First Paddle Of the Season!

Yesterday I went out for my first paddle of 2013! I went with my friend Eric, who first introduced me to paddling. He gives lessons through his business Poseidon's Finishing School For Stand Up Paddlers. Eric is a great instructor and will help you feel comfortable and confident on a board. If you've ever been curious about getting out on the water and experiencing the most fun workout you've ever had, I highly recommend it!
 I was a little nervous to get back on my board after having been off it for five months, but it was just as fun as I remembered it being, and I don't think I've lost any skills (although I will admit that my neck and back were a little sore today). We paddled from Swantown Marina to Priest Point Park, and since it was a reasonably calm and warm spring afternoon, it was a nice, mellow reintroduction to paddling. The sky was so beautiful, and the view of the mountains was incredible. Being out on the water is such an awesome blend of relaxation and invigoration. That is why I made my goal to go to the gym twice a week during the "rainy season"only- because this summer I think the water and my paddleboard are going to be the only gym I'll want to visit. Yeah!!