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
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