Kayaking has taken a special place in the hearts of Marcus Lee and Tan Jing Wei, a Singaporean couple who have bonded over their shared love for the sport.
Paddle into Marcus Lee and Tan Jing Wei’s journey of teamwork, perseverance, and navigating life’s waters together.
"I was keen to further pursue kayaking ever since I got my 1-star kayaking cert in Secondary School, but I never found the time to do it," says Jing Wei. The couple's kayaking journey hasn't been without its challenges. Training for the 3-star kayaking certification tested their resilience and technical skills.
"I just keep paddling, and I tell her to do the same!" says Marcus. Meanwhile, Jing Wei, who has a military background, will ask Marcus to sing marching songs, a form of motivation that he finds puzzling yet endearing.Like any partnership, Marcus and Jing Wei occasionally face disagreements, especially when executing technical manoeuvres during kayaking.
The couple also faced a near-miss during a channel crossing with other kayakers. Jing Wei backed the leader's call to push forward, while Marcus felt they should have waited. "Marcus and I took a few plastic float balls and attached them to our waterproof handphone cases so that they would remain buoyant if we capsized," Jing Wei says.
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