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Cheese Fondue

This is a great starter dish after a hard day’s paddle or on a cold day when everyone needs reviving. It takes very little time to prepare and it’s very satisfying. Ingredients: One package of Agropure Swiss Cheese Fondue (found … Continue reading

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Carrot Salad

Ingredients: 4 or 5 large carrots 1 smal red onion ¼ cup dried currants ¼ cup walnuts (chopped) Dressing: ¼ cup canola oil 1 Tbsp white wine vinegar 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard Salt Pepper At home: Pack carrots and onion … Continue reading

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On-Water Communication: Whistle and Paddle Signals

When paddling, different factors can  affect good verbal communication. Distance Wind Not speaking loudly and clearly Not being face to face Age, i.e. hearing loss Here is a quick review of whistle and paddle signals to communicate with your paddling group … Continue reading

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Thinking Outside the Kayak

Submitted by Susan Johnson When is a kayak more than a vessel for crossing water? When it becomes an object of art and is the most expensive decorative attraction in the house, of course! We are told it is best … Continue reading

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BCMTNA receives donation raised at Film Festival

At the club June meeting, a cheque for over two thousand dollars was presented to the BC Marine Trails Network Association. The funds raised will be used for the improvement of kayak camping sites in Howe Sound. Thanks to all … Continue reading

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