Hat tip to Gary Robbins for this one: File this under ‘Amazingly Awesome!’ but ‘Do not try at home!’ Kayaking down a drainage ditch at 50+ km per hour!!!
Joe O’Blenis Attempting To Regain Vancouver Island Kayaking Speed Record
2 years ago Joe O’Blenis lost the record for fastest solo circumnavigation of Vancouver Island by kayak to Sean Morley. On Aug 19, 2010 he set out in an attempt to regain the record. From Wavelength Magazine: NANAIMO, BRITISH COLUMBIA, August 19, 2010 – Joe O’Blenis is underway in his bid to win back the […]
Kayaker Attempting Record Paddle Around Vancouver Island
British Sea kayaker Sean Morley is going to attempt to paddle around Vancouver Island in record time. The current solo circumnavigation record of 23 days and 10 hours was set just last year by Joe O’Blenis. Morley is set to being his journey Sep 22, and expects to complete the ~1100km paddle in just 18 […]
Kayak Lessons and Rentals with Rocky Point Kayak
Rocky Point Kayak offers rentals and lessons out of Port Moody. They have 4 levels of certification: Intro, Capsize Recovery, Edging & Bracing, and Rolling.
Featured Kayak Route: Indian Arm
The ultimate sea kayaking route in the Vancouver area, whether you’re daytripping, or overnighting, is the 30km fjord of Indian Arm. There is plenty to explore in the Indian arm, great cultural history, a few camp grounds, and best of all its only 30 minutes from downtown Vancouver.
