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VIDEO FROM SKOOKUMCHUCK RAPIDS:

November 14th, 2008

Here are some links to You-tube from a weekend at the SKOOKUMCHUCK RAPIDS (Sechelt rapids). From Victoria it was a 7 hour trip from my house to the top of the wave, but well worth it if you ask me!

Paddling in strong Tidal Current areas entices some risks, even though the wave and the glassy water gives the image a gentle impression, the actual water speed produces some almost unfriendly features behind the first 3 waves, and swimming would not be a fun experience…..

Surfing standing waves is a really special activity, it requires the right equipment, training, and set of skills. Trust me on that!

You can also walk to the rapids from Egmont and enjoy the view, for more info……

NOW FOR SOME ACTION….. (If you are viewing this website with Internet Explorer you will need to left click on the empty square below and OPEN).

And another one…

PODCAST LIBRARY

November 14th, 2008

Here you can follow this link and spend the next 24 hours listening to interviews from industry leaders, manufacturers, famous expeditionners, boat designers, book writers, people that love kayaking from all over the world!

The podcast library is divided in sections: People, Subjects, Expeditions, Places…. The advantage of the good old interview is that you can get into the details, cover the subject, I liked it a lot!

FOLLOW THIS LINK and enjoy….

FRIENDLY WHALES….

November 13th, 2008

PHOTOS AND STORIES GRACIOUSLY SHARED BY YVES AQUIN:

Photos Whale1: FRIENDLY!!!!!
Ahous Bay, Vargas Island (Tofino BC). A Gray whale is having fun pushing my kayak, probably asking for a rub. Kind of a weird experience when thinking of the size of a whale, wondering what is going to happen next.

Photos Whale2
Ahous Bay, Vargas Island (Tofino BC). Hummm, this whale is coming right at me. what a great experience being so close to a whale. Lets keep an eye on it, I do not want it to get closer!!!

Paddling on the West coast…. can’t believe it!