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Chapman Falls

Kelsey — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 17:38:00 +0000

Chapman falls is located just outside of Sechelt B.C., very close to the Skookumchuck Narrows. Over the past ten days I’ve been lucky enough to spend lots of time surfing the amazing wave at Skook and also managed to gain V.I.P. access to this very cool set of waterfalls.

Dropping into Chapman Falls (Photo Emily Lussin)

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Stoked on Revelstoke

Kelsey — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 19:30:06 +0000

Anyone that keeps track of these things might of noticed that Atlantic Kayaker hasn’t been updated for a while. Unfortunately it was hacked and has just been put back to normal, long story short here we are again.

I got back from Colorado just in time to catch the tail end of creeking season in Alberta and in time for things to really get going in B.C. After less than a day back in Canada Scott Feindel was at me to go paddling. First we hit up Cataract Creek in Southern Alberta which is one of my favourite runs in the area. It’s got an awesome waterfall, a decent sized slide and lots of good drops in between. After Cataract we took a day off before heading to Revelstoke.

Titan on Cataract Creek (Photo Scott Feindel)

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15th Annual Kananaskis Whitewater Festival

Kelsey — Thu, 29 May 2008 15:29:08 +0000

The 15^th annual Kananaskis Whitewater Festival was held over the weekend. Rain and cold temps made the event hard on the eyes and anything you wanted to keep dry but it didn’t stop well over a hundred paddlers from all over Canada from showing up to have a good time. Kan Fest is without a doubt one of the largest festivals in Canada and is the funest one that I’ve been to.

Auctioning off a Habitat

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Leap of Faith is Delicious

Kelsey — Thu, 15 May 2008 02:13:46 +0000

The Elk is one of those runs that’s short but oh so sweet, like Belgium chocolate…even though I don’t like chocolate… I’ve heard people that do say that stuff is delicious. The Elk is just outside of Fernie B.C. and is a great start to the season in western Canada. This little mission was formed though the power of Facebook, ah yes Gragtmans would be proud!

Oh so delicious (Photo Scott Feindel)

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Heart Attack Harry

Harry — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 17:55:39 +0000

Heart attack Harry

This is one of my newer nicknames thanks to Dan Coates, cardiac Cox is another. I remember the conversation with the new surgeon, Dr Pelletier. He came to get a consent signature for bypass surgery. Good news, chance of dying is only 1% from this procedure. The important thing was that by next paddling season I would be good to go paddling. I signed on the dotted line. My bypass surgery was on October 12th. (more…)

Bringing In The Next Generation

Dustin Barker — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:03:44 +0000

Bringing in the Next Generation

About six years ago I meet Geoff at a pool session learning to roll his kayak. Since then we have enjoyed many outings on the river and as time went on so did life changes like work, kids etc. (more…)

Canadian Team Trials

Kelsey — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 01:53:45 +0000

Canadian team trials for the 2009 World Championships in Switzerland took place over the weekend in Chambly, Quebec. The event boasted excellent water levels, unseasonably warm weather and the most impressive wave competition I’ve ever seen.

Lefty Pan am right off the bat

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I come from a Land of Maple Syrup…mmm

Kelsey — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 01:12:28 +0000

With the limited season and all the traveling I do I have had very few chances to paddle in Nova Scotia over the last couple of years. I was really excited to find out that the Medway river was running at prime flows for playboating when I was home last week.

At home cartwheeling

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Farewell to West Virginia

Kelsey — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 21:43:47 +0000

After a few weeks of epic water I left West Virginia to return to Canada in preparation for Canadian Team Trials. I’ve spent the majority of the last six months living in Fayetteville discovering what an amazing place it is for paddling.

Mill Creek Falls (Photo Stephen Wright)

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Scotian Chute Out - Throwdown #2: April 5th, 2008 @ 11:00am

Dustin Barker — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 01:46:53 +0000

WoldKayak.com and local ambassador Mark Richard brings you the second Hometown Throwdown dubbed as the Scotian Chute Out April 5th, 2008 on the Medway River in Bangs Falls, Nova Scotia.

To Register for the event online go to: http://worldkayakblogs.com/throwdown/register/

Below is a map that you can use for driving directions to the general area. once you are in Greenfeld find the Wilson’s gas stop on the left hand side of the road then turn left at that road which will take you to the River and the Hostel (EAT SLEEP KAYAK).

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