Since moving to this area in October 2006 I've been excited to get out onto the Bay and do some exploring, learn more about the wildlife here (Moreton Bay is a Marine National Park - just from the shore we've seen dolphins, turtles, dugongs, a humpback whale on migration as well as numerous bird and fish species) and about the sea. As I fell pregnant with Em the month after we moved here this was all put on hold.

For Christmas my Dad very kindly gave me a kayak which enabled me to finally get out on the Bay - joy! However, due to my lack of knowledge of the sea I felt a bit apprehensive about venturing far on my own, so I've joined the Wynnum Redlands Canoe Club. The members I've met so far have all been friendly, and I've learnt quite a bit already.

From our new home I'll be able to take a short cycle down to the clubhouse each Saturday morning for my weekly paddle where I hope to learn more about the sea, currents, etc, see some of the wildlife the others have seen while paddling (especially dolphins closeup) and stay away from certain other wild inhabitants (ie. bull sharks) in the area.