Standup4Greatbear Online Article
Just happened to find this article online that i hadn't seen before and it brought back fond memories of the expedition. Having Guujaw sing for me has motivated me to look towards a new SU4GB expediton to Haida Gwaii. Click here for the article.
Paddle for the Planet
Jen and i finished out 2011 by traveling to Kelowna to support Bob Purdy and his amazing Paddle for the Planet. Bob's New Year's resolution for 2011 was to standup paddleboard everyday for at least an hour a day for 365 days. Bob was paddling in support of the David Suzuki foundation and was encouraging us all to take a look at how we live and to motivate people to change the way we live on the planet for a positive environmental impact.
Eddie Would Go!
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Well it was a dream come true for me as we left Vancouver on Dec 9th for our 10 day trip to Oahu's North Shore. The North Shore in the winter means only one thing to me, big, legendary, historic surf. Before i could get to the North Shore though i was there to support Jen in her Honolulu marathon(it'sin my contract). We were also travelling with close friends Jenni Chancey and Leaf's fan Darren Ashby. Jenni also ran the marathon and both Jen's ran well competing against 22000 other runners. Jen ran a a solid 3:20 battling Achilles tendinitis and a strong headwind. Jenni ran a great race as well coming in just under 4 hours. I know both girls wanted more but Darren and I admired the commitment and effort. The last time i was in Oahu was this past July when Bodie Shandro and i raced our standup paddleboard in the Molokai2Oahu World Championships. The south swell at Waikiki was much bigger and consistent then but it still felt good to be there in the shadow of the Duke Kahanamoku statue. It was great to be in the heat and humidity of Hawaii and we were not missing any powder at Whistler so that made me feel good too.
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