iN PHOTOS: Braving the cold and ice for a paddle on Okanagan Lake

We are experiencing some of the coldest temperatures so far this winter but that didn’t stop some hardy souls from venturing out on Okanagan Lake today.

Penticton Lakeside Resort’s Francis Dellosa said in an email this afternoon, Jan. 15, a few brave people from the hotel decided they wanted to tough out the cold and hop on some paddleboards for “some fun in the water.”

Environment Canada reported a temperature of -14 Celsius with light snow in Penticton at the time.

All we can say is BRRRing it on.

These women thought it was a good day for a paddle on Okanagan Lake. | Credit: SUBMITTED / Lakeside Resort

On Okanagan Lake today, Jan. 15, 2020. | Credit: SUBMITTED / Lakeside Resort

Okanagan Lake, Jan. 15, 2020. | Credit: SUBMITTED / Lakeside Resort

Some people are content to watch. | Credit: SUBMITTED / Lakeside Resort

On Okanagan Lake in front of Penticton Lakeside Resort today, Jan.15, 2020. | Credit: SUBMITTED / Lakeside Resort

Okanagan Lake, Jan. 15, 2020. | Credit: SUBMITTED / Lakeside Resort


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I have been looking for news in the South Okanagan - SImilkameen for 20 years, having turned a part time lifelong interest into a full time profession. After five years publishing a local newsletter, several years working as a correspondent / stringer for several local newspapers and seven years as editor of a Similkameen weekly newspaper, I joined iNFOnews.ca in 2014. My goal in the news industry has always been to deliver accurate and interesting articles about local people and places. My interest in the profession is life long - from my earliest memories of grade school, I have enjoyed writing.
As an airborne geophysical surveyor I travelled extensively around the globe, conducting helicopter borne mineral surveys.
I also spent several years at an Okanagan Falls based lumber mill, producing glued-wood laminated products.
As a member of the Kaleden community, I have been involved in the Kaleden Volunteer Fire Department for 22 years, and also serve as a trustee on the Kaleden Irrigation District board.
I am currently married to my wife Judy, of 26 years. We are empty-nesters who enjoy living in Kaleden with our Welsh Terrier, Angus, and cat, Tibbs.
Our two daughters, Meagan and Hayley, reside in Richmond and Victoria, respectively.

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