I was down at the pool on Saturday when I noticed a poster for this race: http://www.oceanman.ca/ 1k open water swim, 6k paddle, 8k run. Sounds like a fun little sprint.
I rented a boat from these guys: http://www.ecomarine.com/ and I’m in!
If any of you are in the Vancouver BC area (or are planning to be on the weekend of Aug 22), it should be a lot of fun.
Hey have fun at the race, we are out of town for some last minute training before IMOO other wise would be there to cheer you on. Looks like a fun race, thought about it a few times myself. You ever paddled before or is this one of your crazy ass fly by the seat of your pants specials??? LOL
I haven’t been in a boat in around 7 years, but before that I was a decent paddler. About 10 years ago I had a gig all set to go and teach for Don Jamieson (owner of Sea to Sky in Squamish), but I managed to destroy my shoulder just before the summer hit - ending my career as a kayak pro before it even started. It was a real bummer too, because paddling is perfectly suited to my body type (low cg, strong upper bod) and I was kind of a natural. Oh well.
I figure that the 7yr lapse can’t be all that big of a deal… 
You doing Vancouver on Labour Day?
I would love to do one of those “Aussie” style waterman, life saver contests. I’d suck since I’m a shitty swimmer, but it would be cool to do.
Not Vancouver either, its one week from IM MOO so in taper and trying to stay healthy. Will volunteer again as per last year so will be there to cheer you on.
On a separate note: if you are looking to sell you Azoto I know someone who is interested.