CVK Rolling Demo & Discovery Passage Passage
Wednesday, Aug 23, 2009
The 2009 Discovery Passage Boat Rodeo took place Sunday, August 23rd at Robert Ostler Park. Events included a Kayak Rolling Demo, the Discovery Passage Passage, a Blind Dingy Race, and Tugboat Gyrations.
Comox Valley Kayaks put on a Greenland Rolling demonstration. Doug, Don, & Jesse were from CVK; Brian, Trevor, Monica, & Gabriela were from Comox Paddlers; Al was from C. R. Paddlers. Ted C took 200+ photos, which can be seen here
Brian & Trevor demonstrate side sculling while Monica looks on
Doug sculls while Trevor & Monica watch
Brian in the recovery phase of a butterfly roll
Jesse does a headstand
Doug & Don roll a double
The highlight of the day was the Discovery Passage Passage.
a multitude of boats wait for the official start
the River Spirit dragon boat led the way
another dragon boat paces a cedar strip kayak
there were lots of canoes
there are some CRPers in this raft
and some in kayaks
a dugout canoe on the way home