On Different Tides

I took you all at around 12 to 13 years of age, Untrained and unskilled you all were!

Spinning in circles upon the water. Yet things change. You learn and excel.

"I can't do this"

You did though, didn't you!

12 months to nurture, and 5 years of glory.

The best of the North West! Nationals 5 years running!

Now you move on. It's what you must.

Your lives are mapped out in front of you.

The gradients will sometimes be steep and sometimes you will have to paddle against the flow.
There will be turbulent times.

Yet I know you will all achieve amazing things.

Some of you go to the forces, some to further education and some to exiting, amazing careers!

It is the end of an epic era, and the beginning of another for you all.

I am so so proud of every single one of you!,
It has been an honour.

Follow your flow ladies and gentlemen for we are now left in your wake!

There are ones to follow in your footsteps. The new breed of water monkeys have arrived, they just don't know it yet.

I hope you wish them the same success and experiences that you all shared in and I hope we see you all again.

B.Z.

Senior Paddle Monkey

*OUT*