May 17, 2009

Canoing Fraser River at SEP 2009 Workshop

About 70 streamkeepers signed up for a canoe trip down the Fraser River to cap the SEP 2009 (BC Streamkeeper) Workshop, out of around 300 people attending. It was a gorgeous day for a paddle and we had a great time. We put in near the Mission bridge, and took out up Kanaka Creek, with a stop for lunch along the way.

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The putting-in point near the Mission bridge.

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Me in front, with my wife Yumi behind me, and Naomi from Campbell River.

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Heading downstream.

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Catching up in a bit of friendly competition...

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Cool water, blue skies - a gorgeous day for a paddle.

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Working up a sweat!

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Looking east down one of most productive salmon rivers in the world, with Mt. Baker barely visible on the horizon.

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Heading up Kanaka Creek to the landing site.

It was a great day with a fantastic outing with wonderful people. Thanks to all of the organizers and sponsors!

Posted by Paul at May 17, 2009 07:00 PM