[ When he finally touched the sand, Malkus remained seated firmly in his boat. He wasn't sure, after all, whether or not he'll need to make a quick retreat back into the waves! ]

It's-

[ He turned his back and extended a long slender arm towards the ocean horizon. ]

It should be across the lake, but I don't remember the lake having all of this sand on the other side. A party? No! Hohoh- as creative as this face may be, it's part of my profession!