White Water Sea Kayaking Festival at Surge Narrows

... looking forward to June 2011

Surge Narrows is one of the top paddling spots in the province for kayakers of all experience levels, and the Okisollo standing wave (8 km up-channel) is renowned among world-class paddlers.

We're excited to create a gathering where avid sea kayakers can play and laugh, learn, share and challenge our paddling abilities - all in the extraordinary natural beauty of this dynamic location.

Expert sea kayakers will offer practical advice in short courses on a range of skills for paddling in moving water: from bracing, eddying and basic boat handling; to rolling, surfing, rough-water rescues and more.

Just-for-fun challenge activities will include races both with and against the current, relay events, and competitions for best (and maybe worst) technique/style in kayak surfing and rolling and other somewhat-measurable skills.

For those less motivated by moving water, basic skills clinics and Surge Narrows Marine Park tours at slack tides will offer other interesting paddling options.

Details are still evolving, and we're open to suggestions! Plans include camping at the Surge Narrows community field on Read Island. One registration fee will cover meals and all kayaking events, including Saturday evening fun and activities at the Community Hall.

Please contact us if you have ideas, energy for helping, or if you’re interested in participating.

Lannie, Ralph and Albert Keller
coastmtn@island.net
250-285-2823