind and boats. The wind was at our backs so paddling was no problem ( had the RoRow's so it wouldn't have mattered anyway ).
This turned out to be the perfect opportunity to practice maneuvering around boilers.
For those of you who may not know what a boiler is; it is a rock or other structure which is below the surface the suddenly appears above the surface due to swell or wave action. They seem to appear out of no where and can be very hazardous.
I found some rocks that were getting hammered by the action on the water and headed straight in to them. Not only was it a tremendous way to practice it was a BLAST!! Spent some time in there and got pretty worn out.
First pic is how the water started, the rest speak for themselves.
Calm seas do not make a skilled kayaker. Practice honing your skills safely when you can.

That looks super hairy man. I can't believe the lake changed that much that quickly.

Tahoe can sure get crazy real fast.   Great pics.

Wow, boilters look painful if you screw up!  SoCal yakers are wearing helmets these days when cave exploring and surfing.  Boiler exploration certainly seems like a good time to wear a helmet!

Calm seas do not make a skilled kayaker. Practice honing your skills safely when you can.

amen brother 

Tote... I notice the guys in t-shirts.  Was it that warm in Tahoe?

Looked like fun!

It was warm enough to swim and wear just suits. The T-shirts are for sun protection.