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Ann Hager, the Incoming President:
ROAD TRIP. . . .
As the new year begins, the planning begins. Let’s see,
where would I really like to go this year and what would I
really like to do? Well, the “to do” is easy -
paddle! How about that “to go”? Gosh! There are
a lot of great trips I have already been on, and the club
calendar for this year has a lot of places where I have never
been. The other canoe club newsletters have some interesting
sounding trips. There are great looking pictures in magazines
of distant places. Friends tell of trips that they have enjoyed.
WHAT IS A PERSON TO DO!?! I have already committed to seven
days off for leading club trips or events, and that doesn’t
cover nearly enough!
My
thanks to the elected and appointed leaders who remain to
serve the club for another year. Thanks to those who have
stepped forward to offer their services to fill vacancies.
It is through efforts such as these that the BHPC is the strong
club that it is today. Many thanks to members (and you know
who you are) that have worked to provide the good paddlesport
for which the club is known. I look forward to working (and
playing) with all of you.
I
would like to fulfill my office to the expectations of the
membership and encourage your comments and recommendations.
Some items that I have in mind to investigate for club projects
are Adapt-A-River, stream monitoring, and more parties. Please
send me your thoughts and ideas.
Now,
let's see. . . where was I? Do I want to go to. . . ROAD TRIP!
Let's go!
Mileage
Report for 2003 by Leadscout
Gary Smith
- 150.2 miles.
Hoyt Sayler - 120.2 miles.
Pat Fontova - 120 miles.
Philip Arceneaux - 87 miles.
Martina Ellis - 68.5 miles.
Notes:
1) Figures for Sayler and Fontova double checked. Also, Sayler
overcame a 15 mile deficit with Fontova as of September to
claim 2nd Place. Editor’s note—yeah right
give me a break! Who reports tenths of miles anyway! :-)
2) No
Trip Leader Reports for Chunky River, Bayou Barbary, or Deer
Island; if there is no report, it does not count, so if anyone
got slighted, they can take it up with their trip leader.
Gel
Coat Repairs submitted by Bill Evans
Paddling.net
has an informative thread about Gel Coat repairs, http://www.paddling.net/message/showThread.html?fid=advice&tid=152564#153655.
One of
the contributors, Bryan Nystrom, has a nice Webshots page,
http://community.webshots.com/user/brian_nystrom,
which includes photos and information on a variety of kayaking
topics including deck rigging, gear and outfitting; modifying
a waist tow rig; building skin-on-frame boats; and a good
series on Gel Coat repairs, http://community.webshots.com/album/107841735XmwxIb.
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Kayaker
Wins Three Gold Medals in Greenland Competition
Florida resident Mark
Molina traveled to Nuuk, Greenland in the summer of 2003 to
compete in the National Kayaking Championships. He won three
gold medals -- two in races and one in kayak rolling.
Mark and his wife, Becky,
will be teaching traditional kayaking and freestyle canoeing
in Abita Springs and Mandeville from March 13-21. Mark will
speak about his Greenland experience at the March membership
meeting on Wednesday evening, March 17, 2004. Mark’s
stunning images of Greenland and the kayak competition—several
of which are published in Paddler magazine—will be presented
in a slide show.
Mark Molina has been nationally
known in paddle sport for over ten years, winning gold medals
in North American Freestyle Canoeing in 1993 and 1994. He
is an American Canoe Association Instructor Trainer in canoeing
and kayaking, a speaker at numerous paddling events, and a
frequent contributor of articles and photos to national paddling
publications. He and his wife Becky, also a paddle sport professional,
have produced four videotapes on canoeing and kayaking technique.
Traditional Kayaking
Courses Offered in Abita Springs
Mark and Becky Molina and Mimi Clifton
This
course imparts knowledge about the history of kayaking and
the relevance of that history to modern disciplines in the
sport, and emphasizes effective boat control with a narrow-bladed
paddle. Novice through expert paddlers will learn about
different historical traditions in kayaking, and methods for
travel, turning and bracing, and rolling in a variety of conditions.
Participants will develop balance and confidence in techniques
that can reduce fatigue and improve performance in sea kayaking
and other paddlesport disciplines.
Course
Fee
The $85 course fee ($90 for non-ACA members) is payable upon
registration. This amount includes instruction, insurance,
resource materials, and snacks and beverages during breaks.
It does not include all equipment; rental fees may apply for
boats. Please make checks payable to Rebecca Molina.
For
more information and a registration form, contact Becky or
Mark Molina, 1-888-CANOE90 or beckmark@aol.com
OR Mimi Clifton at 985-867-9530 or aquaventures98@yahoo.com
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