Re: [Paddlewise] Victoria Jason dies...

>From: Michael Bradley <kobra_at_interlinx.qc.ca>
>Hello Everyone,
>
>I was greatly saddened today to learn that the 'Kabloona in the Yellow
>Kayak' died last May 29th. She had discovered she had a brain tumor last
>summer, had surgery and returned back up north to paddle and work on
>getting Inuit people started on a kayaking venture for tourists.
>However, apparently this Spring the problems returned and she was unable
>to fight it off.
>
>She was a remarkable lady and a real credit to us all.
>
>Michael Bradley

I had the privilege of paddling with Victoria for a few days during one leg 
of her Northwest Passage trip (she eventually had to leave us behind as my 
paddling partner's carpal tunnel problems meant we were holding her back).
Victoria had merry blue eyes, a ready smile, an easy laugh, and masses of 
enthusiasm. She was completely unpretentious, though she was one tough 
paddler - certainly a better "man" than I in the cockpit, with her routine 
fifty-mile days. I smile fondly as I remember learning from her that even on 
her remote passages, where she might not see anyone else for days on end, 
she carried henna hair dye and mascara - and used them.
I hadn't talked to Victoria for several years, and so was unaware that she 
had been ill. The world at large, and the paddling world in particular, is a 
poorer place for her passing.

Philip Torrens
N49°16' W123°06'

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