In mid-May, we decided to try paddling with the dog so headed out to Lake Wabamun. There are no dogs on the beach or in the designated swimming area in the provincial park so we went off the boat launch. Water levels were way down this year (like 18 inches!) so the cement was exposed and we launched off the sandy bottom.
Wabamun is nice because, in addition to two launch ramps, there are docks, boat rentals, good washroom and picnic facilities, plus a nice beach. Early morning, mid-week early in the year also meant things were deserted when we got there.
After some initial skittishness, the dog got up and comfortable on the paddle board and off we went. We'd done some dry-land training in the basement along the lines of paddle board = treats and that seemed to have paid off.
We fiddled around in the shallows by the beach for a bit, with some on and off and then stopped for lunch.
After lunch, we tried again with a lot more success. The bay was pretty calm and small (another reason we decided to start here).
Eventually, I paddled south to the railway bridge and back while my wife did some solo paddling with the dog.
I wouldn't take the dog every time, but nice to know it is doable. Next time, we'll maybe try standing on the SUP and see how that goes.
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