This week I’ve finally had the time and the nice weather to become better acquainted with my paddle board – a Jimmy Styks Scout expedition. The first day out (staying near our dock and doing large loops) was a bit of a shaky start, although I’m proud to say I didn’t fall in. Since then I’ve gone a little further each day and today I managed about a 75 minute run. Again a little shaky but getting stronger and bit more confident. No falling in which is a great thing although I’ll admit to having to go down on my knees when a cabin cruiser whose operator doesn’t know the meaning of “no wake zone” came a little close
I had a real workout getting back as the wind had come up quite strongly and of course I was paddling against it – at times I was either stationary or even losing some ground. Still I now understand why I’ve been told that SUP paddle boards provide a full-body workout and are great for core muscles. As is always the case, now that I’m back and relaxing on the deck of Alice, the wind has dropped and all is calm 🙂