Riding the Waves of Life: Paddling as We Age I should start this post by reminding you that safety should be your top priority when paddling in challenging weather. Always check the weather forecast, inform someone about your plans, wear appropriate gear, and ensure you have the necessary skills for the conditions. Having said that, paddling in tough conditions can offer a unique sense of peace and solitude that is rare to find. If you resonate with this sentiment, you’ll understand why I chose to paddle in what many would consider extreme weather, come hell or high water. However, if this seems like unnecessary thrill-seeking to you, I encourage you to continue reading. Perhaps I can help you understand my perspective. So, despite the bad weather, or maybe because of it, I had launched into the white capping rollers, and attempted to paddle at a sustainable pace, tacking upriver against the flow and the buffeting 60 km/hr winds. At times I came to a standstill, but because I w...