Westport, California

Scenic Wages Creek runs quietly among willows until it encounters the beach, where gravel bars and rocky rapids often allow "dark ducks" to come from behind. There may be a lagoon near the surf, where speedy ducks sometimes lose their momentum, especially if they get caught in a headwind. There may be a stiff breeze off the ocean (upstream), so keep your duck's frontal area small.

            It's not over until "The Duck Stops Here!"