The Algoma Paddlers Canoe & Kayak Club

AP News We have a special guest speaker lined up for our AGM on November 9th  :-) Carol Dersch is recently retired from Lake Superior Provincial Park, where she worked as Park Naturalist. She has had the opportunity to visit Michipicoten Island for pleasure and also to participate in some of the wildlife monitoring and field work. The Wild Landscape of Michipicoten Island Remote and rugged, Michipicoten Island features some unique geology, vegetation and wildlife. The presentation will look at the features of the island and some of the similarities and differences between Michipicoten Island and the Slate Islands. It will also touch on the new predator-prey dynamic, with the colonization of wolves in 2014, and some of the research and monitoring being undertaken on the island. The meeting will be held in the Library at W.C. Eaket Secondary School in Blind River at 7 p.m. There is no charge for this event and everyone is welcome! 2. Combined Coureur de bois & Algoma P

Wakomata Lake Sept 23, 2017 For the Wakomata day trip we will meet at the Tunnel Lake Trading Post at 10:00. We will paddle part of Wakomata and have lunch at a beach. Difficulty level will be flat water with possibility of wind and waves. There should be some nice fall colours to enjoy. If there is interest, we could have supper at Wakomata Shores Resort. I would need to know in advance to make a reservation. Please contact me at cnr.lipinski@outlook.com if you are interested or require further information. Contact Gary at mycsmith@hotmail.com if you need to borrow club equipment for the trip. Ray

Long wknd Walkhouse Bay from our trip leader Sirje..."Yes, the trip was a go! There were 3 of us - all ladies! (I've been trying to run ladies only trips for a few years and have had few takers and now, when I opened it up to all, only girls were interested!) Kathy Ellis and Laura Chaplinski joined me for a fabulous weekend on the very scenic Whalesback Channel - in my opinion even more gorgeous than the Benjamins! Weather was absolutely perfect for Friday and Saturday (p icture smooth as glass waters and bright sunshine), however, Sunday held some cloudy, windy weather for us; nothing terrible, just a contrast to the great days proceeding our return. We managed to explore the John Island coastline and Beardrop Harbour for total of something in the neighbourhood of 35 km! A great campsite with a view of the setting sun, great company with plenty of chatter, and great food - what a way to top off the summer paddling!"

The Township of the North Shore is celebrating the Trans Canada Trail/Waterfront Trail opening. On Aug. 26, 2017, across the country, events will be held to encourage residents to get out on our beautiful trails and enjoy inexpensive ways to exercise. There will be hiking, cycling and kayaking/canoeing group activities as well as demonstrations of various activities such as yoga, zumba etc. The Algoma Paddlers will be at Lauzon Beach from 11-3 with the Montreal Canoe. Anyone interested in helping please contact Wally at 705-849-6429 or email wvandyke@sympatico.ca...or just drop by the beach and join in the fun. For general information regarding other activities planned for the day please contact Mary Lynn 705-849-2213 ext 25

From Wally... Good News: The Montreal Canoe rides at The Mississagi Park Lumberjack Days went very smoothly. We did 5 runs with up to 25 in the boat! Most people enjoyed their first ride in a big canoe, some their first ride in any canoe. There were lots of thank you's and one little 6 year-old in particular was just over the moon with enthusiasm - paddled throughout and couldn't get the smile off his face! He came back twice to say how much he loved it and wanted to get into  paddling now! He was so cute! He wasn't alone in his appreciation, but he certainly was remarkable. That's why we do this, and it's so good to get these reminders. Thanks to Maureen, Sandra, and Laura for their enthusiasm and expertise. Maureen was a trooper with Registration and pfd's, ably assisted by Rob who was lent to us as a spare volunteer by the Park. He too was awesome, and upbeat, - dragged his family out, answered French fluently went out on two rides. Sandra and Laura are ver

Sirje can't lead the Tunnel Lake trip but Ray can! Hi folks, I can do this trip on Saturday if there is interest. The plan would be to meet at Tunnel Lake Trading Post on Hwy 129 at 10:00. We wouldn't be able to tour the entire lake on a day trip, but should see much of it. Hope to see you there. Please respond if you still want to go. Call at 705-461-0037 or 705-943-6317 if you have any questions. Ray

Saturday, June 24th!!! Tunnel Lake...Trip on! Contact Sirje, the trip leader, if you are even thinking about it. Saturday, if there are any changes, only the people who have replied to the trip leader will be contacted...pomerlea@sympatico.ca Weather forecast: Sat Jun 24 A mix of sun and clouds HI 18°C POP 30% Wind 14 km/h N

KICK Camp (Kids into Canoeing & Kayaking) A Day Camp for Local Youth Ages 9 to 16 For Experienced Paddlers + Beginners Receive Paddling Certifications! Camp Sessions Week 1 Blind River Area: July 3-7 Week 2 Blind River Area: July 10-14 Week 3 Thessalon: July 17-21 Week 4: Elliot Lake Area: July 24-28 Week 5: MFN: July 31-Aug 4 (5 days) Week 6: WRFN: Aug 8-11 (4 days) Week 7: Sagamok: Aug 14-18 (5 days) Week 8: SRFN: Aug 21-24 (4 days) Cost: $200/week for Blind River, Elliot Lake and Thessalon Camps. Cost For First Nation Camps - check with Your Community Youth Worker. For More Information: contact Paige Tulloch by email at paige.tulloch1@gmail.com

Follow up from the depot trip...Sirje (pronounced Syria) says the trip was great - but the weather took an unexpected turn to miserable! Started out sunny and seemingly perfect, quickly turning grey just after departure and then rain progressing from sprinkling to heavy in a short time. By lunch, the rain was over and the sun was struggling to emerge. The temperature never did reach the anticipated high but we finished in sunshine, so I managed to get in my dip at the end. ..Sirje signs on for the dip  :-) ! Small group: 2 couples attended so we were 5 altogether. The company and the scenery were well worth the weather challenges! Sorry – no pictures that I am aware of! Next trip Tunnel Lake June 24th - Sirje..details to follow ON ANOTHER NOTE: Ladies' only trip (August 5th) should have been removed from schedule -Sirje is not available. Additional changes: the July 27th event should read 'potluck and evening paddle'. Please note for this event: RSVP required

SUP Level 1A Course Saturday, July 8 Lauzon Beach, Algoma Mills $45 for members $95 for non-members ($50 for membership) Instructor: Sonya Fortin Assistant: Evi Tiessen Contact: Kathy Ellis 849-8302 (text only) 356-1266 blindriv@gmail.com Spots are limited. Register early!!!!!

Weather forecast for Saturday...Sat Jun 10 High 21°C Feels like:24 POP:40% 24 Hr Rain: ~5 mm Wind: 19 km/h S Looks like a good day!! I added the pic from last year's Depot Lake trip...these people signed up for an amazing paddle whatever the weather. Again, contact Sirje at pomerlea@sympatico.ca if you are interested in going.

Little White River trip Date: Saturday, May 27 Meet: Tim Horton’s Blind River 9:00 am Miner’s Monument Elliot Lake 10:00 Trip Info: Starting point at camping/picnic area near the Highway bridge on Hwy. 546 approx. 1 km east of the intersection of Hwy 639. Approximately 5 hours trip downstream. A vehicle shuttle will be done before the trip. Bring a lunch, be prepared for bugs. Level of Difficulty: River paddling, must be capable of avoiding some obstacles (rocks, trees). No rapids. For more information please contact the trip leader directly at ray.lipinski@ontario.ca

Little White River trip Date: Saturday, May 27 Meet: Tim Horton’s Blind River 9:00 am Miner’s Monument Elliot Lake 10:00 Trip Info: Starting point at camping/picnic area near the Highway bridge on Hwy. 546 approx. 1 km east of the intersection of Hwy 639. Approximately 5 hours trip downstream. A vehicle shuttle will be done before the trip. Bring a lunch, be prepared for bugs. Level of Difficulty: River paddling, must be capable of avoiding some obstacles (rocks, trees). No rapids. For more information please contact the trip leader directly at ray.lipinski@ontario.ca

April 27th!!! Mark it on your calendar!!! The dynamic duo, Denis and Terry, will once again be appearing live at the W.C. Eaket S.S. Library in Blind River at 7 p.m. This time, they are sharing their kayak trip to the Saguenay and St- Lawrence River area. The main focus for that trip was to see sights, flora and fauna while paddling the waterways of the area… You won’t want to miss it…They never fail to deliver!!! p.s. if you missed their last two presentations…you missed a lot! Don’t miss this one!