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Sometimes you just can't wait for the ice to melt to start the journey!(PC Instructor Eric Leclair on Rivière Puvirnituq, QC)
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 Graham's Gab As the first e-newsletter of the year, there are lots of things to tell you. For example, you can now pay memberships and courses with Interac/Debit Cards! The KANAWA section in Rapid Media magazines looks great, PC is attending five national Outdoor Adventure Shows thanks to support from Ontario Tourism and a new partnership with National Search and Rescue and the launch of the 2012 Waterwalker Film Festival. Perhaps the most ironic news is that as Paddle Canada celebrates its 40th Anniversary, PC and I are now the same age. I plan on celebrating by going skiing with friends and family in New Hampshire for a week. But how are we going to celebrate Paddle Canada's 40th birthday? As a non-profit that has weathered the storms for 40 years, it certainly deserves some special attention. I am very interested to hear any ideas you have for celebrating. So until next time, stay in tight and stay upright. Graham Ketcheson
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 Ontario Outdoor Superior Adventure Contest
Enter monthly for your chance to win an adventure prize package for four people. Valued at $27,000.
Features seven days of unforgettable experiences on Lake Superior's north shore, with celebrity hosts Darren & Michelle McChristie of Superior Outdoors magazine. Other highlights include a guided hike at Pukaskwa National Park, wildlife viewing in Slate Islands Provincial Park, an Agawa Canyon Train tour, kayaking, standup paddling, sailing and an exclusive helicopter tour over Lake Superior.Learn more and enter contest here |
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PC Makes the Rounds of the National Outdoor Adventure Shows
We just returned from a busy, fun filled weekend at the Toronto Outdoor Adventure show. We talked to hundreds paddlers about PC courses and how to find course providers nationally. We also showed some of the wet stuff we do in the pool. Thanks to all the volunteers who helped with the show and pool demos.
This coming weekend (March 3/4) the PC booth will be in Vancouver. Drop by and say hi to Mike Darbyshire and the PC volunteer member team. We will also be attending the following shows :
Two For One Show Coupons
Take advantage of the PC 2 for 1 Coupons available for a show near you (valid only for Vancouver and Calgary) - Visit this page and save the coupon images, print them and present at the show ticket office.
Volunteer For a Show
We are still seeking volunteers for Calgary shows to help for 2-3 hours in the booth. You will get the benefit of an all weekend pass to the show, plus any parking fees will be reimbursed. Come meet some of your fellow PC members and get connected to your regional paddling community.
Contact Graham at the office - 1-888-252-6292 or info@paddlecanada.com
Reminder to Instructors and Paddling Schools: These shows are driving traffic to our "Search For A Course" web pages. I encourage you to list your courses ASAP to maximize the marketing benefit of selling your courses. I further encourage you to list prices and what is included in the course fee in the "Comments" box at bottom of each course registration page.
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And the Bill Mason Scholarship 2011-2012 Award goes to.....
Emma Drudge - Congratulations!
On behalf of the BMMSF Committeee and the Board of Directors of Paddle Canada, we are pleased to announce Emma Drudge is the recipient of this years award. Emma received a cheque for $1000 from the scholarship fund, to assist her in her academic year. She also receives a free one-year membership to Paddle Canada. Emma is currently enrolled in 3rd year at the University of Kings College in Halifax, pursuing a combined hounours degree, part in Journalism and part in Environment & Sustainability.
The committee received and reviewed 11 applications in fall of 2011. Read full story here.
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2012 Waterwalker Film Festival
This year Paddle Canada's Waterwalker Film Festival Committee has accepting film submissions from amateur and professional filmmakers from around the world.
Paddle Canada plans to honour and highlight featured Canadian locations and filmmakers. You will notice the festival categories have changed to reflect this. New categories are: Canadian Location, Featured Canadian Fillmmaker, Paddle Canada Instructional Programs.
The cost for hosting a Walkerwalker Film Festival will be $199.
WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED BY MARCH 5, 2012
Read more about the Waterwalker Film Festival
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Volunteers Needed for Instruction and Safety Committee and River Kayak Program Development Committee
Instruction and Safety Committee The committee coordinates with the Program Development Committees, instructors, and Regional Member Associations to constantly improve the safe delivery of PC instructional programs.
Volunteers must be a current PC Individual or Instructor member. If interested in joining the committee or to learn more please contact Peter Kasurak - I&S Committee Chair - instruction@paddlecanada.com
River Kayak Program Development Committee (PDC)
The committee co-ordinates the the development and maintenance of the river kayak program of skill, instructor and instructor training and certification. It works in partnership with Canoe Kayak Canada and its national Leader & Instructor program to train instructors under one national program, offering candidates dual certification under CKC and PC.
PDC is seeking new members and also a new Chairperson. Volunteers must be River Kayak Instructor Trainers and who are known as strong leaders in the paddling community If you are interested in joining the committee or learning more please contact the Mick Lautt - rkpdc@paddlingcanada.com
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Book Reviews
From time to time the office receives books, on a number of different paddling topics. As a result, we have asked our pc members to read and write a reviews. Here is the first in a series of book reviews which will be shared on paddlecanada.com (Resources menu -> Book Reviews)
Wild Whitewater Adventure For Teens by Pamela Stagg
Withers, Pam. (2011). First Descent. 272 pages. Tundra Books, $15.00 hardcover.
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PC Instructor Members Make a Splash at the 2012 Reel Paddling Film Festival
Four out of the nine winners of this years Reel Paddling Film Festival were by PC Instructor Members - Way to Go!:
- Ryan Vandecasteyen, Faroe Des Roches, Curtis White - The Pipedreams Project
- Zac Crouse - So Fine
- Becky Mason - Advanced Classic Solo Canoeing
- Norm Hann - Standup 4 Greatbear
Read More about films and festival tour here ______________________________________________________ A special note from Ryan from Pipedream Project to PC Members:  Interested in hosting your own private screening of The Pipedreams Project: The Movie? We now have a streaming online private screener available on Vimeo! Ideal for clubs, school classes and small film festivals, our online screener means you can get access to the film anywhere you have an internet connection. The online screener is currently password protected and available for private events only. Contact us with information about your screening, and we'll get the link to you ASAP! We're also in the process of applying to as many film festivals as possible all across North America, so watch for The Pipedreams Project coming to a film festival near you! Thanks! Ryan & Faroe The Pipedreams Project www.thepipedreamsproject.org ______________________________________________________________________ |
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Canadian Paddling 2012 Calendar
The 2012 Canadian Paddling Calendar showcases 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 that PC is unable to produce & distribute the Canadian Heritage River Calendar to members last year.)
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PC Instructor News
Bursary Announcements from the SUP and Sea Kayak Program Development Committees:
1. Training Bursaries for SUP Instructors & Trainers
 Paddle Canada awards bursaries to instructors to further the Paddleboard (SUP) program in Canada. The intention of the bursary is to help defray travel costs for instructors coming from or organizing courses in underfunded areas throughout Canada.
Paddle Canada also wishes to assist in the development of video resources for the instruction of Paddle Canada Paddleboard (SUP) program.
For 2012 we have $2000 available to instructors or instructor trainers to further the above stated goals. If you are interested in applying you must do so before March 31, 2012.
2.Training Bursaries for Sea Kayak Instructors & Trainers
 For several years now Paddle Canada has been awarding bursaries to instructors looking to further the sea kayaking program in Canada. The intention of the bursary is to help defray certification or travel costs for instructors coming from or organizing courses in underfunded areas throughout Canada.
For 2012 we have $1500 available to instructors or instructor trainers. If you are interested in applying you must do so before March 31, 2011. More information on both these bursary opportunities and how to apply, please is see the Instructor Notice Board. _______________________________________________________________________
Upcoming National Instructor Courses There are a number of Instructor Training Courses and some recert clinics being offered nationally, please refer to the following summary pages:
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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
Office Hours
(please note: office will be closed for Ontario March Break - March 12-16, 2012)
Monday to Friday, 9 to 5 pm EST (closed weekends & statutory holidays)
Holiday Hours: Closed between Christmas and New Years: Dec 26 - 30) Open again Jan. 2.
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Advanced Classic Canoeing DVD - Winner of 2012 Reel Paddling Film Festivals Best Instructional Movie! - DVD includes 2 bonus movies: Solo Reflections and Original Introductory Classic Solo Canoeing
