Paddling Through Reflecting Stillness

TRAVEL. ADVENTURE. SPORTS.

It was a trip out on the still canal of Fehrbellin

Paradise is just a paddle away. They say. And I couldn’t agree more. Since I stood for the first time on a paddleboard I fell in love with this new sport. I haven’t been paddling consistently over the past few years but whenever I had the chance to explore some foreign waters, I did not hesitate.

And today was another day for exploring. The sun was shining with no more than a light breeze blowing. I packed my inflatable paddleboard in the car, drove down to the canal I had pinpointed on Google Maps, and turned off the main road to find an entry point.

The short gravel road was leading straight toward the water. There was parking on site, a picnic spot, and sluices on the canal regulating the water flow.

I got out of the car, found a spot where I could comfortably walk into the wet, and was happy with my choice. Nobody else was around. Birds were singing, the daisies blooming and some tiny boats were resting on the water.

I unpacked my inflatable paddleboard and started pumping. The exercise doesn’t start once I’m on the water but it begins as soon as I prepare my board. Bringing the pressure to 15psi is easier said than done. Usually, I’m all sweaty before doing the first paddle strokes.

But it’s all part of the game and eventually, I was ready for the adventure.

My board has four holes for screws where I can mount a camera stick. This is where I place the GoPro, a water-proof camera, to capture my adventures on the canal.

On my clothing, you can see it’s a rather warm day. It was one of the first days this spring I was wearing…

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