Let me tell you…The fear of GOD was firmly planted in my mind after this failed attempt. It was my first time being absolutely alone on the ocean, not even a distant island within sight. Waves breaking over the kayak, searing pain ripping through my abdominal wall and my body’s desire to evacuate all the contents of my stomach made for a memorable experience to say the least. After we returned to Tsunoshima I was educated on the effects of the current and wind direction as we discussed Plan B…Munakata to Okinoshima.