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May Long Weekend of Rivers

A Nice Place not so Far Away British Columbia, Canada

Paddling the Nicola as usual this time of year just isn't possible.   Keep an eye on this space to see what whitewater trips we can find this weekend. Interested?                 Contact: Trips Director Dave W  westell@shaw.ca

Rocky Point: Ocean

Port Moody

A family paddle from Moody Inlet along the salty, sheltered shores of Burnaby and Belcarra. Contact: April W        watsonaprild@gmail.com

Belcarra to Twin Islands: Ocean

A family paddle from Belcarra Regional Park to Twin Islands and points north.   Contact Bryan G                 bryan_gormann@sfu.ca

Introduction to Moving Water: Dryland Evening (Zoom)

by Zoom

This is the dryland session of Introduction to Moving Water  which includes protective gear, outfitting and safety issues unique to rivers.  The all day on-water session will follow on Sat Jun 4 and will provide opportunities to identify river features and hazards, perform leans, ferries and other maneuvers, and practice some rescue techniques.    Open […]

Introduction to Moving Water: Gr 1 & 2

To be Determined

This is the on-water part of Introduction to Moving Water.  Having already taken the dryland session and covered protective gear, outfitting and safety issues unique to rivers, the all day on-water session will provide opportunities to identify river features and hazards, perform leans, ferries and other maneuvers, and practice some rescue techniques.    Open to […]

Serpentine & Nicomekl Rivers: Gr 1- & Ocean

South Surrey British Columbia, Canada

An estuarine adventure in the shoals of South Surrey.  Put in at the nature reserve, pass a seal colony on the ocean, lunch at Crescent Beach, slip under a swing bridge, maybe a quick stop at a historic farm, and take out at the dam.    Contact Simon W  simonpwatkins@gmail.com

Mamquam Weekend: Gr 1 and 2

Squamish British Columbia, Canada

This is an opportunity to paddle two consecutive days on the Mamquam River and is especially apt for paddlers who have completed Introduction to Moving Water and are planning to get some more practice in before rivers week.  Try to email at least a week ahead.         Contact trips director, westell@shaw.ca

Nicomen Slough

Mission

A family paddle along the pastoral floodplain east of Mission.    Contact Bob P  ubiquitousb7@gmail.com

Rivers Week: Gr 1 to 3

Princeton

A week of rivers! Car camping at home base every night and a different day paddle every morning!  This year, we'll be paddling the Similkameen and its tributaries, and who knows what else!   Look for details in June Newsletter.  Book early! Contact Dan B         burnettsonskana@gmail.com