Paddlers Collection

Bathers and Bathing Machines at Scheveningen, The Hague, The Netherlands. Note the Bathing Machine owner about to strap his horse to one of the Bathing machines to pull it further inland away

Belize - Regatta on the River
A regatta on the Belize Haulover Creek, also called the Belize River, Belize City, Belize. Date: 1911

Paddlers Photographed
Papa snaps Mama and the baby as they paddle

A canoe, 1850
3330651 A canoe, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of a canoe, a lightweight narrow boat, typically pointed at both ends and open on top)

A canoe, 1850
3330647 A canoe, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of a canoe, a lightweight narrow boat, typically pointed at both ends and open on top)

Central America, Belize, a point of view shot of kayaking through mangrove cayes in the shallow flats of the Caribbean Sea

Children playing at the beach
Young children playing on the beach with a shovel and bucket. Altl are wearing charming fashions from Gnooch s, Brompton Road, London

Twin-hull sailing boat of the Friendly Islands (Tonga).. Handcolored lithograph from Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsches Complete Gallery of Peoples in True Pictures, Meissen, circa 1835-1840

Margate Sands - People on Beach, paddlers, town on right. Part of Box 145 Boswell Collection - East Coast. Date: circa 1900

China - Shanghai - Dragon Boat. Date: circa 1930s

Paddling Eastbourne
Paddlers at Eastbourne, with the pier in the distance : nearly everyone is wearing a hat, cap, bonnet or other form of headgear. Date: 1905

Paddling, Kent Coast
A party of paddlers at a Kent coast resort. Date: 1922

Three paddlers at Scarborough, North Yorkshire
A father takes his little son and daughter for a paddle in the sea at Scarborough, North Yorkshire

Native American Canoe, 1880
Engraving of a Native American Canoe and two paddlers taking a European passenger over the rapids, British Columbia, 1880

North Sands, Scarborough, North Yorkshire
View of the North Sands at Scarborough, North Yorkshire, with strollers and paddlers

Dieppe Paddlers
Children paddling in the surf at Dieppe, France

Polite Paddlers
Two ladies exchanging polite greetings while paddling

Group Photo of Bathers
A group of paddlers pose formally for the photographer - some cheerfully, some doubtfully, some apprehensively, others merely po-faced

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"Paddlers: Embracing the Serenity of Water and Sun" From the picturesque shores of Scheveningen in The Hague to the vibrant regatta on Belize's river, paddlers find solace and adventure amidst the waves. Captured in timeless photographs, these bathers and their bathing machines transport us to a bygone era where leisure met elegance. In Central America's Belize, we witness children playing at the beach while kayakers navigate through enchanting mangrove cayes. With every stroke, they immerse themselves in nature's beauty, exploring hidden corners of this tropical paradise. Margate Sands beckons with its golden shores as twin-hull sailing boats grace Friendly Islands' waters in Tonga. These vessels glide gracefully across azure seas, carrying paddlers who seek both tranquility and excitement. China's Shanghai hosts an exhilarating Dragon Boat festival where teams paddle fiercely to honor ancient traditions. As oars slice through water with synchronized precision, spectators are captivated by the spectacle unfolding before them. Closer to home, Eastbourne and Kent Coast offer idyllic settings for those seeking respite from bustling city life. Paddling enthusiasts embark on serene journeys along these coastal gems, finding peace within each rhythmic stroke. Scarborough stands witness to three paddlers united by their love for North Yorkshire's rugged beauty. Against a backdrop of dramatic cliffs and crashing waves, they forge unforgettable memories that will forever be etched into their souls. Whether it is embracing history or immersing oneself in nature's wonders - whether it is competing against others or seeking personal fulfillment - paddlers embody a spirit that transcends borders and cultures. They remind us all to cherish moments spent under open skies and upon glistening waters; for it is here that true freedom resides – where dreams take flight with every dip of a paddle into uncharted depths.