![p1000934_blog Fat Paddler's new kayak - Boréal Nanook](http://fatpaddler.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/p1000934_blog.jpg)
Fat Paddler's new kayak - Boréal Nanook
The day finally arrived for me to pick-up my new kayak. It also came with pouring rain and horrendous winds chopping Sydney’s waters to bits. Still, that made having a coffee with the crew from Sydney Harbour Kayaks more inviting!
![p1000928_blog Sydney Harbour Kayaks - The Spit, Mosman](http://fatpaddler.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/p1000928_blog.jpg)
Sydney Harbour Kayaks - The Spit, Mosman
Of course the Fat Paddler is never one to let bad weather stop a paddle, so into the new boat and out into the wind for what turned into one of my hardest paddles yet. 5km felt like 50km, with 3 foot chop smashing the kayak and 30 knot winds playing havoc with every aspect of my paddle technique. Needless to say not too many pics today (and all wind-swept!). Probably would have been better to stay indoors!
![p1000929_blog Heading into Middle Harbour with the wind behind me](http://fatpaddler.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/p1000929_blog.jpg)
Heading into Middle Harbour with the wind behind me
![p1000933_blog A wind-swept Fat Paddler trying hide the fact he's soiling himself with fear](http://fatpaddler.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/p1000933_blog.jpg)
A wind-swept Fat Paddler trying hide the fact he's soiling himself with fear
![p1000939_blog Best place for the kayak today - strapped to the car](http://fatpaddler.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/p1000939_blog.jpg)
Best place for the kayak today - strapped to the car