Sydney Sunrise Paddles

Sunrise over Manly

Sunrise over Manly

One of the real joys of getting out early in the kayak is seeing sunrises from the water. There is something magical about a dark horizon turning gold and then watching an amber rising sun reflected off the water, all whilst bobbing about in gentle early morning swell.

Call it a sudden moment of romanticism, but I was looking through past photos and realised just how many sunrises I’ve seen over the past few months. So I thought perhaps I’d share some of those moments. Enjoy – FP

Rising sun reflected in the Sydney city skyline

Rising sun reflected in the Sydney city skyline

Dawn from Five Dock (west of the Sydney CBD)

Dawn from Five Dock (west of the Sydney CBD)

Sunrise over Seaforth

Sunrise over Seaforth

Dawn over North Head

Dawn over North Head

Dawn breaking over Berowra Waters

Dawn breaking over Berowra Waters

Sunrise bathing the Sydney city in amber

Sunrise bathing the Sydney city in amber

Sunrise through the mists of Bantry Bay

Sunrise through the mists of Bantry Bay

Stormy dawn, Berowra Waters

Stormy dawn, Berowra Waters

Sunrise over Grotto Point

Sunrise over Grotto Point

Sydney Harbour Bridge at dawn

Sydney Harbour Bridge at dawn

Amber dawn over Bradleys Head

Amber dawn over Bradleys Head

The Fat Paddler by Sean Smith