Newsletter January 2015 - Nanaimo

Newsletter
January 2015
Upcoming Events
Jan 21 AGM
Inn on Long Lake, 7:30pm
Jan 27 Boathouse Meeting
location TBD, 7pm
Mar 14 Crazy 8
Outrigger Race at Brechin
Mar 15 NPI Attack Race
Brechin Boat Launch.
Apr 1 Membership Renewal
$200 for individuals and
$240 for families
The BC Summer Games were one of the highlights for NCKC in 2014, bringing canoe kayak athletes from all
over the province to compete in Nananimo. On Jan 21, NCKC will hold their AGM, an opportunity for all
members to get involved and help build our paddling community in 2015. Photo by Michael Folkes.
Calling All Members! NCKC Annual General Meeting on January 21
by Sean Plecas
NCKC will be hosting its Annual General Meeting on Jan 21, at 7:30pm, at the Inn on Long Lake. This is a meeting
that everyone involved with NCKC should attend. We’ll hear reports from current directors and hold elections for
new board members. Open positions include: Secretary, Director of Coaching, Fundraising and Outrigger Rep.
2014 Highlights
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Increase in membership
Increased summer camp participation
Launch of the new website
New newsletter
First year with a full-time head coach
$25,000 prize for the Long Lake boathouse
Successful Paddle-a-thon fundraiser
BC Summer Games at Long Lake & Nanaimo River
New contract written and signed with VIU
Successful Crazy 8 Outrigger Races
NCKC at the Queen Lili in Hawaii and several
Vancouver Island outrigger races
Outrigger steering clinics
New outrigger course at Long Lake
Junior Development & High Performance teams bring
home 11 gold medals from Bellingham Regatta
Cameron Antifave CKBC U15 Male Athlete of the year
Heritage racing canoes restored
Long Lake boathouse and storage reorganized
Strategic planning began with the help of CKBC
Opportunities for New Board Members
Secretary: Maintains records of the board and ensures
effective management of organization’s records. Manages
minutes of board meetings and insures those minutes are
distributed to members shortly after each meeting. Should
be sufficiently familiar with legal documents (articles, bylaws, etc.), to note applicability during meetings.
Director of Coaching: Co-ordinates coaches, competitive
programs and summer camps. He/she does hiring of
summer camp staff. The Director of Coaching applies for
available funding.
Fundraising: Coordinates junior development team
fundraising. Organizes fundraising events like the Paddlea-thon. Does fundraising for the new Boat House.
Outrigger Rep: Coordinates annual Crazy 8’s Race and
out-of-town competition. Purchases and maintains boats
and equipment and keeps the Brechin Boat Launch in
working order. Coordinates training courses and training in
general. Makes sure everyone paddling is a member.
Have something to add? Send your stories and story ideas to Sean: splecas@telus.net
Brechin Boat Launch (above) and boat storage (bottom right). Photos by Sean Plecas.
Brechin Boat Launch: A Quick FAQ Answers to some common questions at Brechin
by Doug Drysdale
Why the Orange line on the dock by
the OC4s?
Lately, the OC4’s have been pulled
up on the dock in such a manner that
the door to the shed can not be open.
The line is an indicator of where the
first OC4 should be placed. This
allows everyone access to the shed
for the mailbox, bulletin boards,
PFD’s etc.
Why the numbering on the OCs
and what do they mean? For insurance reasons, all our
boats should be numbered and
Identified as NCKC boats (think
Ocean River). The N signifies
NCKC. The following letter is the
boat type (O for Outrigger or K
for Kayak). Finally is the number
in sequence. Hence,” NO1” is
NCKC’s Outrigger number 1.
All boats at Brechin now have
NCKC stickers to identify them as
belonging to NCKC.
Why are all the small boats being
covered in tarps? Fibreglass, lacquers, gel coats and
neopreen are incredibly durable to
the elements. However, they are
very vulnerable to Ultra-Violet
radiation. Though it is impossible
to completely cover all parts of the
boats, we are trying to mitigate as
much sun damage as possible with
the covers.
Why do the Iakus on the OC1s
and OC2s sometimes feel so tight
and how what can I do to ease
installation? These are club boats used by a
variety of paddlers of varying
weights and body types and
in variable water and weather
conditions. The Iakus can be subject
to small amounts of deformation
resulting in a tight fit. Make sure the
Iaka ends, insert holes and fittings
are clean and free of damage and
salt. Use soapy water (stored inside
shed) to reduce friction during
installation. Sometimes changing
the install sequence can alleviate the
problem.
Why should I indicate my boat
usage and times on the bulletin
board?
Indicating your boat usage and times
on the board has a twofold use.
Number 1, it lets subsequent users
know when the boats are returning
(courtesy) and Number 2, it provides
a the club with at least a semblance
of a boat plan (paddler safety) and
usage (has the boat been stolen?)
For more info visit www.NCKC.ca, or www.facebook.com/nanaimocanoekayak
Athlete Profile
Wolf Presslauer, Outrigger Steersman
Name: Wolfgang Presslauer (Wolf)
Age: 62
Started Paddling: At the age of 8 in recreational canoes through
the Boy Scouts, which eventually led to a yearly wilderness canoe
trip with my friends in Montreal throughout the Northern part of
Quebec and Ontario. When I got into university, I was employed
by Sun Youth for disadvantaged youth during the summer and
took them for wilderness canoe paddling experiences through the
same regions. We did the lakes and rivers in Northern Quebec and
Ontario with some class 2-3 rapids during our journeys. I wasn’t
competitive until I met Chris Breakey in 1984, and he got me into
a race around Gabriola Island in a Voyageur Canoe, and it wasn’t
until 2000 that I began getting into it seriously. I was always
fit but had a leg injury which didn’t allow me to indulge in my
favourite sports of hockey and rugby. I was looking for a sport I
could compete in without an extreme use of my legs and I became
involved in Outrigger Paddling.
As a competitor: Throughout my 15 years in the sport, I
somewhat got put in the back of the boat as a steersman, which I
still do today. I love the position as it is dynamic. There is never a
race that’s the same and you have to change almost every second
to accommodate the crew and sea conditions.
Personal Best: I’ve competed both nationally and internationally,
in the CORA National Championships and now twice in the
Queen Lili. I think my best race was in our own CORA-sanctioned
Crazy 8’s, where we placed 1st overall in the mixed event even
though we were a crew of senior paddlers. However, every race
we are engaged in is fun and a worthwhile experience.
Goals: My goals in paddling are to teach others to enjoy paddling
and get fit. I am now retired from the RCMP and BC Hydro.
Get Ready for The Crazy Eight & Newcastle Protection Islands Attack!
by Sean Plecas
On March 14, NCKC is hosting the Crazy 8 - 13 km, figure eight, six man/woman outrigger canoe
races around Newcastle and Protection Islands. The races start at 10:00 am, at the Brechin Boat
Launch, located at 1890 Otter Way, in Nanaimo. For more info go to www.canadianoutrigger.com/
schedule/newcastle-crazy-eight, or contact Wolf Presslauer at 250-756-2036 or wpressla@shaw.ca.
On March 15, NCKC is hosting the NPI Attack - 10 km OC-1, OC-2, Surf Ski, and Stand Up Paddle
Board loop races around Newcastle and Protection Islands. The races start at 9:00 am at the Brechin
Boat Launch, located at 1890 Otter Way, in Nanaimo. For more info go to www.canadianoutrigger.
com/schedule/shack-attack/, or contact Wolf Presslauer at 250-756-2036 or wpressla@shaw.ca.
Mailing Address: 1750 Dufferin Cres, PO Box 60004, Nanaimo, BC, V9S 0A5
Locations: Boathouse at Loudon Park, Long Lake & Brechin Paddling Dock
Boathouse Phone: 250-758-4052
Email: headcoach@nckc.ca • Website: NCKC.ca • Facebook: www.facebook.com/nanaimocanoekayak