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Paddlers navigate lonely miles in Yukon 1000
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
The second annual running of the world's longest canoe and kayak race, the Yukon 1000, takes off from Whitehorse today.
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Canadian Professional Paddling Conference Sept. 24-26, 2010
Monday, July 19, 2010
A weekend of top level workshops for instructors of all disciplines. We're bringing together whitewater, sea and freshwater canoe and kayak instructors in a fun, informal yet full weekend of clinics on and off the water.
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CanoeKayak Canada announces strong team for world championships
Monday, July 19, 2010
30 athletes named to Canada’s team for the world canoe and kayak championships August 19-22, 2010 in Poznan, Poland.
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Bras d'Or Lakes now on Water Trail Website
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
The Nova Scotia Coastal Water Trail Website (www.trails.gov.ns.ca) has recently expanded with the addition of 37 launch sites for paddlers around the Bras d’Or Lakes.
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Trip Leader / Guide Liability Insurance Survey
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
We are investigating an option wherein current Paddle Canada qualified instructors could procure competitive 3rd party liability coverage for your canoe / kayak / coastal kayak / guiding endeavors.
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New Partnership with OR - Outdoor Research - Instructor Member Pro Purchase Plan
Monday, June 21, 2010
OR Outdoor Research and Paddle Canada have partnered this season. For current instructor members, OR is offering amazing discounts on their complete line of clothing and gear.
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Photos of Atlantic Paddlling Symposium 2010
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Some shots of May 2010's event that took place in Nova Scotia
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There is a new International Sea Kayak Resource Website
Thursday, June 10, 2010
There's a new sea kayaking website - www.kayarchy.com - based out of the UK with contributors for all over the world.
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Alberta Instructor Development Clinic a Success in a Snowstorm!
Thursday, June 03, 2010
It was a fantastic 4 day Instructor Development Clinic. There were about 60 people in attendance. And yes every single day snowed and rain. Temperatures might have reached 5.
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New Environment Committee - Paddle Canada is pleased to announce..
Friday, May 21, 2010
An Environmental Committee has just been formed with instructor member Jay Morrison as Chairperson. This committee will be the new voice of recreational paddlers for issues facing our waterways at the provincial and federal government.
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Prize Winners Announced for Membership Early Bird Draws
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Great paddling and outdoor gear prizes were awarded to members all across Canada after 3 rounds of draws at last weekends Atlantic Paddling Symposium.
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What's Up with River Kayaking Program
Friday, May 07, 2010
New Kayak Instructor Program in Canada with CKC & PC. Common Ground: Canadian Kayak instructors are now coming together under one program in first transition year.
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Paddle Canada is on Facebook - join our facebook page
Friday, April 23, 2010
Join our facebook page for updates on events, news and discussions, share your photos from trips, courses and more
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Upcoming May-June Waterwalker Screenings
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Prime yourself for spring paddling with a screening of the Waterwalker Film Festival in May and June
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Renew Membership by April 30th and save paying HST TAX
Thursday, April 15, 2010
HST will be phased in starting May 1st so renew your memberships early and save a few bucks! After July 1st all other sales will include new HST Ontario Tax.
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Rick Mercer Takes a Kayaking and Stand UP Board Lesson from PC Instructors
Monday, March 29, 2010
James Roberts & Mark Scriver get Rick Mercer wet in the paddlesports pool at the February Toronto Outdoor Adventure Show.
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Paddle Alberta/Paddle Canada Instructor Development Courses May 26 to 30 2010
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Certification in Paddle Alberta River Instructor and Paddle Canada Moving Water Tandem and Solo Skills, Instructor, and Instructor Trainer Courses.
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Canoe Carries Olympic Torch
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
CLIPPER Canoes was invited to be part of history on the opening day of the Olympics. The CLIPPER 29' Langley joined the torch relay on the last day of the 'run', paddling the Olympic flame across False Creek in downtown Vancouver.
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Waterwalker Film Festival Winners Announced!
Thursday, February 11, 2010
The 2010 Waterwalker Film Festival is pleased to announce the winning films in each of the following categories.
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Vote for Paddle Canada and help us win event funding from Subaru Canada!
Tuesday, February 09, 2010
Vote by March 14th for our event activity on Subaru.ca/getoutmore and we may have a chance at being awarded $ 5000. in funding towards our next outdoor event (Symposiums 2010!)
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Win a Klepper Folding Kayak ! Klepper Canada Draw is July 1, 2010.
Tuesday, February 02, 2010
To thank Canadians for their continued support and to celebrate 103 years of innovation, Klepper Folding Kayaks will give away one Aerius Classic II + 545 tandem folding kayak to a lucky Canadian winner in 2010.
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Sea Kayak Guiding Program UPDATE
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Early in 2009 the SK PDC responded to a motion of the Board to look into the opportunities for Paddle Canada to develop a sea kayak guiding program. A three person sub-committee, Chaired by Michael Pardy, was created.
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2010 Membership Renewal
Friday, January 22, 2010
It's time to renew your instructor memberships - all instructor memberships expired Dec. 31/09.
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The winds of change are blowing at the office....
Tuesday, December 01, 2009
Paddle Canada Pagaie Canada is proud to annouce that Graham Ketcheson has been hired as our new Executive Director and is currently rumbling through the office getting up to snuff with all our administraive going's on.
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Paddle Canada announces deadline reminder for Skill and Instructor Transfers
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Just a reminder to all non-Paddle Canada Instructors that the deadline for equivalent certification transference will be 31-December-2009.
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North Water Partnership Program
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Through the new ProFeedback Program, Paddle Canada instructors can access amazing products at wholesale prices and then receive further discounts on future orders by providing thoughtful, professional feedback.
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CKNB Announces 3rd Annual Instructor Weekend
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Canoe Kayak New Brunswick (CKNB) is proud to announce its 3rd Annual Instructor weekend; an established practice to host an instructor weekend highlighting a specific educational activity.
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Paddle Canada seeks an Executive Director
Thursday, September 17, 2009
The Board is inviting applications for the position of Executive Director. This is an executive position with responsibility for providing high quality management, motivation and leadership for all aspects of the organization's products, programs, events, advocacy, and communication services.
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Paddle Canada announces 2009 Annual General Meeting
Friday, August 28, 2009
The 2009 Paddle Canada Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held Sunday, September 27, 2009, 1:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) at Madawaska Kanu Centre, Barry's Bay, Ontario.
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Paddle Canada announces Central Canadian Instructor Symposium in Ontario
Friday, August 28, 2009
Paddle Canada invites you to attend the 2009 Central Canadian Paddling Symposium on September 25, 26 and 27, 2009 at Madawaska Kanu Centre in Barry's Bay, Ontario.
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Paddle Canada Elections 2009: Third (Final) Call for Nominations
Monday, August 10, 2009
Paddle Canada needs dedicated, knowledgeable, and inspired paddlers on its Board of Directors. Are you that paddler? Do you know this paddler? If so, you need to act to now to ensure Paddle Canada has the best Board of Directors possible.
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Paddle Canada Elections 2009: Second Call for Nominations
Monday, July 27, 2009
Paddle Canada needs dedicated, knowledgeable, and inspired paddlers on its Board of Directors. Are you that paddler? Do you know this paddler? If so, you need to act to now to ensure Paddle Canada has the best Board of Directors possible.
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Paddling Provides Perspective
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Wind, rain, thunderstorms and whitecaps were just some of the conditions a group of foster kids had to overcome during their six-day canoe trip up Great Slave Lake to Rae.
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Paddle Canada Elections 2009: First Call for Nominations
Monday, July 13, 2009
Paddle Canada needs dedicated, knowledgeable, and inspired paddlers on its Board of Directors. Are you that paddler? Do you know this paddler? If so, you need to act to now to ensure Paddle Canada has the best Board of Directors possible.
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Bill Mason Elected to the International Whitewater Hall of Fame
Monday, June 01, 2009
Paddle Canada is proud to announce that Bill Mason has been elected to the International Whitewater Hall of Fame.
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Paddle Canada presents to the Standing Senate Committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources
Thursday, May 07, 2009
After being rescheduled, on Thursday, May 7, 2009, Paddle President Richard Alexander finally appeared before the Senate Committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources to address our members' concerns regarding the changes to the NWPA as passed in the Budget Implementation Act.
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Bill Mason Scholarship Announces Day Auction Fundraiser
Wednesday, April 08, 2009
April 21st 2009 will mark the 80th anniversary of Bill Mason's birthday. To help 'kick start' the revitalization of The Bill Mason Memorial Scholarship Fund (BMMSF) endowment, the Scholarship Committee is hosting a day auction April 21st, 2009.
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Canadian Canoe Museum to Exhibit Treaty Canoe
Thursday, April 02, 2009
On April 15th, 2009, the Canadian Canoe Museum will open a new exhibit featuring two works by Windsor, Ontario-based Artist Alex Mckay.
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Paddle Canada announces Atlantic Canadian Paddling Symposium
Wednesday, April 01, 2009
Paddle Canada together with our Regional Member Associations, is proud to present the second annual Atlantic Canadian Paddling Symposium.
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Paddle Canada announces Sea Kayaking Guide Program initiative
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Sea Kayak PDC announces plan to create and implement a Paddle Canada Sea Kayak Guiding certification...
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Paddle Canada presenting to Canadian Senators on changes to the Navigable Waters Act.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
The Federal Government announced it will hold hearings on the changes to the NWPA following government passage of Bill C-10...
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Paddle Canada launches new web site.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Welcome to the new look Paddle Canada website...
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