Final Paddle – Pauline’s Challenge
On Saturday’s breeze beneath skies so wide,
The last strokes echoed with rhythm and pride.   
From Bridge 8’s banks, strong hearts took flight, 
Toward Fountainbridge in afternoon light.

Each ripple a tale, each mile a song,                                                         
We paddled united, determined and strong.                                               
The Port Edgar Dragons, bold and brave,                                               
Rode waters of memory, wave by wave.

“Pauline’s Challenge” — our guiding flame,                                                 
A journey of spirit, more than a name.                                                       
And as Lochrin Basin came into view,                                                           
A sound rose golden, bold and true.

The Aye Notes marched, their music grand,                                               
Drums of joy, brass in hand.                                                                     
They played us in with fire and grace,                                                           
A finish line, a sacred place.

So raise your paddle, let voices swell,                                                         
Of courage and love, we’ve stories to tell.                                                   
A final day, a heartfelt song,                                                           
Together we paddle, where we all belong.