Youth paddling has and continues to be a major priority for the AQ instructional team. Nevan Hindmarsh has been involved in our youth programming as a paddler for many years now. Equally comfortable in a playboat, river runner or slalom boat, Nevan is quickly becoming a skilled, motivated and energetic whitewater kayaker.
Nevan very much lights up when on the water and we would characterize him as a "first on the water and last off the water " kind of paddler.
We are stoked to have Nevan as part of the AQ junior team and look forward to seeing where he progresses in kayaking.
So, without further ado, please enjoy Nevan Hindmarsh' 20 questions.
1. What is your name?
Nevan Hindmarsh
2. How old are you?
I am 11 years old.
3. How many years have you been paddling?
I have been paddling for 5 years.
4. What is your favorite thing about paddling and why?
I love the paddling community because everyone is so nice and caring. I also love that its not a very popular sport.
5. Who or what got you started in kayaking?
My Grandpa did lots of canoeing which led to my dad doing some kayaking so when my dad found out Aquabatics did kids courses he signed me up and I've stuck with it since.
6. What would your dream kayak or paddleboard look like?
Probably a half slice with lower back good for stern squirts but a higher front good for boofing. Also a nice color scheme including grey, blue, pink.
7. What is the biggest or craziest river you have paddled?
Probably the Kicking Horse River even though it was in the Fall so the water wasn't high but it was an amazing experience and I'm hoping to do it again this year.
8. How many friends have you made while kayaking?
I have made many amazing friends because of kayaking and everybody is so nice and I'm hoping to meet more as I go to different places.
9. What has been the best thing you have learned in a kayak so far and why?
I have learned many useful skills but for number one it would have to be the Roll which is very useful and makes you a way more confident paddler.
10. What do you want to learn to do in a kayak this season?
This season I would love to try to get my back deck roll down at least by the fall.
11. Who do you love paddling with the most and why?
I just love paddling with my friends because anything is better with friends.
12. Do you have any siblings and do they paddle with you?
Yes I do have a 14 year old sister but does rafting now and then.
13. What else do you like to do in the summer besides paddling?
I do some other stuff like Mountain Biking, and Dirt Biking,
14. What is your favorite lunch or snack to bring with you on the water?
Smores granola bar or a ham sandwich.
15. What do you want to do when you grow up?
Well there are a lot of options I would like some of them are Mechanical engineering, Hydro engineering, or any type of engineer but I could be like a lot of kayakers and become a firefighter but work in the Water Rescue Department.
16. Where is your favorite place to paddle and why?
I love the upper red deer because it's near my cabin so I've just kind of grown up on it either Kayaking, rafting, or even just swimming in it.
17. If you could have any superpower in the world what would it be?
I won't ever have to pay for gas! and I could get car parts for free.
18. Are you involved in any community programs or clubs?
Not too much besides Kayaking stuff.
19. What do you like to do in the winter season? Do you splitboard, snowboard, ski, snowshoe, etc..
I love to ski and I am doing better at it now learning new tricks but I would love to try split boarding.
20. If you could describe kayaking in one word what would it be?
:)
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