Daryl Remmler from Think Kayaks gave me an intro to Bob Putnam and the good people at Deep Cove Canoe and Outdoor (North Vancouver) and I managed to get out and do 90 minutes on a Think Evo and paddle around five islands in the Indian Arm waterway on Friday. After leaving the hire centre by the water, I went 300 metres up the street to the Canoe and Outdoor shop (retail heaven for me) and made sure I supported the local economy as well.
Bob Putham and also Kim were awesome showing me a range of video and website links of the locals surf ski racing and sea kayaking exploits, some great viewing, from a very active paddling community covering a number activities.
On Saturday I joined Daryl and his mates out at West Vancouver, they were doing a 23 km race as part of their preparation for next years US Surf ski Champs................since I was in holiday mode and everything, I took the fat mans track and just did a 17 km out and back, instead of completing the triangular course. The tide was running out and with a breeze they were getting a 2 metre rolling swell between West Vancouver and Stanley Park. The tide differential is a massive 5 metres between high and low, so a lot of water moves around here plus the shipping lanes add to the equation as well.
Just kicking back by the canal in Waikiki at the moment, great view of some K1's training in the morning and afternoon, and a truckload of Outrigger Canoe's training in the evenings.
When we get back we will be meeting with the Mana Kayak Racing Club to discuss event scheduling. I feel this is very important to enhance participation with all the various Paddle Sports groups not only locally, but inclusive of surrounding areas and also Nationally.
(Photo slide show right hand side below Race Series Calendar)
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