“Golden Hour” on the Ottawa River is truly a magical time of
the day. When the sun starts to peek
through the clouds, over the trees, it aluminates the water creating a golden
glow that attracts photographers and kayakers from around the world.
My first-time experiencing “Golden
Hour” was back in 2016 when I was at Keeners Whitewater Camp. There’s something
special about seeing the sun rise over the trees while your out on the water,
with a small group of friends. Maybe
it’s the feeling of freedom and peacefulness while surfing the perfect wave, or
the amazing times you have experiencing life with others, maybe it’s a little
bit of both. This past weekend I had the
pleasure of experiencing “Golden hour” once again.
Usually I’m not much of an early
riser, however lying in bed, remembering two years ago, gave me the motivation
to get up. Standing out on the river side
in the exact same spots as two years ago really touched me in a special
way. Not only reminiscing on the last
time I saw the Ottawa River at its best, it allowed me to see how much I have
changed within the last two years of my life.
Looking back, I have progressed so much in my kayaking career, two years
ago I could barley catch corner wave, this year throwing tricks like blunts
seems so easy. It’s a little scary to remember who I was and
compare that person to who I am today.
Two years fly by so fast, I can’t even start to imagine who ill be or
what my kayaking skills will be like in 10 years, more-or-less 20 years. I look forward and embraces the adventures
life will take me on in my future.
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