Well, first paddle for me happened this past thursday. An ice pack that has been persistent and cool temperatures delayed things until 4-2. Launched at the Presque Isle breakwall. Check out photos in the photo gallery starting with the following one.
Ice at the Presque Isle breakwall on the 1st paddle of the season
Also have videos in the gallery as well, here is the first of the four:
Video of paddling in the ice.
Enjoy!
sam