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Courses supported by SWPA
GOOD NEWS! 1. There’s a great cold water safety course being offered by the Canadian Safe Boating Countil. It’s two evenings totaling 5 hours. Held in February, March and April. Check out dates and info. here: https://csbc.ca/en/events/cold-water-workshop The workshops are $75 … Continue reading
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2022 Greetings
Greeting of the New Year to all all fellow paddlers! It’s been a strange two years living with COVID and we’ve been woefully behind in regards to celebrating our paddling lives and sharing new activities. We intend to change this, … Continue reading
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Tribute to Andy Smith
We are currently preparing a plaque in memoriam to Andy Smith to be installed on a solid rock base next to Gridiron Falls on the Tusket River. At a recent gathering at the site, Ginney Smith shared a few readings … Continue reading
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April NEWS
1. Shout out to Christopher Lockyer who has set up a FREE Zoom workshop for SWPA members on Tuesday April 21st from 7-8:30 p.m. Christopher says the outcomes for the program are to: bring the paddling community together in these challenging times; look at … Continue reading
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Wet exit pool session offered
Kayaking wet exits and rescues pool session In preparation of the coming paddling season, the Southwest Paddlers Association is sponsoring a Wet Exit and Rescue Session for people who have never wet exited their kayak or those who have, and … Continue reading
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March Meeting – pot luck
NEXT DINNER GATHERING! Pot luck at the Wedgeport Tuna Museum, Tuesday March 3, at 6 pm. PROGRAM: Anna Mallin will present a slide show about her trip to Greenland and paddling to the Equip Glacier.
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All the latest news…
Hello everyone ~ 1. We now have 40 paid up members for 2020. WHOOP! If you still want to get notices of meetings, events etc. and haven’t paid up for 2020, please send $15 to Dan Earle, via e-transfer to him … Continue reading
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Scenes from January meeting
Over 35 people attended our monthly get together at the Olde Argyler lodge. Johnathan cooked up a variety of excellent dishes and the service was great. The meal was followed by socializing and slide shows.
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January meeting set
Next SWPA gathering Tues. Jan 7th at The Argyler Lodge at 6 pm. Please let Sandra know if you plan to attend (sandracphinney@gmail.com or 902 648-0462) so she can make reservations. (Guests welcome!) PROGRAM: Will Poole will be doing a slide show … Continue reading
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SWPA Potluck
SWPA monthly dinner meeting will be a POT LUCK on Tuesday, Dec. 3rd at Beacon Church in the parlour at 6 pm. PROGRAM: Nancy Lacusta and Karlyn d’Entremont will be sharing slides and thoughts about their SUP trip into the … Continue reading
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