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15 January, Day 4
Barry’s wrist is swollen so we’re having a rest day today – a shame as the sea is very calm. During the night  Barry’s kayak was stolen by a protester against the rise in gas prices. They have blocked the way to the ferry and one of them wanted to put the kayak on a fire.

14 January, Coordinates 52.27.45, 69.32.83
Great overnight camp by a river with lot of geese and ducks. Set off in calm weather with the possibility of more wind. The tide helped us across the big bay then turned at the start of the narrows, making further progress very slow.
We passed two clusters of small houses and were met by the Navy – by name! A good day’s paddle, clocking up 33 nautical miles and adding ibis to our bird-spotting list.

13 January; Coordinates 52.38.80S, 70.19.85W
Exciting surf today. Paddled 22 nautical miles in 5 hours. Spotted an albatros and again saw lots of other birds.
We’ll probably camp here, sheltered from the gale by an old hut. Going to eat and relax now, having fixed Barry’s broken skeg.

12 January: Coordinates 52.53.66 70.42.42
Finally on our way with an unexpectedly good five hour paddle.
The headwind died then went north east. It was nice to kayak near to the shore and we saw penguins, lots of other birds and even a seal!
We have heavy rain now but have found a good, flat place to camp and are happy.