re: [Paddlewise] Request to help Maligiaq

I want to vouch for Maligiaq for any of those who don't already know him.
I had the opportunity to meet and paddle with Maligiaq when he was in
Houston last fall.  He is a delightful young man and obviously an expert
kayaker.  He put on a demonstration at the Southwestern Canoe Rendezvous,
that people still talk about.
I hope that some folks up in Quebec can help him out.  It was great having
him around here and I know that you will enjoy any time you spend with him
as well.

John Bartos
Houston Texas



> Date: Thu, 22 Jul 1999 07:25:57 -0700
> From: rdiaz_at_ix.netcom.com
> Subject: [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.
>
> - -----------------------------------
> 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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