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The question came to me after my 20th attempt to surf this wave otherwise known as Corner Wave located on the Ottawa River. Anyone who has ever been to the Ottawa River knows this feature is epic. The wave is super steep and fast where huge aerial blunts occur on a regular basis.

I can remember just a short time ago when I was terrified of big holes. O.K. let's be realistic-any hole. My ride usually consisted of getting in and out of the hole as fast as possible. Trying a trick was out of the question. I was in survival mode, concentrating on staying alive. I have to admit, big holes still scare me, but I have learned how to relax. Building my confidence helped eliminate the fear factor.  

I really don’t like being cold, in fact I hate it so when it comes to paddling in the winter I know that I need the best gear possible.

A Valuable quote I will always remember from Shelley Furrer, owner of Werner paddles “its about being out there in the right places” Meaning, if you are on the river amongst the action you are going to get the good shots.  

The Dries, The Dries……Big Stuff, Big Water, Big Surfing…..Possible Big Gun Stuff.    Is what went through my head when Katie J called me and told me the Dries were running.  Not only were they running but they were at optimal flow, 70,000 cfs.