On the last beautiful evening in July, Myrna Holman of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation ( CBCF) joined us for a relaxing paddle in Deas Slough. The CBCF is a long-time sponsor of AIAB. Myrna is the CBCF Director of Volunteer Development and Community Initiatives.

After a warm-up routine, we were ready to glide over the glassy water watching for herons and eagles while following the expert coaching of Margaret Hobson. Myrna was quite at home in Hope Afloat and is considering joining a regular team.

We finished our last recreational paddle session in the pub (of course) discussing the next local regattas, summer holiday plans, and the big trip to Australia.

Patricia Tanaka