Believe it or not, the Canadian Team is gearing up for the 2009 World Surf Kayak Championships at Santa Cruz, PORTUGAL: 30th July to 9th August.
I’m just throwing out where I’m at with planning and other “stuff”…..
There is interest in an East Coast team so I’m wanting to know who is serious about wanting to […]

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Together we have made waves!  The micro-hydro applications at Surge Narrows and the Okisollo Tidal Rapids have been disallowed.  A big thanks to the Keller family (Lanny, Ralph, and Albert), of Coast Mountain Expeditions, and everyone who wrote and sent letters to the powers at be.  We have set a president and achieved a huge victory […]

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There are new applications for tidal power production around most of Quadra Island. These applications are part of a recent gold rush of private claims staked for potentially profitable energy sites all over BC. Labeled “Green” some power projects may balance-out as benign, but others come with harsh environmental and social consequences.  Permits can be […]

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You now have less than a month to meet the earybird registration dead line (September 5th), for the 7th Annual Canada West Paddle Surf Fest.  Late registration will cost you an extra $5.00.  The event will take place at Cox Bay and the Surf Junction Campground, near Tofino and Ucluelet, on the September 19-21/08 weekend.  For pre-register and […]

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For some images and a story from the 2008 Puntledge River Paddle Festival go to http://playak.com/news.php?idd=145212820625, http://public.fotki.com/TerryPenney/tarp–play-kayaking-2008/, and http://www.flickr.com/photos/brad_steels_gallery/sets/72157605398003641/.
Ron McClintock lost a 190 cm Carbon AquaBound Shred at River Wide on the Sunday of the Puntledge Festival.  It has red Plasti Dip painted onto the shaft which is peeling.  It has his name and number on the blades, […]

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Vollunteers needed to help repair the Tarp and Play trail (Puntledge River) on the May 24-25 weekend.  If you are availiable please contact Ryan Stuart at (250) 898-8697 or ryan.stuart@shaw.ca.  Much thanks!

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For a nice article and race results go to http://www.bclocalnews.com/vancouver_island_central/lakecowichangazette/news/17989704.html

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The 4th Annual Puntledge River Paddle Festival is a go!  It will take place in Courtenay, BC, on the Puntledge and Browns Rivers on the May 30 - June 1 weekend.  Don’t miss this amazing event!  Activities include shuttles, beginner and intermediate guided river runs, beginner clinics, guided inflatable kayak trips, freestyle clinics, an “expression […]

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