Kayaking I used to be afraid of the water - especially natural bodies of water. This comes from learning to swim late due to tubes in my ears. So rivers carry

Kayaking I used to be afraid of the water - especially natural bodies of water. This comes from learning to swim late due to tubes in my ears. So rivers carry a lot of mystique for me. I got into class 2-3 whitewater kayaking as a teenager, gained confidence in rivers, then did a bit more after college. Recently, in my 40s, I realized “it’s ok to have interests your partner/family doesn’t”. Somehow this was a eureka for me to find more hobbies away from coding. So for me kayaking has been a part of that and my family has been supportive. Hopefully I'll find a local group that shares my interest at my beginner skill level :)