Deception Pass Dash 2008

I thought I'd kicked the habit. I really did. So many years of not having it. So many times I've said to myself that I just don't need it any more. Dang....it just isn't true. 

I'M STILL AN ADRENALINE JUNKY! 

Ok, the first step is to admit I have a problem. But I'm not powerless over it -- or am I? 

The 2008 Deception Pass Dash was an absolute blast. We arrived at Bowman Bay at 7 AM. It was dark. No one was there except for the race coordinators. We stood around and scouted the site. 

3 photographers with quality gear awaited a fantastic day of activity, athleticism, comraderie, and good old fun. 

Rick went to the Bridge. Sean went to the point. And I had the  best job of all. I was out on one of the rescue boats. So the guys got more and better images. I got a few great shots, but the rocking and rolling of 3 - 6 foot swells, keeping an eye out for paddlers in trouble, and holding on so I didn't bounce off the boat meant that my shutter didn't get as much use. 

The race began at 10, but the safety crew went out earlier. I was able to capture the starting line up, and then we waited. We were the sweep crew, so we made sure that no one was left behind. 

As I come down off my adrenaline high, I know this was a day for awakening the spirit within. Who says I need to be miss mellow, laid back all the time. As we sift through 1300 or more images, I know I've found my calling. 

I need a couple miracles. Some way to make a real living doing this kind of thing. Some way to stay in the flow of this energy.  Yes.....nothing is for free, but I'll continue to do this race as a gift back to those who've carried me forward. 

On and on....ramblin on....