The "porpoise" of going on an Outdoors paddling trip

Going paddling for two days means that we see marine life. On Saturday and Sunday saw a few porpoises, lots of seals and starfish, eagles and other furry ones (otters and racoons). But there are other purposes to going on the paddling trips—having fun, camping, overcoming personal challenges and helping out.

Mr. Yates, Ms Ferris and a group of 11 students and one Thai visitor (Will) ventured to Portland Island to accomplish all of the above and more. Some of the students had never been on a paddling trip before, so there were surprises (fun and hard work). Everyone worked together to create a great team—whether it was cutting unwanted broom plants for the National Parks Branch (to help the regeneration of native plants) or facing the challenge of hard paddling—especially on the return voyage. The wind and tide were in our favour, but the going was still hard for some. Well done to everyone for stepping up to the challenges.

– Jenny Ferris, Outdoors