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As a musician, do you ever write or think of songs while out on the water paddling? I often get my best ideas for songs while out on still water. When the world is still, my mind is still and I reflect on some of my most personal thoughts.
What is your favourite song to listen to while out on the water, or that is about being out on the water? I often prefer not to listen to music when I’m out on the water. I like to be present in nature when I have the chance to get away from the busyness of life. One of my favourite songs about water is ‘Swallowed in the Sea’ by Coldplay. That’s one of those songs that I listened to on repeat in high school!
What are some of your favourite lakes or places you have adventured and explored? Growing up in the Pacific Northwest, my family often vacationed near Lake Chatcolet and Lake Coeur D'alene in Idaho. In my opinion, this is one of the most beautiful places in the United States!
Do you prefer paddling in a canoe or kayak, and why? As an adult I find that I enjoy kayaking more because of the independence of paddling my own boat as well the design that allows for quick maneuvering but as a child, I loved going out on the canoe with my parents and two older siblings. There was something so heartwarming about packing a family of five into a canoe and experiencing everything together… especially having to work together not to tip over!
Any fun or interesting paddling stories you can share? Any neat adventures you've been on? As I mentioned before, one of my favourite memories is strapping the seventeen food canoe to our minivan and then taking it out on Lake Chatcolet. We would paddle to the swimming hole with the rope that swung us out over the lake, and find the best fishing spots to catch dinner!
