Sunday, January 10, 12021 HE Well, it is January and the days are short. In the summer it was so easy to get out early for a paddle but I have been reluctant to go early in the winter for good reason. Cold. Poor visibility both for me and for others. But in the spiritContinueContinue reading “Janus: Gateway to the Morning”
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Polar Bear Paddle 12021!
Friday, January 1, 12021 HE Thank you Peter for pushing for a polar bear paddle! It was not exactly polar conditions out, nor did either of us go in the water, but it was the first day of 12021 (human era, see the video below for the explanation)! And what a great way to ringContinueContinue reading “Polar Bear Paddle 12021!”
The Four W’s
Original: Monday, December 21, 2020 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJnq12dbdSs Not these four W’s. I am not sure if I actually heard the four W’s from someone or just made it up. I vaguely feel that I was told to consider the four W’s from a surf instructor in Mexico for water safety. But it may be a conflationContinueContinue reading “The Four W’s”
Boundary Bay: Downwinder
Sunday, December 20, 2020 Back to back paddle days! What could be better? Slightly better conditions for day two and a rest day in between? But no complaints here. I was a little bit bummed out that I missed paddling a crazy windy day on Friday, with winds ranging from 20-24 knots and gusts ofContinueContinue reading “Boundary Bay: Downwinder”
Jericho Upwinder/Downwinder
Saturday, December 19, 2020 Conditions were not ideal in any sense of the word today. I didn’t have a paddling partner, the wind was medium, and it was raining. But I did have a green light to go out for an afternoon paddle as our boys were preoccupied with two brand new kittens. I hadContinueContinue reading “Jericho Upwinder/Downwinder”
My Paddling Box
I read somewhere that it is a good organizational practice to have a paddle box. A sort of grab-and-go bag so that if you happen to go out on a whim for a paddle you are unlikely to forget anything. And then I found myself at Caulfeild Cove ready to go for a paddle butContinueContinue reading “My Paddling Box”
Squamish River Estuary: Hinterland Roots
Sunday, December 6, 2020 I grew up in Squamish, so paddling through the Squamish River Estuary has been on my paddle radar for some time now. I remember canoeing through the estuary with my best childhood friend, Jeff Kindree, and his aunt and uncle. So on Monday, when Annie asked me if I would be paddling in SquamishContinueContinue reading “Squamish River Estuary: Hinterland Roots”
Downwinder 2.0: Spanish Banks to Vanier Park
Monday, November 30, 2020 After a light taste of downwinding two weeks ago I have been watching the winds on windy.com incessantly. This is despite having set up alerts. So I was super stoked when I received notice that my “alert” conditions had been met. A Pacific frontal system was coming and bringing wind warningsContinueContinue reading “Downwinder 2.0: Spanish Banks to Vanier Park”
Bowen Island: Checking Out the Coastline
Wednesday, November 25, 2020 Despite the number of reported Covid-19 cases still being sky-high for British Columbia, it seems some people are following the new guidelines. At least that is what my sporadic client bookings would suggest. I am not complaining though, at least I am on the fortunate side of still having a job,ContinueContinue reading “Bowen Island: Checking Out the Coastline”
Crossing Burrard Inlet: A Reconnaissance Mission
Sunday, November 22, 2020 The view from Spanish Banks East Concession out over Burrard Inlet to Point Atkinson. Photo by Mon Jef Peeters. I have some lofty ideas on the horizon for my SUP adventures. I have yet to do an overnight trip. My long-term goal is to do the Sea to Sky Marine Trail from VancouverContinueContinue reading “Crossing Burrard Inlet: A Reconnaissance Mission”
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