“Ripples of Resilience: Navigating the Inner Tides” by Lucas Turnbull

In this soundscape composition, I revisited Mooney's Bay, where I previously trained for Canoe/Kayak with Team Canada. This return occurred four years after I left the sport, and I chose to immerse myself once again in this familiar environment. The soundscape presented here explores the emotions I experience while on the water and how they have evolved since my active participation in the sport.

I enjoy being on the water and paddling alongside my friends. It brings me a sense of calmness and weightlessness as if all my problems vanish. Initially, paddling clouded my connection with water, replacing tranquillity with anxiety and stress, particularly concerning upcoming races and qualifiers for international competitions.

Upon returning to this environment after a break, I discovered that despite the negative associations I had developed, I still found a sense of calm. It required a shift in perspective for me to rediscover my love for the water.