April 2009 - Spring is here?

Spring finally has started but it is still too cold out. Nevertheless, the cherry blossoms are out now:

Jeff bought himself a new surfski - the Bumble BeEvo - see picture below:

We did the first hike of the season up Lynn Creek but there was still lots of snow even at lower elavation. Fore more pictures go to http://picasaweb.google.com/krade1709/LynnValleyHike10April2009#:


The Deep Cove Tuesday Night Racing Series started again - from now till September each Tuesday evening at 7pm. If you are interested to follow the results check out Deep Coves Canoe&Kayak website at http://www.deepcovekayak.com/rental-and-lessons/racing/tnr-current-results/:

Jeff in his new boat chasing Jean

Me finishing

Last but not least - the first flat water race. "Spring Run Off" Marathon in the gorge in Victoria on April 18th. Jeff and I competed in K2 - 30km as 5x6km laps paddling and 100m portages inbetween laps. Check out the BCKC blog as well for a link to additional racing pictures http://burnabylake.com/blog/2009_04_01_archive.html

The BCKC team above

Race stats