I just got back from a quick trip to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, at the Southern most tip of the Baja Peninsula.  I was there for a wedding and couldn't miss a chance to stand up paddle while I was there.  Were were only there for 4 days, so hauling along boards did not make sense but we brought along our Kialoa paddles because they are super easy to travel with.  We just stick the paddles in a padded paddle bag and check them.  I get all kinds of questions from the baggage guys about what is in there?  The funniest comment I have heard yet was from the baggage guy leaving the Portland Airport.  He said, "What's in there?  Are those rectal thermometers for elephants?"  We all had a good laugh.

Before we left for the trip we had contacted Lee Vosburgh who lives in Cabo and is part owner of the Bahia Hotel, which they are currently remodeling.  He was nice enough to pick us up and take us to the Medano Beach Club.  He loaned us a couple of Naish boards and we had a fun adventure awaiting us.  We had planned to paddle along the rocks to the arch and then Lee was going to pick us up in a boat, what they call panga, and take us to some surf breaks and some other secret spots.

It wasn't something one expected to see everyday at the West Edmonton Mall but Warren Currie has a way of making the unexpected happen.

Tanya Esparza, Organizer of the Event: Paddling for Haiti had to admit she was blown away by the support she received when she recently had the desire to raise funds for the people of Haiti.
In San Juan, Puerto Rico on Sunday January 24th registration  was scheduled from 9:00 - 9:30 AM.  The paddle course consisted of departing from the Pinones Bridge, paddling down towards San Juan and ending at the Park Boulevard Beach.  "We were expecting forty participants, imagine our surprise to have over ninety registered paddlers ranging from seven years old to seventy!"   Everyone completed the paddle course, even the kids.  The weather beautiful and sunny.  Everyone had a great time and the final total was far more than anyone imagined!