[Paddlewise] Request to help Maligiaq in Quebec

Hi, I got this request but obviously live a bit too far away from the
site to be of help.

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Dear Mr. Diaz::

I was referred to you by Mr. Jay Gingrich, a member of the Rocky Mtn.
Sea
Kayaking Club.

This is in regards to my son Maligiaq, age 17, who hopes to compete in
the races.

Maligiaq is from Greenland, but is staying temporarily at my home in
Colorado Springs, CO.
He is the current and 3-time Greenland kayaking champion and has been
sponsored by numerous sea kayaking clubs in the U.S. to demonstrate and
teach Greenland-style kayak rolling techniques.  He is very excited
about
competing in the Quebec races.

Because of his limited use of English, his unfamiliarity with the
Montreal area, and our limited money, he will need some assistance while
in Quebec.  We have purchased round-trip bus tickets to the area, have
registered him for the races, and completed the liability waiver. 
Maligiaq will be arriving at the Montreal bus station from Albany, N.Y.
on July 28 at 05:05 p.m., and returning 11 August at 12:01 p.m.  
Maligiaq will be able to pay for the entrance fee and the transportation
of the kayak to Forestville.

However, Maligiaq will not be able to afford lodging and transportation
to and from the bus station and and between the race sites.  He might be
able to afford to rent a kayak there, depending on the cost.  He will
need a few items of the required gear for the races, which he can pay
for, but will need some assistance in getting to the store(s) and
getting
around in the Montreal area.   We were hoping that someone could loan a
competitive kakak, if not perhaps one of the stores would sponsor him
and
let him use one of theirs.

Additionally, there will be 5 paddlers from Greenland attending the
races.  Maligiaq might be able to lodge with them, but first we need to
find out where they will be staying.  If he can stay with them, he would
need transportation to and from the bus station and the accomodations
where he will be staying.  We are hoping to find some who can take him
"under their wings" and make sure he has the equipment for the races and
understands the rules for them.

Any help or referrals would be sincerely appreciated.

Best regards,

Geno Padilla
3100 Wood Ave., Lot L-11
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
Home Tele:  719-630-8804
E-Mail:  GENPAD_at_JUNO.COM

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