This is Keegan Grady checking in from the beautiful Ottawa Valley!  The last couple of weeks have been amazzing!!! Airborn Athletics Team member Devyn Scott and I headed to his home town of Almonte looking for first descents…      What we found was a perfect  25 footer beside a generating station that is under heavy construction. Devyn and I  both stomped the drop, and named it DK Falls. 

DK FAlls

The next day we ventured into the Capital City of Canada, Ottawa. It was a perfect day, we crossed Champlain Bridge into Quebec and headed up to the Deschenes Ruins. The wave was great, greening regularly and producing lots and lots of air.

Flashback at the Ruins

For more info and photos from the first descent or the ruins  check out        Airborn Athletics       … or Level Six….

Today we are getting ready to head back  to West Virginia for finals! ( and my last week of high school ) 

Predator Helmets.com…   New lids are amazing!

Stay Classy, 

Keegan Grady

After an all day drive we arrived in the city of Ottawa in Ontario Canada on Thursday, April 23th 2009. The drive was long but beautiful, we drove through wetlands and as we passed over the lake near the United States/ Canada boarder we saw an amazing sunset that reflected shades of pinks and reds off the sparkling water.
After a good nights rest at the Royal Hotel we were off to the Champlain Wave to train for the competition. Luckily there were not many other boaters at the wave giving us plenty of time to practice. After a long hard day full of sunshine and surfing we headed out for dinner at the Works. The works is a favorite among students serving up juicy burgers, onion rings and poutine (a Canadian specialty dish consisting of french fries covered in cheese curds and gravy).
When we arrived back at the Champlain Wave the next day the scene was quit different. The Level Six Competition was about to be in full swing. There were vendors and representatives from the local paddling community including Airborn Athletics and Level Six just to name a few. A fifteen foot bleacher stand had been erected for the large crowd. Everyone we met at the competetion was very friendly and helpful to our group, the announcer welcomed us over the intercom and everyone cheered. New River Academy did an excellent job in the competition:

Women’s Jr.
2nd Alexandria Shallhorn
3rd Tracy d’Arbeloff and Palmer Miller

Women’s
3rd Julia Fisher

Men’s Jr.
1st Keegan Grady
3rd Isaac Holden
6th Stephen Forester

Men’s Pro
4th Jason Craig

After the event we went to a local restaurant called the Honest Lawyer for the awards and a $5 hamburger and fries special for the competitors. Among the awards given were water bottles, throw bags, paddles and t-shirts. Everyone had a great time and we all look forward to coming back again soon.

Women’s Jr.
2nd Alexandria Shallhorn
3rd Tracy d’Arbeloff and Palmer Miller

Women’s
3rd Julia Fisher

Men’s Jr.
1st Keegan Grady
3rd Isaac Holden
6th Stephen Forester

Men’s Pro
4th Jason Craig

After the event we went to a local restaurant called the Honest Lawyer for the awards and a $5 hamburger and fries special for the competitors. Among the awards given were water bottles, throw bags, paddles and t-shirts. Everyone had a great time and we all look forward to coming back again soon.

Here is a link to a short video on fourth quarter in the south eastern United States. Enjoy!