About Us
The South Island Whitewater Club (SIW, pronounced: sue) launched in 2021, with the aim of building recreational Whitewater paddling club that operates primarily in Southern Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. Our vision is to bring paddlers into the sport in a safe fashion and provide a means of progressing from a raw beginner on flatwater to an intermediate paddler who can navigate grade 3 rivers and be self-sufficient. We want our courses and activities to be cost-effective but also balanced in terms of instructional supply and demand. And of course, we have to have fun.
Our Directors
All of our directors believe passionately in the sport of whitewater and want to bring some of the benefits of a club community to the island.
Harry Watson
Harry (harry@siwhitewater.club) has been paddling kayaks and rafts for a dozen years and got his start with the Bromley Canoe Club in the UK.
Rick Bryan
Rick (rick@siwhitewater.club) has been paddling since before the dawn of time, and is also heavily involved in the Recreational Canoeing Association of British Columbia.
Robert McLeod
Robert (robert@siwhitewater.club)got his start with the Unversity of Alberta Paddling Society (UAPS) in 2008. He's also paddled extensively with Grenoble-Alpes Canoe-Kayak in France and some paddling in Basel, Switzerland as well.
Want to get involved with the club? Have questions about one of our trips? Just like to talk about paddling? Please send us a message at directors@siwhitewater.club or at one of the above social media sites!