Paddle to Bolder and back
May 10, 2000

Keen racers showed up despite the torrential downpours. Dave Norona's suprise race was cancelled so be ready for anything next week

I wasn't there so I can't tell you about the race, but I can tell you about our great trip to Clayoquot Sound. Under the disguise of professional development for our kayaking school we spent 5 days at this special place.

Day 1 saw us checking out all the currents in the tidal rapids near Tofino. Day 3,4 & 5 we hit the outer coast of Vargas Island. Big rolling swells, crashing into rocks created spectacular "Boomers". The Vargas Island Wolves visited our campsite and were undaunted by our attempts to shoo them away. One particularly bold wolf stole Kelsey Mckewens Therma-Rest.

If you haven't been there, add it to your "places to visit" list.
1 Paul Hardy Surf Ski 25:11
2 Dave Norona K-1 26:24
3 Greg Inkster Speedster 27:10
4 Kevin & Christian Double 29:27
5 Chris & Dennis F Double 32:27
6 Nancy Dassie Surf Ski 32:56
7 Tom Hoskin DR Kayak 33:28
8 Marcia Urdang Single 34:07
9 Nicky Hastings Surf Ski 35:02
10 Andrew Dunphy Single 36:30
11 Michael Lukach Single 36:32
12 Michael Falconer Single 36:40
13 Adrian Rothwell Single 37:22
14 Gordon Corby Single 38:01
15 Mary & Faramarz Double 38:08
16 Cheryl & Leslie Double 38:45
17 Nicola & Mike Double 38:45
18 Linda McCluskey Single 44:27
19 Glen Hannah Single 44:28
20 Barton Pietras Single 50:00