Jun 29 2011
When the Vancouver Island whitewater google group lit up with reports that Cameron River was going to be in all weekend the decision was made to pack up and spend 2 days enjoying this super classic run. With Sandra just starting to get her creek-on the Cameron’s 40+ class 3+ to 4 rapids seemed like [...]
Feb 18 2010
This is a short video from paddling on the island in the winter of 09/10. It’s the first FVWW video of the year and I’m sure it won’t be the last, probably not the last island video either. There is some footage of the big slide and falls on the Ash River as well as [...]
Jan 28 2010
I can’t begin to say enough about the whitewater on Vancouver Island. Equally awesome are the paddlers that call this whitewater mecca home. With seemingly endless whitewater and a very active creeking community the 100 dollar ferry ride is a no brainer, especially when all the local stuff is high and dry like it was here in [...]
Nov 17 2009
Around this time of year in BC most rivers on the mainland freeze as snow starts to pile up in the hills. This signals the start of my island boating season. If you’ve read many of my posts before you know how I feel about the whitewater on Vancouver Island. As per usual the island served up [...]
Jun 2 2008
On our way to the annual Puntledge River Festival this year the Western Canoeing & Kayaking team met up with local island white water guru , Shayne Volmers, for what Shayne called another Island classic. Cameron Creek is a ultra cool low volume creek. It was the perfect place to introduce two members of our [...]
