Paddler Returns from 385-km Campaign Against Pipeline

Written by Zoe Szuch and published in the Squamish Chief - A local man troubled by a proposed pipeline through unique and sensitive natural areas has returned from an epic journey to spread awareness. Norm Hann successfully completed his 385-kilometre stand up paddle trip down the British Columbia coastline, but he’s not finished fighting for what he believes in. Read More  Read More

BC Man to Paddle Standup Paddleboard Through Great Bear Rainforest

(Thanks to Jen Segger for this) – Beginning on May 3rd, 2010 and corresponding with the annual Pacific Salmon migration, Norm Hann will be paddling the proposed North Coast Oil Tanker Route through the Great Bear Rainforest and the traditional harvesting lands of the Coastal First Nations on his Surftech standup paddleboard. The paddle and support team will begin in Kitimat,... Read More

Schedule Released for 2010 MEC Big Chop Summer Paddle Series

The schedule for the 2010 MEC Big Chop Summer Paddle Series has now been released. The series consists of 10 races in total, which happen on Thursday evenings at Vancouver’s Vanier Park. Distances for each event range between 7 and 10 kilometers with kayaks, paddleboards, canoes and outriggers all eligible. The first race takes place on April 29th with subsequent races happening... Read More

BC Kayaker Resumes Circumnavigation of South Georgia

Thanks to the Victoria Kayaker blog for this update… Vancouver Island Kayaker Haley Shephard has resumed her attempt to circumnavigate South Georgia after a series of mishaps delayed her original attempt last month. You can follow Haley through her blog: hayleyshephard.blogspot.com/  Read More

Update on BC Kayaker Paddling Around South Georgia Island

Thanks to Victoria Kayaker for this: Last week we reported on Alert Bay kayaker Hayley Shephard who was just about to embark on a solo kayak circumnavigation around South Georgia Island. Storms and a severed finger have now put the expedition in jeopardy. According to the Victoria Kayaker blog, the skipper of the vessel they are on severed part of his finger and short an able bodied... Read More

Yukon River Quest Begins Today

The Yukon River Quest, the longest canoe and kayak race in the world, begins today in Whitehorse, Canada. This year’s field will feature 79 teams with 172 paddlers from all over the world – including several past champions – in what should be a competitive event. Read More  Read More

Kayaking Around Vancouver Island

From the Canadian Press - Nick Castro, a Victoria kayak store owner, will be attempting to break a kayaking record by circumnavigating Vancouver Island in less than 17 days. If the weather co-operates, Castro will leave Port Hardy, on the northern tip of the island, on June 13. He’ll paddle down the Island’s west coast – past Tofino and Ucluelet – and arrive... Read More

MEC Big Chop Summer Paddle Series Preparing to Launch Third Season

New Westminster, BC – March 30, 2009. The Mountain Equipment Coop Big Chop Summer Paddle Series begins on April 30, 2009, off the shores of Vanier Park in Vancouver. This ten race series will be held every second Thursday and is open to paddling enthusiasts of all levels. Racers in kayaks, outriggers, surfskis and outriggers will battle it out on either the 8km ‘Big Chop’,... Read More

Schedule set for 2009 Big Chop Summer Paddle Series

The Mountain Equiqment Co-op Big Chop Summer Paddle Series is a 10 race series happening on Thursday evenings in Vancouver, BC, Canada. The race is open to OC 1 & 2, Kayaks, and Canoes. Race dates for the series were announced last week with the first race happening on April 30th. Following is a summary of the schedule. For maps, registration and other information visit bigchop.ca.  2009... Read More

Over $8000 in Prizes at Final MEC Big Chop

The following was posted in the lastest MOMAR newsletter… The final race of the MEC Big Chop Summer Paddle Series will take place on Thursday, September 11th, 2008. You are invited to come down to Vanier Park in Vancouver for a paddle race followed by the Series Party at the Rocky Mountain Flatbread Co. We will be giving away over $8000 worth of prizing including a Think Surfski,... Read More

Burnaby Canoe and Kayak club offering paddling technique programs

The Burnaby Canoe and Kayak Club is offering a range of programs this summer designed to make you a more efficient and effective paddler. They include the following: Paddling lessons for beginners and advanced Sprint racing programs designed for beginners and for athletes training for local and national races For more information... Read More

Big Chop Paddle Series begins this Thursday

The MEC Big Chop Summer Paddle Series begins this Thursday. Each race includes two events, the 7-10km ‘Big’ Chop or the 4-5km ‘Little’ Chop. You can race in either a kayak, outrigger or canoe. Registration costs $8 and includes post race food and drinks. The season ends with a party and and a major draw that includes two kayaks. Here are the details: When: Thursday, May... Read More

Headed into choppy waters

Written by Robert Matas and published in Saturday’s Globe and Mail, March 28, 2008. The rugged coastline of British Columbia is a deceptive lover. It can seduce you so easily with its supersized mountain cliffs, hungry bears slapping salmon out of the water, majestic eagles circling above and whales playfully breaching just metres away from your kayak. But it will betray... Read More