2007 Race Season has begun!!

On Saturday January 27 BCKCers took part in the PNWORCA winter race series event held at Jericho Beach. The open water race started at the Jericho pier on an out and back course to the red bell can, staying off-shore of the dolphin markers. A total of 48 boats took part in the event. In the surf ski category Katja was the 2nd women finisher (25th overall), John and Ben teamed up as the only double surf ski finishing 2nd overall, Jeff was the 3rd solo male finisher (4th overall). In the OC-1 category Graham finished 4th (15th overall). Check out www.canadianoutrigger.com for the full race results.

Icy paddle

Burnaby Lake is frozen again so some of us headed out on the ocean. The temperature was about -3 degrees but the sun was shining and the water was crystal clear. Katja and Heide paddle the Accord K2, John and Ben paddled badarka kayaks while Jeff paddled surf ski. Many of the cliffs in Indian Arm were coated with icylces, they even formed on Heide's hat during the paddle.