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Paddle around Toronto Island at Toronto Sailing & Canoe Club

July 4, 2009 at 8am to July 5, 2009 at 2pm

ALOHA FELLOW PADDLERS, The 5th annual Toronto Harbour Challenge is set to go again with two days of competitive racing and fun on July 4 and 5 at the Toronto Sailing and Canoe Club, based on the scenic Lake Ontario and Toronto Harbour shoreline. W...

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Why do you love to paddle?

"Heaven is being on the water".
Love @ first sight for me! I was hooked first 10 sec's of my first time paddling. I love being on the water. Winter months seem waaaaay too long in Toronto while I wait, itching to go paddle, I'm sure paddlers can relate to that urge. Toronto summers are perfect for paddling & racing but they just fly by.

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Wai Nui O Kanakā & Toronto Outrigger

About Me:

I've paddled dragon boat for 10 years & outrigger canoe for only few years. I did my first OC6 race in July 2008 in Toronto and I was hooked. I had the privilege of paddling with Nappy Napoleon in Toronto.
A month later I went to Hawaii to race the Queen Liliuokalani in Kona. After spending time in Hawaii, paddling & specifically Outrigger canoe wasn't "just a sport" anymore, it was a culture and a lifestyle with an amazing Polynesian history. I fell in love with Hawaii and the wonderful people of Hawaii who taught me many life lessons in the short period of time that I was there. I can't wait to go back. Mahalo

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At 5:49pm on November 21, 2009, Kehaulani Makaena-Gillum said…: hey! no actually Kailua canoe club is on the Island of O'ahu.

At 8:25am on October 11, 2009, Jeff said…: The winter pic was a few years back travelling from Vancouver to Kel. Over one of the summit passes. It was about -20. The canoes get very brittle and usually i don't tie down in the fron but any chatter can snap the hull.

I am out for sprints as I had an injury that was just repaired surgically. But will begin training in about another month. I will paddle down to about 5 degrees than xc skate skiing is more enjoyable. Plus erg workouts...

At 4:49pm on October 10, 2009, Jeff said…: Are you guys still paddling there? How late in the year do you go?

At 3:06pm on September 23, 2009, Jeff said…: Forgot... I am in Kelowna BC...

At 3:04pm on September 23, 2009, Jeff said…: We met for the Sacramento World Sprints last year.. Steve Steered and Keven was 5 seat in Canada 1. I was 3 seat... They are both fun guys that really worked hard and I enjoyed meeting and racing with them. Ask Kevin if he has found a blade that won't break under his punishing pulls!

At 8:29am on September 23, 2009, Jeff said…: Hi Heidi, Just wondering if you know Steve Quan (steers) or Kevin Kwok out your way?

At 5:24pm on June 9, 2009, Jason Prosser said…: Hi Hedia, my new toy is a Kia Kaha, made by Woogie on the Gold Coast (AU)
He's also a member here. They have made some very special custom blades recently, and mine is no exception. It also paddles a dream, with a larger profile, it suits OC1 very well.
Check out their website http://www.kiakahacanoesandpaddles.com/
Thanks for your comments, your comments. Love your gallery too.

At 11:43am on June 7, 2009, Geraldina said…: Hedia...
I love your pics, full of colours and life!
aloha

At 9:50pm on April 1, 2009, Paul Sellers said…: Mahalo Nui Loa For the kind words on my painting. I am going to make prints, Ill let you know. Just got home from practice. And I am beat!!

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