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ROC(M)DSC Course-Ripple Rock Squadron:
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ROC(M)DSC Course-Ripple Rock Squadron:
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Friday, 10 February, 2012
Saturday, 21 January, 2012
Sunday, 1 January, 2012
1/1/12 2011 Season Celebration.
Another good year for our paddling club. Lots of wonderful events happened regardless of the slow start.
Paddlers will paddle.
High light social event of the year was our club barbecue with Justine Curgenven, adventurer and film maker.
Great food, beach side barbecue and wonderful guest speaker Justine. Every one loved her. It was the most attended function the club has ever had. Seems like we like to party.
Early on at least 6 of our club people went to Paddlefest which is always a lot of fun. Just go to play boats and gear even if you have 2 allready. Always look for that third boat.
Hanging out with the paddling stars,at another Greenland course barbecue with Cheri Perry and Turner Wilson hosted by Monica and Trevor from Comox. Lots of tall stories.
One of our club went to Lake Samanish and helped out with Greenland week and spent some quality time with well known Dubside and Maliqualk the Greenland champion roller. You cannot find better paddlers to hang out with and hope somthing rubs off.
A couple of our club members attended the 10th year of STICKS on the South Sound in Washington.
This was a 3 day weekend of skin on frame boats and greenland paddling. Doing morning Yoga with renown paddler Helen Wilson and spending a little time with Dubside was lots of fun
Cheri Perry and Turner Wilson world renown instructors did a one day courses here and 4 of our club members attended. We love Cheri and Turner never lets us down. Its our 3 year doing their courses.
We participated in a number (?) how many of wednesday night paddles, where we get to meet new people and share ideas and paddles.
We also did a number of day trips and I think the best one was the hottest day of summer and we swam in Newton lake after paddling there from Small Inlet.
We had quite a few skills nights in the estuary and at least 3 new people honed there paddling skills and wet exits to the point of being comfortable enough to go on a wind /current paddle on Johnstone Strait.
If I think of what I missed I will add it but I think this shows all in all it was another great year on the water with new friend and old friends.
life is good.
Paddlers will paddle.
High light social event of the year was our club barbecue with Justine Curgenven, adventurer and film maker.
Great food, beach side barbecue and wonderful guest speaker Justine. Every one loved her. It was the most attended function the club has ever had. Seems like we like to party.
Early on at least 6 of our club people went to Paddlefest which is always a lot of fun. Just go to play boats and gear even if you have 2 allready. Always look for that third boat.
Hanging out with the paddling stars,at another Greenland course barbecue with Cheri Perry and Turner Wilson hosted by Monica and Trevor from Comox. Lots of tall stories.
One of our club went to Lake Samanish and helped out with Greenland week and spent some quality time with well known Dubside and Maliqualk the Greenland champion roller. You cannot find better paddlers to hang out with and hope somthing rubs off.
A couple of our club members attended the 10th year of STICKS on the South Sound in Washington.
This was a 3 day weekend of skin on frame boats and greenland paddling. Doing morning Yoga with renown paddler Helen Wilson and spending a little time with Dubside was lots of fun
Cheri Perry and Turner Wilson world renown instructors did a one day courses here and 4 of our club members attended. We love Cheri and Turner never lets us down. Its our 3 year doing their courses.
We participated in a number (?) how many of wednesday night paddles, where we get to meet new people and share ideas and paddles.
We also did a number of day trips and I think the best one was the hottest day of summer and we swam in Newton lake after paddling there from Small Inlet.
We had quite a few skills nights in the estuary and at least 3 new people honed there paddling skills and wet exits to the point of being comfortable enough to go on a wind /current paddle on Johnstone Strait.
If I think of what I missed I will add it but I think this shows all in all it was another great year on the water with new friend and old friends.
life is good.
Thursday, 29 December, 2011
27/12/2011- SURGE NARROWS
December 27, 2011
Fellow Club Members Brent A and John G and I were joined by Courtenay paddlers Jonathon and Dylan.
The day was mostly mild and overcast that turned a little wet by late afternoon.
We caught the 09:30 ferry to Quadra...the late Turn at 12:28 allowed us to get into Surge Narrows to play in the tail-end of the Ebb. The days Max (Flood) Current was +6.4 at 13:08.
Here is a photo of me Surfing the 'Feature' about 45 minutes to an hour after the turn. The Current is doing approx. 2 maybe 3knots at the time of this shot. I wanted to show the membership that the front-end of the Flood produces easy conditions that one can actually Surf with little consequences. It's a HOOT!
This shot shows Brent surfing at, or near Max Current (+6.4 knots), Dylan is the one in the Orange 'yak, Jonathon in the all Yellow boat, and John G in the Yellow on White kayak. They are resting and waiting in the Back Eddy for their turn. At this Current speed, one requires considerable paddling skills.
The Club trip into Surge Narrows slated for May 12-13 weekend already has 13 sign-ups...there is room for 20 at Discovery Island Lodge...better jump on the remaining 7 spots.
NOTE: we are not looking to be in the Narrows beyond anyones capablilities.
ta ta,
Ken B
Wednesday, 28 December, 2011
28/12/11 Riverite wins kayaking Greenland gold
Riverite wins kayaking Greenland gold:
'via Blog this'
Bumped into this article I think an interview with Ken B although I am not sure. I will check it out..
'via Blog this'
Bumped into this article I think an interview with Ken B although I am not sure. I will check it out..
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