The Cornwall Recreational Whitewater Club

Tilly Martin is one of tough little girl!
We have enjoyed paddling with Tilly throughout the winter and spring. She has competed at Chambly and Level 6 and now she is at Keeners for her second year and it is great to see how she has improved.

Here is here latest post from the keener bog:

My first week:
Hello this is Tilly, now keener for the second time. I am happy, I am pumped up, and I am ready. I arrived last weekend, and I just had a very good week, spent here on the Ottawa River with all of the keeners.
My first day, I ran the Middle Channel; seeing this channel with the water level higher than I had ever seen was crazy! The rapids I remembered as being small and moderately easy were now surprising me with big waves and very fun lines!
The second day, I ran the Main Channel. Now, THAT was big! The epic wave Buss Eater is in, and it is better than I could just imagine. We ran the rest of the river; and I got the biggest beat down I had in a long time; through the Death Ledge on the rapid Coliseum. It was definitely one of the scariest moments yet, but it was definitely reassuring to see the keeners immediately coming to my help, gathering my paddle and my boat and bringing me safely to shore so I could catch a breath. It was very comforting to realize that all the keeners will help you, give you advice, and make you laugh…
And today, I surfed Buss Eater!!! It was the coolest thing ever! It was bouncy, intimidating, scary but so thrilling and addictive; I just want to do it over and over again!
Here’s my favorite picture of my surf on Bussy:

With the encouragements of the keeners, the support of the coaches and the best waves on the river, getting up in the morning isn’t as hard as it should be, despite all the soar muscles and the comfort of your bed compared to the wet gear waiting for you to put on.
In conclusion, I am just so happy to be back at keeners, catching up with some old friends, meeting some new and just so exited to learn and paddle every day!
I’ll keep you knowing what I’ve been up too,
This is Tilly.
(This was typed Thursday, July 3rd)

Want to see more of what the keeners do? Check out the Keener Blogspot: http://www.okskeener.blogspot.com/

Tilly we are proud of you!

Another fun evening in Valleyfield!
Friday evening brought us to Valleyfield where we were joined by Cheryl, The Orton boys (Matt and Mike) as we as Alan and their family friends!
Aime-Jean came out for a bit but due to a back injury (trial bike riding) he did not paddle… (not a teenager any more..)
I am on call this weekend for work so could not be in the water. Really hard to answer the phone from the kayak:). Must say it was tempting to get out and forget work….
Well, Matt and Zachary paddled together and spent time trying to loop on Bob. Can it be don? yes. Are they close? Very. Keep working boys and you will be there soon.
Sylvie Cheryl and Emily put in some good play time as well. Mike worked on his skills and had fun too!
Big highlight was Alan and his friend (sorry guys but I really suck with names) who rented a whitewater canoe from Base Camp (in Pointe-Claire). Their runs were good and the swims were just as much fun! Nicely done!
Check out the pics: http://www.dropshots.com/crew#

Well see you on the river soon,

Robert