Went for a “Midnight Paddle” with Grant and Mike, mainly to test the shoulder. There was a full moon and no wind so conditions were ideal. I was using the “Penguin” and the other two were on SUP’s. We entered the water at 9:30 pm near the Water Treatment Plant at Kingston and Fallingbrook Road. The shoulder felt good so we paddled to Ashbridge’s Marina and back, a distance of 7.71 kms. Got out of the water at 11:30 pm. A good workout and the shoulder feels fine, now we just need some surf... Check out our route.

Last weekend while at Tony’s cottage I came across a temporary fix for the lack of time I have been spending in the water, due to my shoulder. I tried paddling in Lake Kushog, and that seemed to be great, no shoulder pain. Since bringing the “Penguin” back home, I have managed to paddle a mile east and a mile west of Port Union Road with no adverse effects. The next step will be to paddle east to Frenchman’s Bay and then west to Bluffers Park. This is a great way to keep in shape. Of course I will have to remember to pack water and a lunch, just in case the wind switches to the opposite direction...