Corned Beef Hash

Posted on July 7, 2016 by Admin

Ingredients:

  • 1 can corned beef
  • 1 cup dried potato flakes
  • 1 small onion ( or ½ cup dried onion flakes )
  • ¼  to ½ cup dried mushrooms
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Hot sauce

Method:

  • Reconstitute potato flakes , dried mushrooms (and onion flakes if using) by soaking separately in warm water for 10 minutes.
  • Remove excess water from soaked vegetables.
  • If using a fresh onion peel and finely chop.
  • Fry onion in a small amount of oil ( say 1tbsp) until softened and coloured but not browned.
  • Add potato flakes and mushrooms and stir fry until potato browns. Add more oil if required.
  • Open can of corned beef and crumble into the vegetable mixture.
  • Stir well and cook until corned beef is heated through and the hash is well combined
  • Season to taste (including the hot sauce if desired).

Serve with a green vegetable and ketchup or brown sauce on the side.

Options:

  • Omit potato and serve it with mashed potato.
  • Add spices to your taste e.g. paprika.
  • Top with grated cheese.
  • Any leftovers make a great breakfast dish with a fried egg or two.
  • Corned beef can be previously dried using a cookie sheet lined with paper towels which will need to be frequently replaced until a dry crumbly product is obtained. This can be kept in the fridge or freezer until needed for your kayak trip
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Cheese Fondue

Posted on July 7, 2016 by Admin

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 in the fine cheese sections of most supermarkets; doesn't require refrigeration)
  • One baguette (or for a multi-day trip, bagels (good for 7 days) or pumpernickel (good forever))
  • Any combination of fresh veggies that go well with cheese (broccoli, cauliflower, celery, zucchini, grape tomatoes)
  • Optional: fresh ground nutmeg

In camp:

  1. Squeeze out the cheese into a non-stick pan (you can use a regular pan but you'll be sorry when it's time to clean up). Warm on medium heat, stirring often.
  2. Throw in a splash or two of dry white wine and cook a bit more.
  3. Top with a grating of nutmeg.

Enjoy!

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Carrot Salad

Posted on July 7, 2016 by Admin

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:

  1. Pack carrots and onion in a zip lock vegetable bag
  2. Pack currants and walnuts in a zip lock bag
  3. Mix salad dressing and pack in a food safe bottle

In camp:

  1. Clean and then grate the carrots
  2. Peel, halve and then thinly slice the onion
  3. Mix dry ingredients together in a bowl and add the dressing

Options:

  • Substitute raisins for currants
  • Substitute pecans for walnuts
  • Add 1 tsp. grated lemon zest.

Note: Carrying a small stainless steel grater is almost mandatory for this recipe. Julienned carrots will work but that is a tedious task and the result is not as pleasing.

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Get Ready for Spring – a Quick Safety Review

Posted on April 14, 2016 by Bob Salo

safety-firstSpring is here and soon we'll be heading out on the water again. The first SKABC courses have already taken place and the first trips have launched.

Just because your paddling trip at the end of last season was a good one, doesn't mean your equipment and processes can't use a little review. Before you head out, here are some tips to ensure a safe 2016 paddling season:

  • Check your equipment:
    • Kayak: What shape is it in? How are the rudder cables? The deck lines? Grommets?
    • Safety Gear: what shape is it in? Is it complete? Do any items need replacing?
    • First Aid Kit: Do any items need replacing?
    • Communication Equipment: Does it work? Are the batteries charged? Do you remember how to use it?
  • Always complete a Float Plan for a trip
  • Use the Launch Site Checklist before getting on the water
  • Check out the new Whistle & Paddle Signals handout to improve on-water communication

You can find additional checklists and trip planning forms on the Trip Planning page.

Remember: Always be accountable for your safety and your paddling partner's safety

 

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On-Water Communication: Whistle and Paddle Signals

Posted on March 8, 2016 by Admin

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 when verbal communication is compromised; or download this document to  take with you.

Whistle Signals

  • ONE loud whistle blast: Attention. Stop and look for further direction.
  • TWO loud whistle blasts: Stop. Stay where year - look for further direction.
  • THREE loud whistle blasts: Emergency.

Paddle Signals

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Paddle held horizontally over your head with two hands:
STOP. STAY WHERE YOU ARE.

 

 

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Paddle held vertically over your head:
GATHER AROUND THE PERSON HOLDING THE PADDLE.

signals-pointpaddle

 

Paddle held at 45 degrees to body:
GO IN DIRECTION PADDLE IS POINTING TO.

 

 

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Paddle overhead, waving back and forth:
EMERGENCY. COME HERE. HELP.

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