MEC Paddlefest a Success

Well, the MEC Paddlefest was a blast. Lots of visitors, awesome weather and Carburn Park as the venue made for a great day. I taught 4 clinics for introductory canoeing and had an interview with a local tv station. My dog Ribby enjoyed paddling with me in my canoe and with Kyle on his kayak. We also went for a scooter ride around the park thanks to Michel's awesome off roading scooter. The clinics that I taught went well. I had all ages ranging from 9 to about 69. I had a great day and I thank the volunteers that came and manned the booth all day. Great job! Can't wait for next year. Its an event not to miss.

Intermediate course on June 13

Well, the course went well. The weather was a scorching 25 degrees and the water felt great. No dumps or accidental swims and the time to get down to Cochrane from the Dam was less than anticipated. The group did very well with their eddy turns and forward ferries and we even had time at lunch to try some back ferrying skill development. Hope everyone had a great time, I know I did with the great help of Bob, Jackie and Dave.

Kayak Paddles Found

It's a miracle, someone found our kayak paddles and we got them back. Just so you all know, if you lose something, post it on Craigslist and Kijiji under the lost and found catagory and you may just get your stuff back. That is what happened to us and I am so happy that I took the time to post on those websites. It actually works.

Basic River June 6 Cancelled

Well, I had to cancel the lesson tomorrow, it's just too cold with the rain. There may even be snow too. Oh well, there is always June 20 and July 11 and Aug 8.

I lost my Brand new Paddle today

Well, I had a bad day today. Someone took my brand new Werner pink Twist bent shaft kayak paddle at noon at the Wildcat Hills Gas Plant Parking area. This is a popular take out for paddlers that put in at Ghost Dam. This same person took my Partner's bent shaft kayak paddle as well. If anyone sees these paddles out there please drop me a note.

May 2009

Well, this May has been a very busy month like always. Our Group Lessons (high school groups) have been in full swing since May 4 and we've had over 300 students go through our program so far. The first 3 weeks of June are also booked up with another 200 + students anticipated still to come. We have also had 2 successful flatwater courses and 1 Basic River course run in the last couple of weeks. Please check out our Lessons Program Broshure to see what up and coming courses we are offering. This year we have Jackie (pictured on left running Gooseberry Ledge) and Michel returning as full and part time instructors. Bob is a new instructor this year and is fitting in very well and turning out to be quite the natural teacher. Bob and Jackie will be my full time instructors for Canoe Camps this summer. They will make a great team. Keep posted for news about upcomming courses and camps.