Category Archives: General

PADDLE!

Posted on May 4, 2019 by Sandra Phinney

Open invitation to join SWPA members on Tuesday May 7th, at the Yarmouth Co. Museum on Colins St. at 7 p.m., for PADDLE! Learn about the events and resources in our region as canoe, kayak and SUP outfitters give short … Continue reading →

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Profits of paddling from Badger Paddles

Posted on February 12, 2012 by admin
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Paddle School instructors wanted

Posted on April 14, 2011 by admin

Canoe Kayak Nova Scotia has announced a call for instructors for the 2011 Paddle School. CKNS will accept resumes for interested instructors and the potential candidates will be forwarded to the Directors of Canoe and Kayak Instruction. Director of Sea Kayak: … Continue reading →

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Cofan being rehabilitated

Posted on March 28, 2011 by admin

Here are some photos of the work that was done in November to stabilize Cofan. The stove has been removed and is presently being stored safely at the DNR McGowan Lake Depot.

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Tobeatic historic film – 1930

Posted on January 7, 2011 by admin

This is a “golden oldie” of a film and provides  great perspective on a not so distance but lost past.  You will love the old boats, the camping gear, fishing and just the scenery. Probably some places are still recognizable. … Continue reading →

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Opportunity to win folding kayak

Posted on January 7, 2011 by admin

Visit www.klepper.ca for all the information about the contest and free participation ballot. Deadline is May 1, 2011

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Regular monthly get together

Posted on December 6, 2010 by admin

Each month the Southwest Paddlers group gets together on the first Tuesday at Rudders Restaurant in Yarmouth to enjoy fellowship and share stories. Our next meeting is on Tuesday, December 7th at 6 pm. Hope you can join us.

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New print post feature added

Posted on December 5, 2010 by admin

Have you wished you could easily copy our Southwest Paddle posts in an attractive format for wall posting or making copies for others? Now you can do that. If you click on the little joliprint icon at the bottom of … Continue reading →

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Canoe visit on the Tusket River

Posted on November 24, 2010 by admin

During the recent flood, Sandra and Barry had visitors right at the door, so to speak. They estimate the water rose ten feet above normal levels.

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Women in paddling report

Posted on November 23, 2010 by admin

Just in! Report from Sandra Phinney on the women’s year in paddling. What a great season we had this year! Likely the best paddling weather spring/summer/fall on record. Thanks everyone for making it all so much fun. We’ll resume again … Continue reading →

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