Paddle and Row © Jane Hathaway

Take 5: World of Watercraft

When summer heats up, it’s time to hit the water! Whether your vessel of choice is a canoe, kayak, sailboat, rowboat, or paddleboard, nothing beats the feeling of the paddle breaking the surface or the wind catching the sail on a sunny, summer day.

Why not check out an upcoming paddling program at a Mass Audubon wildlife sanctuary near you, or check with your local sanctuary to see if they offer canoe or kayak rentals (covid regulations may affect availability) for your next amphibious adventure?

And in the meantime, get inspired by these five photos of folks getting out and enjoying the life aquatic from our annual Picture This: Your Great Outdoors photo contest. Don’t forget to take some photos of your next paddle and submit them to this year’s contest by September 30!

Canoeing with a Great Blue Heron nearby © Rosemary Sampson
Canoeing with a Great Blue Heron nearby © Rosemary Sampson
Paddle and Row © Jane Hathaway
Paddle and Row © Jane Hathaway
Surfing at Eastern Point © Amy Powers-Smith
Surfing at Eastern Point © Amy Powers-Smith
Sunset Kayak © Robert Watroba
Sunset Kayak © Robert Watroba
Learning to sail near Vineyard Haven © Jim Oliphant
Learning to sail near Vineyard Haven © Jim Oliphant
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About Ryan D.

Where: Mass Audubon Headquarters, Lincoln | Who: A Vermont ex-pat, lifelong skier, musician, photographer, motorcycle enthusiast, budding native plant gardener, and pun master | Favorite part of the job: Working with wonderful colleagues to make nature accessible to everyone