The sea is less rough and after paddling away from the main cluster of more seasoned surfers, I manage a handful of decent waves.
The Sun (2015)
Males make annual reluctant excursions, paddling away through earth with human-like hands, to find a female.
Fay Weldon NOTHING TO WEAR AND NOWHERE TO HIDE: A COLLECTION OF SHORT STORIES (2002)
Snug in this waterborne nest, he paddled away from the cruel mirth of the swimmers, intent upon solitude.
Maupin, Armistead SIGNIFICANT OTHERS (1989)