Lehner, P. 1949 July 24 - continued We returned in about half the time; on nearing shore we decided to try for a small beach (even though it meant heavy surf) rather than attempt to find the channel among the rocks through which we came out - the surf was up - we managed to ride the surf to the beach area in the surf but had trouble after we abandoned ship at about 35 yards out; the surf threw us in and the undertow dragged us out - with some efforts we managed to make it to shore only to have to explain our unusual maneuvers to three onlookers - it was almost dark when we arrived, so we left none too soon; returned to Dr. Ely's with our bedraggled selves, left the one widgetail, and two paddles, then returned to the hotel - a hasty meal, a bit of scribbling, a couple cool lemons, and so to bed.