What a great place for a Symposium as there are many spots from flat water to small surf, to 12' to 15' pounders that break across an island outside the harbor. Kayaks of all types ( mostly British ) were laying all around the camp area and could be left near the beach for easy transport for the classes that were held in two bays that were close to each other.

The instructors were all top notch British talent including Nigel Dennis. All the instructors are 5 star rated with most of the assisting paddlers being 4 star rated or close to it. Slide shows of expeditions were shown a couple times at night showing some of Nigel's Antarctic, Easter Island, and other worldly destinations.

When I arrived Thursday afternoon it was clear and warm, except the water temps. I started noticing that the standard level of dress were these pricey looking Palm dry suits. I dressed warm to go out and test the water for a couple rolls and to check out the area. Yes a dry suit would be nice for the 50-55 degree temps, but I got over it. The British were all claiming the water here is colder than at home !

Friday morning I started 3 days of classes including Propulsion, Maneuvering, Capsize Prevention, Navigation, Rolling II, Stroke Blending, Kayak surfing, and Greenland Paddling. I took a total 9 classes and paddled 4 days in row leaving me very tired but with a suitcase of new skills to practice. I was glad I brought my hooded 5mm wetsuit for the rolling class, that first dunk into the water is bit of shock.

Sunday afternoon I finished my series of classes and was very tired but more skilled as a result. I saw that Duane Strosaker had arrived for the next weeks classes and his 4 star training and assessment. I wished him luck, and hope he will finish off my story with part 2 of the BCU Symposium.

    Paul Jonason