On this fine Wednesday morning, February 19, 2025, Daniel Brock finds himself gliding along at a steady pace of 6 mph, just below sea level along the stunning coastline of California. Currently positioned in the waters off the coast, approximately 2 miles southwest of the picturesque Point Dume State Beach, he is surrounded by the gentle rhythm of the Pacific waves. The sun casts a warm glow over the water, a perfect backdrop for his maritime adventure. Although there are no new messages from Daniel at the moment, one can only imagine the tranquility he must be experiencing as he navigates this scenic route. For a closer look at where he is, you can check out the map visualization [here](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?center=34.01411175727844,-118.8215160369873&zoom=13&size=600x300&maptype=terrain&markers=color:red%7C34.01411175727844,-118.8215160369873&key=AIzaSyCYAUlOyd8PRZ5u4YE2J2-VRCbWF9EXHO4).