December 12, 3:16 pm:  Seals checked us out near Middle Reef and Machaux Rock, a shallow area just south of Davids Island. Click for video:

More photos from that still, gray afternoon… the curious seals (and our gear!) were the only bright spots.

Alex takes a breather at TKC (Touring Kayak Club) in City Island

Jerry at City Island (the Bronx); Josh (at right) test drives a boat

Execution Rocks on the horizon

Alex and Jim paddle towards Columbia, Davids and Huckleberry Islands

A curious seal keeps his distance

A beautiful morning at Horseshoe Harbor

In the afternoon, horizon and sky start to blend

Jean heads for home