While launching from Tandag, Buzzy capsized cause his spray cover wasn’t in place. The Tandag Port is a tricky place for kayaking. It’s a narrow gorge of less than 200m wide and waves just pounce from all sides. It’s like being in a washing machine. Buzzy lost his sunglasses, his second and last pair.
I was so focus on getting out of the port that I wasn’t even aware of Buzzy’s capsize until I got out into the open sea and waited for him. He told me his saga when he finally came out to join me.
Ironically, once out of the port, the open sea was calm. In fact, today, the sea was like a mirror and it was sizzling hot with no wind. We made quick progress with favorable current. We were moving at 7-8km/h with ease. Going with the flow. That’s the secret of kayaking.
At the entrance to Lanuza Bay, it was big surf and chaotic sea again for about 3km. But once we entered the bay, it was back to calm water.
Landing at Lanuza is tricky with surf breaks. Before going in, I packed everything down in anticipation of a capsize. Going in slowly, I surfed the first wave and the GPS registered a cool 14km/h surge. That was like a teaser. On the next one, it just completely swallowed my bow and I became a tiny helpless vessel being thrown forward forcefully. I went under and my head hit a rock. Luckily, it was nothing serious. I got up and the water was just waist deep. I quickly checked the kayak. Nothing was lost except for the life jacket which drifted to the shore. A fisherman picked it up and handed it back to me with a strange look in his eye.
Capsize No.3 for me and welcome to Lanuza, the surfing town ! There is no better way to make an entrance 
More kayak surfing to come…
AKfour seven
9 months ago
I stand here today humbled by the task before dofus kamas, grateful for the trust you have bestowed, mindful of the sacrifices borne by our cheap dofus kamas. I thank President dofus power leveling for his service to buy dofus kamas, as well as the generosity and cooperation he has shown throughout this transition.
Mel Muaña
10 months ago
Buzz, walay nada diay nang spray skirt nimo?! kinsa kaha gahimo ana noh?!lousy!..hehehe..
Keep on paddling..
Praying everyday for your safety at sea and on land.
God speed.
Philip Lau
10 months ago
Hi buddy, read your blog and can’t help wonder in amazement the courage and the grit you displayed in overcoming all odds. Hope you are all right. Ordinary kayakers would have just given up, after having been swallowed up by giant waves and getting bumped on the head. But that’s not you, the man I got to know so well. Swee, I pray continuously for your safety and those around you. God speed.
Buzzy
10 months ago
everything is doing fine especially the kayak. it was a lousy capsize hehehe 1 first capsize was i was texting and suddenly out of nowhere wave just jack up and break from my left side and no time to react. Second was doing my sweep turn and skirt slip off hahaha the rest was fun and keep on paddling forward.
Jörgen
10 months ago
Well..dont loose all your stuff. In the end you will have nothing left.
Seems my advice about cords.elastics for the sunglasses did not reach you.
In the surf you should just paddle backwards when a big wave comes and in the valley of the wave you paddle towards shore. No matter how big the surf is, this is the way to go safe. And it’s much better than knocking on a rock…but it’s just a idea.
Keep on going. And paddle to the Metal.
Regards Jörgen
Johnny Ceviche
10 months ago
Swee Chiow & Buzzy,
Godspeed. I’ve been following your journey every day and I am craving for more pictures and the daily narrative reports, keep them coming.
bernard
10 months ago
another endless ride for a life time Buzz! is the kayak ok?
hoz
10 months ago
The Expedition is making good progress. We are following you everyday. This is an adventure of a lifetime!