It all started when I was researching places to paddle in the Florida panhandle. Paddlers living there were only too happy to offer suggestions and advice. In the process, I was invited to join an event that included several of the paddling clubs.
It was only a few weeks away, but I managed to pull it together and go down for a long weekend with a member of my club. We launched the first day with paddlers representing almost a half dozen organizations. By the first turn in the river, we were sharing experiences, observations and jokes. By lunchtime, we were like one group.
It’s like that with some other avocations but paddlers seem to share a special bond. It may be rooted in a love of the sport, appreciation of nature, the spirit of fun that pervades or all the above. I don’t know for sure.
But, it’s a beautiful thing.
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