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Another Successful Freshwater Challenge!

by admin on August 18, 2010 · 0 comments

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Check out this really cool video footage taken from the back of an OC6 during the race! http://www.vimeo.com/13859033 Taken by Ron Chin of the FCRCC Men’s (3rd) Crew. Thanks Ron! The Vernon Paddling Centre, home of the Vernon Racing Canoe Club, hosted another successful race this past weekend.  The North American Freshwater Challenge has been [...]

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Hello Paddlers

by admin on July 23, 2010 · 0 comments

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Hello Paddlers, As we approach the midpoint of our paddling season, I would like to take a minute to update everyone on a couple of things and to ask for input on how we, the Vernon Paddling Centre, can improve. Let’s start with your ideas on how we can make things better. If you have [...]

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Volunteers Needed!

by admin on July 16, 2010 · 0 comments

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The Freshwater Challenge is fast approaching and we are now looking for people to volunteer for key positions. This is always a fun event and volunteering really doesn’t even feel like work when you are surrounded by water, sun and a whole bunch of real friendly paddlersJ We encourage you to sign up to help [...]

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Go Vernon!

by admin on July 11, 2010 · 2 comments

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Vernon Paddling Centre has a crew racing in Gibsons, BC this weekend.  Go Vernon!  Results will be posted as soon as we get them.  Good luck crew! Woo! Hoo!

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Paddlewheel Paddle Race Results

June 21, 2010 Races
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The Vernon Paddling Centre hosted the first race of the Okanagan Small Boat Series this past Saturday on Okanagan Lake.  The races were a big success with many experienced and “first evers” racing in several divisions. Short Course: Wayne Koole and Cindy Ecclestone – Vernon – Mixed OC-2 – 33 minutes 41 seconds (first race [...]

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Personal Flotation Devices…and The Law

June 18, 2010 Safety
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Brad Clements, our club president, recently attended a presentation by Transport Canada, the RCMP and Kal Lake Watch on the topic of safety and violations.  Here is what he learned: As of now, it is Federal Policy that you wear a PFD while using a SUP (Stand Up Paddle Board). You can be fined $230 [...]

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Small Boat Race ~ Saturday June 19th

June 17, 2010 Races
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Our club is hosting the first race of the Okanagan Small Boat Series this Saturday, June 19th. We are calling this race the Paddlewheel Paddle as all events will take place from the Vernon Paddling Centre’s paddling compound at Paddlewheel Park.  Length of the races will be approx. 10 km for full race; 6 for [...]

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Members Place Very Well in Kalavida Summer SUP Series

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On June 5th, Vernon’s new Kalavida Surf Shop supported the first stand up paddle race on Kalamalka Lake.  The race  started from Kal Beach.  There were categories for newbies and advanced paddlers.   The event  partnered with SPrKL (The Society for the Protection of Kalamalka Lake) to raise awareness for our local lake. Vernon Paddling Centre [...]

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