Nanaimo Paddlefest 2016 - Descriptions & Information
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Check out more information and descriptions of the clinics, sprints, races and presentations for the Nanaimo Paddlefest 2016.
Also see schedule and registration information for clinics, sprints and races! |
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KAYAK
KAYAK: Beginner clinic
For the new paddler wanting to learn the basics of kayaking or novice paddler wishing to reinforce their basic skill level. PFDs, paddles and kayaks will be provided but if you have your own, please bring them. Wear weather related clothing and a change of clothing is recommended. This will be a beach entry so your feet will get wet. This clinic is sponsored by VIU Outdoor Recreation. Maximum number of participants = 8 per clinic Fee = $35 KAYAK: Intermediate clinic For the paddler that has developed basic skills but wishes to improve on them and learn new ones such as rescues, towing, rolling. Paddlers should be comfortable in a kayak and be able to demonstrate sound basic skill levels as in forward stroke, stopping turning, edging and bracing. Participants will be required to provide their own gear and kayaks. Maximum number of participants = 6 per clinic Fee = $35 KAYAK: Advanced clinic For the paddler that has developed intermediate skills skills but wishes to improve on them and learn new ones such as rescues, towing, rolling. Paddlers should be comfortable in a kayak and be able to demonstrate sound intermediate skill levels as in forward stroke, stopping turning, edging and bracing. Participants will be required to provide their own gear and kayaks. Maximum number of participants = 6 per clinic Fee = $35 SPRINTS & RACES
SPRINTS
Stand up paddleboard (SUP), kayak/surfski, outrigger canoe. Online registration is advised but paddlers or teams can register race day. Fee = $10 per paddler RACES
Stand up paddleboard (SUP), kayak/surfski, outrigger canoe. Long Course: From Departure Bay Beach around Shack Island and return. Approximately 10 km. Short Course: Around Jessie Island and return. Approximately 5 km. Depending on conditions, race course may be changed on race day. Online registration is advised but paddlers or teams can register race day. Fee = $15 per paddler LAND ACTIVITIES
LAND: Charts/tides/currents
Learn about the essentials of reading charts and understanding tides and currents for paddling. Saturday, May 28th, 10am - Noon Fee = By donation LAND: Wooden boat building Learn about the material, equipment and technique needed to build a wooden kayak. Saturday, May 28th, 10am - Noon & 2pm - 4pm Fee = By donation LAND: Navigation Learn about the essentials of navigating for paddling. Saturday, May 28th, Noon - 2pm Fee = By donation LAND: Kayak day trip packing What you need to have in and on your kayak for a day paddle to be safe on the water: the “must haves” and the “good to haves”. Saturday, May 28th, 2pm - 4pm Fee = By donation |
OUTRIGGER CANOE
OUTRIGGER CANOE: Beginner clinic
For people that have never been in an outrigger canoe and are thinking of joining a team or getting into the sport of outrigger canoeing. PFDs and paddles will be provided. Maximum number of participants = 5 per clinic Fee = $35 OUTRIGGER CANOE: Intermediate Stroke Improvement clinic For paddlers already on a team and want to improve their forward stoke. Paddlers are to provide their own PFDs and paddles. Maximum number of participants = 5 per clinic Fee = $35 OUTRIGGER CANOE: Steering clinic For paddlers that want to learn to steer an outrigger canoe. Paddlers should have competent paddling skills with numerous hours in an outrigger canoe. Maximum number of participants = 5 per clinic Fee = $35 Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP)
Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP): Beginner clinic
For people that want to learn how to SUP. Session designed for the beginner to novice. Intro to equipment and technique to paddleboarding. Learn how to: carry boards, beach launching procedure, getting on and off paddleboard, basic paddle strokes, body position on board. SUPs, PFDs and paddles will be provided. Wear weather related clothing. A change of clothing is recommended. Maximum number of participants = 6 per clinic Fee = $35 PRESENTATIONS IN THE KIN HUT
PRESENTATION: Tribal Journeys
Tribal Journeys are canoe journeys organized by First Nations as a way to reconnect with their traditional cultures and they are renown as healing journeys for both youth and adults. Held almost annually, each journey has a different destination and as the journey progresses, the canoe flotilla stop each night at various villages who host the canoes. Along the way more canoes join the journey, often more than 100 canoes and over 1000 pullers arrive at the destination. Fran Tait and Liz Hammond-Kaarremaa have done two journeys, from Port Hardy to Cowichan Bay and from Nanaimo to Bella Bella and are about to embark on a third journey south to Nisqually. Their slideshow and talk will show you a paddling journey of a different kind. Saturday, May 28th, 10am - 11am Fee = By donation PRESENTATION: Arctic Trips A short slide presentation and talk by Don Cohen will cover information about logistics, geography and natural history of a few of his northern kayak trips done over a period of more than 3 decades. This presentation will include shots of paddling in Alaska, the Coppermine River and Coronation Gulf, Baffin Island and Siberia. Saturday, May 28th, 12:30pm - 1:30pm Fee = By donation PRESENTATION: Change the way we live on the planet Bob Purdy has paddled his standup paddleboard every day since January 1, 2011 (that's a lot of days in all sorts of weather on all kinds of water) to "Change the Way we live on the Planet"! Learn from Bob the secret that gets him out there every day! Bob will share a bit of his story to get you up to speed, then interactively share the secret that fuels Paddle for the Planet! ps. this is not a sales pitch, there is nothing to buy, the only requirement is to be prepared to have fun, move a little bit, connect with people, and discover! The format will be a short talk, then share the fun, interactive secret which is Tai Chi/Chi Gung for about a half hour and finish off with a question session! The exercises will have a distinct water theme and I will share some of the benefits of these ancient practices specific to the human body, mind, heart that are specific to paddling! Saturday, May 28th, 1:30pm - 2:30pm Fee = By donation PRESENTATION: Weather John Dawson will do a presentation on weather interpretation for small boaters on west coast water. John is a well know sea kayak leadership instructor and sailor. Based on his experience teaching and leading groups on the west coast he will cover the basics of weather interpretation and the use of marine vhf radios and other technology to interpret and predict weather. Saturday, May 28th, 2:30pm - 3:30pm Fee = By donation |