Looking for Whitewater experience - Mid-Island...

[johnniekombat]

I have 2 Jives and all the gear, and a van for transport (could probably carry at least 4 boats). I have surfed a few times at Cox bay, and have good boat balance and fitness.

BUT

I have never been in a river with these boast and I have owned them for over 5 years! My flatwater paddling experience is high, but not so much on the moving water...I have an ok roll, but I''m up for the challenge.

If anyone is interested in showing a newbie the ropes around Vancouver Island, I would be grateful. Hell, I'd even buy the gas!

I really want to go down the Nanaimo River whatever else is in the mid Vancouver Island area (I live in Nanaimo).

Anyway, put me on your 'we need an extra person' list.

Also, I should note. I just want to be able to explore cool rivers and maybe find a few spots to go play around in and surf. I'm not looking to take on any crazy crazy water.

email: john@johncooper.tv

[George Walford]

The Nanaimo is good, but if you are beginning I would suggest you start with the Cowichan. You will flip and swim on some parts of the Nanaimo almost certanly. But of course, that is part and parcel of being a beginner!

I am just getting back into paddling after an injury, and I am looking at doing either the Cowichan or the Nanaimo fairly soon.

The Jive is a great boat for learning - I own one myself but only use it for surfing now.

I will keep you posted on when/where I am going out as I need parters to paddle with as well, and due to my injury, I can't paddle the hard stuff as much as I would like to.

[johnniekombat]

Right on George, sounds good. Drop me a line when you have something coming up. I work as a realtor in Nanaimo, so my schedule is flexible (yet unpredictable). Ready when you are!

[johnniekombat]

Im still very interested in joining someone on a river excursion! Lets make it happen! The gas is on me!

[Barndog]

I would love to join you on a trip. I gotta Riot Nitro and am looking for some easy stuff. I've done some surfing in it and the Chilliwack, other than that I have run a few rivers on the mainland, but still consider myself a beginner.

I am really only available weekends because my wife works during the week and I'm home with baby. I'm based in Victoria and can fit 2 boats on my car.

Mike

uir.sapientia@gmail.com