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Current Strokes | Coups Courants
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November 2011
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Style Canoeing Program Launch (Meech Lake, QC)
Instructors from left: Reid McLachlan, Priscilla Haskin, Becky Mason, Dave Wooldridge, Charles Burchill, Dot Bonnenfant
Photo by Joyce Mason & Reid McLachlan
Read more about the new Style Canoeing Program in this issue of Kanawa - Fall 2011
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 Graham's Gab The cedar canvas canoe is away and the sailboat came out of the water last week too in preparation for winter storage. However there is still to odd nice November day for paddling (heck was out paddling yesterday - 17 degrees and sunny!) so the SUP board and sea kayak remain on standby in the driveway or on the roof of the car, ready at a moment's notice. The pic above is of me, the lone paddleboarder, keeping up with the kayakers at the Georgian Bay Storm Gathering in mid October. The event did see a storm; a 966 milibar low stalled over James Bay causing 30 to 40 kn winds to blow over most of the Great Lakes all weekend.
See the pics and videos. I am happy and encouraged to announce that participation in our national paddling skill courses is up by 30% over last year! That means more Canadians improved their skills and knowledge and will remain safer on our waterways, than in many years! There were also 20% more courses offered this year, than last year. But the season is not over. Many October & November skill courses are still to be be reported (about 25 canoe, 48 sea kayak, 10 SUP courses), so likely will see even higher numbers yet. Stay tuned for full report, being prepared for the upcoming AGM, December 10, 2011. Kanawa Magazine is out and should be hitting everyone's mailboxes right about now. It's a little late, however filled with some great armchair reading for the coming late fall days on canoeing and SUP'ing. Until next time, please stay in tight & upright on the water, Graham Ketcheson
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Kanawa & Rapid Media Update
With excitement, Paddle Canada announced earlier this week, the new partnership with Rapid Media in 2012. With sadness PC acknowledged, the partnership will effectively end the publishing of Kanawa Magazine after 33 years. There will still be two more great and final issues of Kanawa published up until February 2012.
PC President Blair Doyle had these words to say about the recent announcement:
 "Kanawa magazine has been the representative life blood of PC for over 30 years and I, like several addicted PC paddlers, feel a loss in coming to my future. Alas, all good things, do have to come to an end, and like the rest of the world, we have to live in the reality of today, making decisions for tomorrow. Rapid is very progressive, a 'make sense' partner. Journeying with them may lead us both to unexpected destinations. So, I am really quite excited to see the Rapid communication machine helping convey the PC message starting in 2012."
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Board of Director Update: Richard Alexander & Bryan Sarauer.
The PC board of directors is pleased to welcome back past president, Richard Alexander, who has been on a leave since summer of 2009. Richard has jumped back in and taken on the Treasurer's role. Richard was president of PC from 2006 to 2009 and lives in St John's Newfoundland.
 In early fall, we got news that Saskatchewan director, Jim MacDonald, unable to continue in his role, submitted his resignation to the board. We thank Jim, for all his work and dedication to the organization this last year. After a quick nomination call, Byran Sarauer of Saskatoon, stepped forth as the only candidate for director of Saskatchewan. Bryan is a sea kayak instructor and has served as a member of executive of the Saskatoon Canoe Club. Welcome on board Bryan.
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Seeking Volunteers to Join Paddle Canada Committees
The following committees are accepting new members to help them in their various tasks:
- Sea Kayak Program Development Committee
Chairperson David Johnston. Is looking for one member from the regions of Ontario, Quebec and northern Territories.
- Stand Up Paddleboard Program Development Committee
Chairperson Tony Palmer. Is looking for one member from each of the regions of Central (MB, SK.), Quebec & Atlantic (NB, NS, PEI or NFLD)
- River Kayak Program Development Committee
Chairperson Mick Lautt. Is looking for more members from any region but more specifically Quebec, Northern Territories and BC.
- Communications (Marketing) Committee Chairperson Corey Locke
Is looking for members from any region of Canada. - Member Services Committee (view more info)
Chairperson Rick Wise. Is looking for members from any region of Canada.
If interested in learning more or joining in the fun, please contact the Committee Chairperson directly. For general information on all our volunteer committees, please visit the Committee Page.
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Transport Canada Office of Boating Safety Funding Support
Paddle Canada is very pleased to announce that we have obtained funding support, through Transport Canada Office of Boating Safety - Boating Safety Class Contribution Program. This funding helped with the following projects in 2011:
- Stand Up Paddleboard Program Development and Launch
- National Paddling Symposiums: Atlantic & Alberta
- Travel Expenses for Instructor Training for canoe, sea kayak and SUP programs.
- National Safety Awareness Media Campaign: posters, magazine & web banner ads (December 2011 and early winter 2012).
Paddle Canada would like to officially thank Transport Canada, Office of Boating Safety for this support.
A special thanks goes out to project proposal reviewers Anna Mallin (instructor member), and Directors Rick Wise and Blair Doyle.
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Book Reviewer Wanted!
From time to time the PC office receives copies of paddling related books. Ideally it would be great to learn more about these books, post descriptions and reviews of them on the paddlecanada.com site as a benefit to all. We have two books up for review right now :
- Trans Canada Trail Official Guide: Northwest Territories by Jamie Bastedo
- First Descent by Pam Withers.
Your reward for reading and writing a short review is a FREE copy of the book - your's to keep.
If interested or have questions please contact (888-252-6292) Graham at PC office. |
Werner Paddles & Paddle Canada 
Werner Paddles and Paddle Canada are pleased to become the new and only Canadian partner in Werner's Healthy Waters Program. When customers register their newly purchased Werner Paddle online, a donation is made in part to all Werner's Partners. So spread the word and register your paddles today, which in turns supports Paddle Canada.
 Paddle Canada is grateful for the financial support from Werner Paddles, a leader in design & technology for all crafts moved by paddles: canoes, kayaks, rafts and SUP's. |
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NEW THIS YEAR! Canadian Paddling 2012 Calendar
The 2012 Canadian Paddling Calendar showcasing paddlesports in Canada. Every month features spectacular images of canoeing, kayaking and stand up paddleboarding in Canada.
Great gift idea!
Order your copies today! Paddle Canada members receive special discount price of only $13.60 each - a 20% discount! (total cost of $20.50 includes tax and shipping)
(Note: Due to loss of partnership funding from Parks Canada, we regret to inform you, we are unable to produce & distribute the Canadian Heritage River Calendar to members this year.) |
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PC Instructor News
1. Course Admin Tip of the Month : Using the 'Update' feature
When viewing a course details, use the 'Update' link to:
- Change dates (course is postponed until later in the season or next year)
- Change or add an instructor assisting on course
- Change a course location(s)
- Change whether or not a course is publicly listed or not
- For Instructor Courses, changing dates feature, is often used to move dates forward in time, to allow instructor candidates to continue to "pre-register" (but don't forget to change dates back to original before completing course report!).
What a wonderful tool the 'Update' link is, and makes life so much easier for us all!
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Thanks for reading
Until next month, keep your stick in the water...
Graham Ketcheson
Executive Director
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Contact Info
Paddle Canada | Pagayer Canada -- PO Box 126, Kingston, Ontario K7L 4V6
1-888-252-6292 613-547-3196 Fax: 613-547-4880
Skype and Twitter: paddlecanada
info@paddlecanada.com www.paddlecanada.com
Fall Office Hours
Monday to Friday, 9 to 5 pm (closed weekends & statutory holidays)
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