August / September 2000
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Directory:
Sources for Adaptations

In addition to your local paddling shop, hardware store, and medical supply, you'll find the following sources helpful in achieving your paddling goals:

Aquamotion Engineering, 61 Endicott St., Building 26 Norwood, MA 02062 (617) 769-0590 Adaptive boarding systems and adaptive front facing rowing systems.

Canoe Accessories, 298 Highfield Road Toronto, ON M4L 2V5. (416) 461-9597. Canoe Back Rest (TM)

Canoe Ontario, Ph: 416-426-7170

Clark Medical Products Inc., 1333 Matheson Blvd. East. Mississuaga, ON L4W 1 R1 (903) 238-6163, 800-889-5295 Rehabilitation products-like "bathtub" chairs for persons with severe disabilities.

Current Designs, 10124 McDonald Park Rd., Sidney, B.C. V8L 3X9 Ph: (250) 655-1822 Fax: (250) 655-1596 http:/www.cdkayak.com/ Email: Info@cdkayak.com. Kwaks, kayaks, & canoes

Grey Owl Paddles Limited, 62 Cowansview Road Cambridge, ON N1R 7N3 (519) 622-0001, Fax (519) 622-0723 Lightweight paddles.

Hobie Kayaks, ph: 800-HOBIE-49, www.hobiekayaks.com. Pedal kayaks with MirageDrive system.

Holloway, Greg, 4745 Rosehill Rd. Victoria, BC V8Z 5N2 Email: zounds@ios.bc.caKawak owner

Jay Medical Ltd., 805 Walnut St. Boulder, Colorado 80302 (303) 442-5529, 800-648-8282 Jay Protector-a cushion to protect the buttocks against skin breakdown.

Millerton-Lancelot Co., New York, NY (518) 789-4008, Lancelot Launcher

Mermaid Stabilizer, PO Box 1072 North Battleford, SK S9A 3F6 (306) 398-2889, 800-215-5307 http//www.w2d.com/mermaid E-mail: mermaid@w2d.com. Full flotation canoe stabilizer that's easily installed without tools and works on either side of the boat.

Ontario Recreational Canoeing Association (ORCA) Inclusion Representative 1185 Eglinton Avenue East, Suite 104 North York, ON MSC 3C6 (416)426-7016 Fax (416) 426-7363 Serving canoeing instructors and the public with Innovative Ideas on adaptation for people of all abilities in the activity of canoeing.

Parson A.D.L. Inc., RR#4 Tottenham, ON LOG TWO (905) 936-3580, 800-263-1 281 Hand Closing Strap, NoSlip Safety Strips, Ergonomic Handles, Safety Tread, Chest Straps, Transfer Boards, and Velcro, webbing and plastic buckles.

Georgian Bay Kayak Ltd., 231 Gordon Drive Penetanguishene, ON L9M 1Y2 (705) 549-3722, http://www.bconnex.net/~timkayak Email: timkayak@bconnex.net Sea Float (TM) sponsons (inflatable "outriggers" that attach without tools)

Seaward Kayaks do refits for the disabled and provided all the boats for "Power To Be" a group which specializes in therapeutic outdoor recreation (ph: 250-416-0045, www.power2b.com). Seaward Kayaks can be reached at www.seawardkayaks.com or 1-800-595-9755

Swift Canoe & Kayak, RR#1, Oxtongue Lake Dwight, ON POA 1HO (705) 635-1167 or 800-661-1429 Will adapt the boats they make to suit the needs of people of all abilities.

Thule, 800-238-2388 for dealers In your area. http://www.thuleracks.com/547.html. Outrigger (TM), roof racks, tie-down straps.

The Working Man, (905) 544-4766. Canoe Leg Yakima, 800-668-8839 to flnd a Canadian dealer. http://www.yakima.com/. HullyRollers (TM), roof racks, etc.

Mercia Sixta of the Pacific International Kayak Association in British Columbia, is associated with CORK, Creative Options for Recreational Kayakers, and runs instructional sessions for people with disabilities. She can be reached at 604-597-1122 or through Western Canoeing and Kayaking in Abbotsford at 604-853-9320.

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