Dennis Bohrn and his three other friends were out canoeing over the weekend in Twin Falls, Idaho when they find the worst thing possible, a victim of suicide. They decide that they can't leave the body out there on the lake so they call paramedics and the police and bring the body back to shore.

When they get back, they hand over the victim to the paramedics and corner only to discover that a police officer writing out a ticket for each of them for $85. The reason? No PFD's in their boat.

No, I'm all for PFD laws and making sure that you wear them when you are out paddling but this has got to be one of the most insensitive things that could possibility happen. Imagine, you just found a body, you drag it home thinking you are doing the right thing only to find that it cost your group $340?

They probably would have received a much better response of the office just handed out a warning. The reason for a citation is to evoke a behavioural change next time, but this just brings out a lot of bitter feelings...

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It's less than a week for the best weekend of the year. On Friday is a first of it's kind. The Eastern Canadian Sea Kayak Instructors Conference is taking place in Parry Sound, Ontario.

We have instructors from all over coming to speak at it. Right now we have over 30 participants so it is going to be a lively group indeed. I mean, you get 3 sea kayak instructors together in a group and you can't get a word in edgewise, imagine 30? I'm dead...

 Saturday and Sunday is the Georgian Bay Canoe & Kayak Festival also talking place at White Squall. It is shaping up to be another fantastic weekend. It is a super laidback weekend of seminars and on water sessions. Every year or rains and every year the power seems to go out causing chaos. I have talked to lots of people who have traveled the kayak symposium circuit and they all comment on how friendly and unassuming people are at this one. I have been to other symposiums where it sometimes turns into a pissing contest of gear of skills. I keep trying to start one but for some reason, nobody is interested and they are all there just to have a good time.

The highlight for me will not take place on the water or even in a dry suit. Fred Eaglesmith will be making another appearance on Saturday night. For those who don't know who this guy is, you need to get on board now. Wikipedia describes him as, "Eaglesmith is a prolific and talented songwriter, and is known for writing songs about machines or vehicles, including songs about trains, tractors, trucks, cars, and engines. Rural life, dogs, guns, drinking and farming/ranching are other common themes. Many of his songs are about failing farms and small businesses."

It is fantastic and you can listen to samples of his latest album, "Milly's Café".

Youthful crazyness! Here is the YouTube description: Going round Sainsburys in Kayaks, supermarket sweep style.

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