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Partners for Dynamic Waters

SheilaP

SheilaP

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So my theme of the year has been moving water. I am looking for surfing and bumpy water buddies. I am an intermediate paddler in these conditions. I succeed with a lot of my rolls, but tend to fail when I get tired, especially in surf. I have an awesome self rescue too though. Be great to find someone who is about my level and wants to work on their skills with me. :clap: :clap:

That said, I am not looking for someone to come along and rescue me all the time or take care of me - it is about increasing my safety margin and not going out there alone. On the other hand, I am willing to rescue others when it is safe to do so, and if the sh*t hits the fan would like to know you are there for me too. :shock:

I live in Victoria and love paddling at Jordan River, Baynes Channel, Port Renfrew, and Tofino sometimes too (gotta love those Groupons for accomodation). I have been able to get up to Surge Narrows (Discovery Lodge) a few times a year too. Carpooling may be an option for Vancouver friends. :big_thumb
 
I want to get more experience in dynamic water also. To that end I started doing some WW kayaking last year. I have a roll (somedays more reliable than others). I'm in Vancouver, but I'd be open to making a trip for playing :D
 
WaterMark said:
I want to get more experience in dynamic water also. To that end I started doing some WW kayaking last year. I have a roll (somedays more reliable than others). I'm in Vancouver, but I'd be open to making a trip for playing :D
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Alana said:
I live in Vancouver but I try to head to Tofino and Skooks when I can :)
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Cool! I work on Mondays and Tuesdays (out of the home) and am fairly felxible other than that. Be good to work on skills and have a blast with others.
 
Looks like there's a loosely organized VKC trip to Tofino for the 25th-26th and few other sea/surf kayakers coming as well.
 
rider said:
Looks like there's a loosely organized VKC trip to Tofino for the 25th-26th and few other sea/surf kayakers coming as well.
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Awesome. I will be out there. I am doing a surf course with SKILS because I really want to bring my skills up. :big_thumb I have a room with two bunk beds booked if anyone is looking for a place to stay. Surf's Inn in Uclelet. Got it with a Groupon so I paid next to nothing.

Dunno if someone wants to walk on the ferry either. I could be in Nananimo whenever (or Shwartz bay).

Thanks for letting me know Rider.
 
Sheila, is that the course that tends to fill up Wickanninish beach with sea kayaks with duct taped rudders?
 
rider said:
Sheila, is that the course that tends to fill up Wickanninish beach with sea kayaks with duct taped rudders?
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LMAO nope do not think so. That might have been the kayak guides exchange. Oct 15, 2011? There was a lot of kayak guides out playing that weekend and the groups were very large indeed. They were not instructed by any local company though; they were peer led sessions.

The class is am doing has small ratios student/instructor. Don't even think the class is that big. :big_thumb
 
rider said:
Sheila, is that the course that tends to fill up Wickanninish beach with sea kayaks with duct taped rudders?
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Rider, that's the SKABC surf course you saw.
 
Hi Sheila!
You may or may not remember me from the SISKA campout last June. Anyways, I'm looking to stretch my comfort zone in a safe setting as well. I'm living in Vancouver now, but I'm back on the island some weekends. Let me know if you'd like to set up a time when we can get out and practice.
 
Sheila,
where the heck is Baynes Channel anyway? Not that I could go... jammed up with moving into new house in 2 weeks, may even interfere with WCP Spring Fling!! I hope not.
And myabe YOU can babysit me while I flop around like a dead fish in rough seas :lol: :lol:
I do have the "half roll" down pat :wink:
'nak
 
Rodnak Kayak said:
Sheila,
where the heck is Baynes Channel anyway? Not that I could go... jammed up with moving into new house in 2 weeks, may even interfere with WCP Spring Fling!! I hope not.
And myabe YOU can babysit me while I flop around like a dead fish in rough seas :lol: :lol:
I do have the "half roll" down pat :wink:
'nak
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Hope this helps...
All the best for a smooth move. :big_thumb
 

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Aha! Not far from home... I have always wanted to get over to the Discovery Island site for an overniter. I also heard, it can be a bit dicey doing that crossing. So it also doubles as a play area for the suicidal? :shock: :lol: I assume you have to wait for that right tide, wind scenario, the one I want to AVOID!! :yikes:
Thanks... actually one day... I need better skills first.
 
kayakingkarebear said:
Hi Sheila!
You may or may not remember me from the SISKA campout last June. Anyways, I'm looking to stretch my comfort zone in a safe setting as well. I'm living in Vancouver now, but I'm back on the island some weekends. Let me know if you'd like to set up a time when we can get out and practice.
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Same back at you! If you are coming over let me know. I am flexible with days/times. :mrgreen:
 
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