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St. Pete's Beach, Florida Remember when you first tried kayaking? It was probably in a recreational plastic kayak rental parked along an inviting waterway on a beautiful, warm, sunny day. Ocean sit-on-tops, St. Pete's Beach, Florida You emptied your wallet or used your credit card to rent a couple of basic, indestructible, wide-bodied kayaks for a couple of hours to try it out, to see if you like kayaking. Fort De Soto, Florida. Recreational rental kayaks, canoes, and paddle boards Here's to all those sturdy, recreational soldier kayaks out there that teach us to be patient, shop around, visit symposiums, and find a kayak we really love. One that fits just right, performs with ease and grace, invites us to play, inspires us to invest in tons of our own custom gear, and compels us to buy cars and racks built to haul them around with us everywhere we go. Fred Howard Park, Tarpon Springs, Florida I look at the rec kayaks. But I leave 'em be, even though

This is a typical mid-winter look for many living in cold climes. With inconsistent temperatures and conditions that seem to change from one day to the next or within just a few hours, it can be tricky to get the wax right for the cross-country skis. Hey! Are you coming along? Or are you just going to sit there? Enjoy the snow while you can. The spring thaw is going to be wicked this year. This scene is so much more appealing and still a very long wait to enjoy again in Canada! Happy trails. The BaffinPaddler

Some yoga poses are more difficult than others on cross country skis. Something new to explore. Yoga goes where you go and stays with you, on and off the mat. It doesn't have to be spectacular or perfect. Yoga is a great teacher. Thank you yoga teachers around the world. Thank you yoga. It makes everything better. Happy winter trails. Namaste. The BaffinPaddler