Currents - Episode 12 - Turrialba, Costa Rica from Five2Nine Productions on Vimeo.
Monday, March 28, 2011
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Waiting on spring...
Had a nice short session at Blakeney Rapids, near Almonte this afternoon. Was a great way to get the rust off. It was kinda cold and windy but warm sun and pushy whitewater takes care of that.
If you haven't been to Blakeney, it is worth checking out. A great spot to get the arms moving and ease your way back into creeking, or, a great spot to learn. It is wide riverbed, with a number of channels that form between islands, and literally 10+ ways to run them. Lots of opportunities to push your limits, and tackle harder lines, or just cruise the sneaks. Plenty of push to the water at this flow.
There was maybe 10 people out there running lines, or rescuing boats (its an unfriendly place to swim), and plenty of spectators taking in the show.
Get it while it lasts, because Blakeney is only in during the spring high water.
The photos are so great, but don't complain. It was cold.
Phitty.
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Introducing Our Latest Team Member: Alex Perret
Welcome to the team Alex! We are excited to have you on board!
Name: Alex Perret
Birthplace & DOB - Kingston Ontario, February 15th 1989
Hometown: Kingston
Favorite Places To Paddle: Vancouver Island/Skook, Chile, California, Ottawa Valley
Why Do You Love Kayaking? I love kayaking because it has brought me to some of the most beautiful and scenic places on earth, places only a handful of people have ventured too. I have never felt more alive then when kayaking; dropping off a huge waterfall into a committing canyon, styling a stout line or getting airborne on big river waves all give me the greatest feelings in the world that only a kayaker could understand.
Goals For The Upcoming Season: This season I would like to see myself take more time to boat for myself, mainly for my play boating improve as I have neglected this aspect of kayaking for the past two seasons to focus on my creeking abilities. This means making more trips to the Ottawa river from my summer home in Palmer Rapids on the Madawaska. Also, I would like to become slightly more competitive this year, competing where/whenever possible.
Anything else you would like to add: I took up the sport of kayaking when I was 18, it has changed my life and haven't looked back since. I now spend four months of the year teaching courses to all ages and ability levels; kayaking, canoeing and River Safety & Rescue. I have a passion for teaching others while imparting my love for the river and the sport of whitewater. Becoming an instructing has been my gateway to this success for the past four seasons and I plan to continue this well into the future. When I'm not teaching on the river, I now find myself studying at the University of Victoria aiming for a Science degree, to ultimately become an alternative educator. When not doing school work, I'm either at the climbing gym or paddling as many of the rivers and creeks that Vancouver Island has to offer!
Personal Blog - passionateaboutpaddling.blogspot.com
Name: Alex Perret
Birthplace & DOB - Kingston Ontario, February 15th 1989
Hometown: Kingston
Favorite Places To Paddle: Vancouver Island/Skook, Chile, California, Ottawa Valley
Why Do You Love Kayaking? I love kayaking because it has brought me to some of the most beautiful and scenic places on earth, places only a handful of people have ventured too. I have never felt more alive then when kayaking; dropping off a huge waterfall into a committing canyon, styling a stout line or getting airborne on big river waves all give me the greatest feelings in the world that only a kayaker could understand.
Goals For The Upcoming Season: This season I would like to see myself take more time to boat for myself, mainly for my play boating improve as I have neglected this aspect of kayaking for the past two seasons to focus on my creeking abilities. This means making more trips to the Ottawa river from my summer home in Palmer Rapids on the Madawaska. Also, I would like to become slightly more competitive this year, competing where/whenever possible.
Anything else you would like to add: I took up the sport of kayaking when I was 18, it has changed my life and haven't looked back since. I now spend four months of the year teaching courses to all ages and ability levels; kayaking, canoeing and River Safety & Rescue. I have a passion for teaching others while imparting my love for the river and the sport of whitewater. Becoming an instructing has been my gateway to this success for the past four seasons and I plan to continue this well into the future. When I'm not teaching on the river, I now find myself studying at the University of Victoria aiming for a Science degree, to ultimately become an alternative educator. When not doing school work, I'm either at the climbing gym or paddling as many of the rivers and creeks that Vancouver Island has to offer!
Personal Blog - passionateaboutpaddling.blogspot.com
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Spring Is Here!
New York has been getting lots of rain for the last week putting the black river to flood levels. The Black River is a great high volume river at spring levels, It is home to some huge waves such as Inner City and Big Brother.
This is an update from my march break that I spent in NY with my good friend Cooper Lemkay. We managed to get our selves a hotel room and paddle for three days straight eating nothing but chicken wings and bacon, all cooked in our room's microwave. It was some good practice for our hometown monsters like Bus Eater, and HeavyD that are bound to be here soon.
PICS AND VIDEO BELOW!
This is an update from my march break that I spent in NY with my good friend Cooper Lemkay. We managed to get our selves a hotel room and paddle for three days straight eating nothing but chicken wings and bacon, all cooked in our room's microwave. It was some good practice for our hometown monsters like Bus Eater, and HeavyD that are bound to be here soon.
PICS AND VIDEO BELOW!
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