November/December 2009

A Change of Season Many of you were at the CPA Annual Meeting at the beginning of November. And as you will read in this month’s newsletter, it was quite a meeting. There were more people in attendance than ever before. For me, the Annual Meeting this year was a time of change. As you all know, I have acted …

October 2009

The end of the summer paddling season is here. This time of year always makes me think of one thing. No, it is not the cold. It is the warmth! The warmth which is generated by all the wonderful volunteer effort within this club. Now that the CPA Annual Meeting is only just around the corner, I start thinking about …

September 2009

The CPA is host to many styles of events. Two weekends ago, I helped to host a slightly different day on and off the water. This time is was focused on paid ‘professional’ instruction and Greenland Style kayaking. While this style is not for everyone, the enjoyment that was shared on that day made me feel that a common thread …

July/August 2009

Get ready for the heat! Trying to keep with the time of year, I thought that I would turn again to an issue that comes up in July and August every year; the heat! How can you have missed that one coming huh? Well, I have to say that I have been working, and of course playing, outside recently in …