ADVERTISEMENT
Join the Paddle Canada community on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn TAMAR GLOUBERMAN AND ADRIAN CAMARA ARE THE EDITORS OF KANAWA
The Director’s Strokes
I HAVE TO SAY there are some truly amazing people working for Paddle Canada right now. I am really im- pressed by the expertise, talent and number of hours these folks put in each month. I’m talking about all the people who make up the volunteer committees and the board of directors. Running this organization smoothly requires a huge team effort, and I am honoured to be involved in helping coordinate that effort. Paddle Canada has seen many excit-
ing changes lately. This past winter the directors and the Program Development Committee (PDC) chairs rolled out the PaddleSmart Train the Presenter pro- gram. The Sea Kayak PDC developed a new kayak rolling program. The SUP PDC put out a new Basic Instructor lev- el and new surf and touring levels. The
From the President
Spread the Word About Summer Camps
MANY OF US WENT TO or worked at summer camps. For instructors, that’s likely where your passion for paddling be- gan. Being outdoors offers so much for the physical and men- tal health of children by building confidence, independence, social and leadership skills, raising self-esteem and improving self-awareness. I encourage folks to promote a local camp that offers pad- dling adventures this season. Spread the word about a camp on your Facebook page, on Twitter, in your organization’s email blasts, stock some camp brochures in your local shop and encourage your neighbours to send their kids to camp. If you are not an instructor, but would like to bring Paddle Canada education and certifications to your camp, check out the Paddle Canada Waterfront Instructor certification. It is a two-day certification course with only a passion for paddling as a pre-requisite. It certifies individuals to teach canoeing
through games in a safe and secure waterfront setting. You can also become a certified PaddleSmart presenter. If you are interested, check out our website or give our of-
fice a call to find out where the closest course to you is. Go to
www.paddlecanada.com for more info. Paddle on everyone! PRISCILLA HASKIN President, Paddle Canada
Canoe PDC is working on an update to the Canoe Tripping program, and the River Kayaking PDC is developing a recreational sit-on-top kayak program. The marketing committee advised us on web redevelopment leading to a new Paddle Canada website launched in February. A new Pro Deal Commit- tee was formed and has lined up a pro purchase program with SUP Love. The committee is also working towards pro- grams with Bending Branches and Sa- lus Marine. The newly formed Program Co-ordination Committee has worked extremely hard in the development of a new Instructor Recertification process. You will soon begin to see all program manuals standardized in language, format and layout created by profes- sional editors. We are also planning to translate all our manuals into French. The Environment Chair continues to follow the progress of Temagami’s land use plan in saving ancient canoe routes.
New liability waivers are now available in English, with French translations soon to follow. Kanawa continues to be coordinated by our volunteer editors. Currently the Membership Committee is looking at volunteer recognition awards, to thank and recognize the many indi- viduals who make significant contribu- tions to Paddle Canada. I would also like to mention and
thank all the individual instructor members who work to make paddling easier, safer and more enjoyable for recreational paddlers. And finally here’s to our individual members and partner organizations who support all of PC’s great water safety and training work. Keep reading or subscribe to the bi- monthly Current Strokes e-newsletter at
www.paddlecanada.com for current and future exciting projects, partnerships and more opportunities for all of you. GRAHAM KETCHESON Executive Director
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52 |
Page 53 |
Page 54 |
Page 55 |
Page 56 |
Page 57 |
Page 58 |
Page 59 |
Page 60 |
Page 61 |
Page 62 |
Page 63 |
Page 64