Bob Putnam from Deep Cove Outdoors/ Deep Cove Canoe and Kayaks

was organizing the talk. Thanks, Bob!

The Capilano University Performing Arts Center was a professional stage with all setups. Brian, the manager on the technical side, did a great job. Thanks, Brian!

My “dummy” kayak, an epic 18 x, set with the new rudder

The stage setup with Deep Cove Outdoors ads prior to the talk

I was happy to sign my epic, Kokatat and THULE promo cards after the talk

Maddie, a talented young kayaking lady, will be on my talk in Victoria again on Friday and we’ll go for a paddle next day! She’s aiming to be the youngest person to circumnavigate Vancouver Island.

Two other “special guests” who made a long way to join my talk were Shawna and Leon from Body Boat Blade on Orcas Island. They were inspiring *me* 7 years ago on my first international symposium in Anglesey with their talk about their circumnavigating Iceland to eventually do the same one day. I’m very sorry we missed a special picture!

Maddie’s “driver”, her dad Dan runs the great website “Westcoastpaddlers“. Have a look!

My “dummy baby” on the way to the Capilano University Performing Arts Theatre