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ALPINE SKIING Looking Back, 30 Years “The year was 1982 and a meeting was at the Comox Community Center with Rick Butler, Steve Grant and Peter Gibson. The three were brainstorming to come up with an event for ParticipACTION, a government program to develop healthy living and physical fitness.

It was at this meeting that the Royal Lepage Comox Valley Snow to Surf Adventure Relay Event was born.”

Rick Gibson, President OFFICIAL SNOW TO SURF SPONSOR

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Sunwest Auto Centre

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401 Ryan Road • Courtenay • 250-338-1221 • www.sunwestvw.ca • Thank You to the Comox Valley • Celebrating 25 Years

Proud sponsor of the Canoe Leg of the 2012 Royal LePage Comox Valley Snow to Surf Adventure Relay Event.

Proud sponsor of the Sunwest V-Dub Team.

GO TEAM GO!

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NOTICE OF www.snowtosurf.com CLOSURES

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from 12:00 midnight Saturday, April 28th until 5:00 pm Sunday, April 29th

Courtenay Marina Boat Launch will be closed from 12:00 midnight Sat., April 28th until 5:00 pm Sun., April 29th Duncan Bay Main Logging Road will be closed from 7:00 am Sunday, April 29th until 5:00 pm Thank You for your cooperation in helping us ensure a safe event for competitors, volunteers and support persons.

Comox Valley Snow to Surf Society, Rick Gibson PRESIDENT

CROSS COUNTRY SKIING “There are many teams that have been in the race since day one.

It is truly the celebration of the change of seasons from the snows of winter to the hot of summer.”

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MTN. BIKING

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“ Fly down the road on race day, stumble up the stairs like a granny the next day”

“The arm bands travel a combined 14,000km per race. Over the 30 years that’s 420,000km”

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World Class Event for 30 Years

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KAYAKING Each year the kayakers will travel a total of 875km, that’s like paddling 3/4 around Vancouver Island.

Congratulations and Best Wishes!

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• Heat Pumps • Air Conditioning • Refrigeration • Sheet Metal

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SALES - SERVICE - INSTALLATION

ROAD BIKE Bikes travel 5,250 combined km per race.

That’s like riding from Courtenay to Montreal.

Thank You! Jeff Beeston for his great sponsorship over the years The Trail Bicycles Team would like to thank

Congratulations on your 30th Anniversary!

267 Sixth St., Courtenay 250-334-2537 www.skitakhut.com

CANOEING

Thank you to all the support groups residents and friends of the event that come out year after year to volunteer.

The fastest time for the overall race in 2011 was 3 hrs. & 11 min.

“Life is a combination of magic and pasta.” – Fellini

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VOLUNTEERS

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Courtenay Central Chiropractic Dr. David Fenneman Chiropractor

GO TEAMS GO!

Proud to have been participating and volunteering for the last 29 Years

362 E. 10th St., Courtenay • 250-334-2224 Next to United Carpet www.courtenaycentralchiropractic.com Serving the Comox Valley and North Island since 1977.

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm 2012 ❯❯ ROYAL LEPAGE COMOX VALLEY SNOW TO SURF ADVENTURE RELAY EVENT

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