The Algoma Paddlers Canoe & Kayak Club

Remember, if you buy your membership now you get all the benefits of an Algoma Paddler member for 2020 and 2021!  Current members enjoy a free membership for 2021! Agnew Lake BYOE Paddle and Social Event – Sat Sept 26 at 10 am The last Algoma Paddlers outing of the season happens  this coming Saturday, Sept 26 at 10am  – followed by a dinner and campfire (BYO Everything!). Sandra and Wally will be hosting this event at 18 Malbeuf Drive, Webbwood On. (From Hwy 17, go 8.5 km north on Agnew Lake Rd, turn right on Malbeuf Dr, go to #18 on right) We wish you all could attend – but with the recent rise in Covid-19 cases in Ontario and the new Province wide rules for social gatherings,  we can host up to 25 outside safely if everyone follows the guidelines.  We want to make sure we’re all safe when socializing, eating and paddling. To avoid cross contamination of food and appliances/equipment,  here’s the plan: This is an Outdoor Event - please respect social distancing guidelines:

At the September 10th AP Executive meeting the following motion was passed:   Current 2020 AP members get a free membership for 2021. Past and prospective AP members who buy a membership now will receive all the benefits for 2020 plus 2021 at no extra cost (forms at Barrel of Goodies in Blind River and on blog under "Our Club" tab, or email Sue: ashdown68@hotmail.com  Two upcoming trips led by qualified trip leaders:  1. Sept. 19th Desbarats, Lake Huron: Contact Brenda, daubbrenda@gmail.com by Sept. 14th to sign up  2. Sept. 26th Agnew Lake, Webbwood: Contact Wally, wvandyke52@gmail.com by Sept. 23rd to sign up (this is instead of Flack Lake on Sunday)  In Oct.: Help will be needed to move our 2 Voyageur Canoes into the Round Barn at Sowerby. Please contact Jim at jimbellingham0@gmail.com if you can help. Thursday, Nov. 12th Annual General Meeting by Zoom: Information to members will be emailed by Oct. 12th.

September 12th day trip - originally planned for Tube Lake but ... Unfortunately Waterfalls Lodge's dining room is not open, so dinner will not be an option, however, they do offer use of the only boat launch on Tube Lake, parking, and use of their washrooms... for a cost of $5 / kayak launched. An alternative option would be to drive a little further north of the lodge and launch on Kecil Lake at a public launch. It is a bit more remote, some pretty scenery. It does link with Tube Lake but I think that would make for a long day. let Sirje know by Wednesday, Sept. 9th and indicate which option you prefer. (email: pomerlea@sympatico.ca) meet at the HWY 108 turn off at 9:30 am.

  From Ray our Tripping Director:       The Basswood day trip is on for this Saturday.  Meet at 10:00 at the round barn in Sowerby where we had stored the canoes.  We still need to confirm where we will start from; which will be either Melwel Lodge or Bill Phillips camp.  Supper at the lodge is sounding unlikely, but may be possible.  Covid protocols will be in place.     If you are interested, please contact Ray at  cnr.lipinski@outlook.com   or  ray.lipinski@ontario.ca      Thank you

Due to poor weather predictions and few signups, the Desbarats, Lake  Huron paddle for   Aug. 23   is postponed   until Sept. 19. Please contact Brenda Daub,  daubbrenda@gmail.com  by  Sept. 14  to sign  up.  Thank you.

Our paddle night scheduled for July 30th on Clear Lake has been cancelled.   Please review the trip list for other upcoming outings and let the trip leader know in advance if you plan to attend. See you soon!  

Our 2020 Trip/Event list is now available!  Click here to view. Check back regularly for updates as we hope to add additional trips.   Please contact the trip leader ahead of time to let them know you will be attending and the equipment director if you need to borrow any equipment.  

Help is needed to move the canoes out of the Sowerby barn  onto trailers. Meet at Tim Hortons in Blind River Sat. June 20th at 9:00 a.m. Please bring your own mask and work gloves Please contact Gary Smith to confirm your help or with questions at: mycsmith@hotmail.com   or phone: 705-847-0831  Thank you!

The Little White River trip 2020 is cancelled.  This trip requires vehicle shuttling which cannot be done while maintaining physical distancing.  Please continue to check the blog for updates.   Thank you and stay safe!

In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Algoma Paddlers announce the following cancellations: Pizza with the Paddlers and General Meeting Spring Pool Sessions KICK Camp 2020 We will monitor the situation and proceed in the future depending on our ability to ensure members' health and well being.  Please check  algomapaddlers.blogspot.com   for updates and email  paddlers10@gmail.com   with questions or suggestions. Thank you and take care everyone.

In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, our spring pool sessions have been cancelled until further notice.  Thank you to those who have already registered, you will be contacted individually.  The pool sessions will be rescheduled at a future date. 

Our spring pool sessions are scheduled for Saturday, April 4, and Saturday, April 18th. These sessions are meant for paddlers of all skill levels, those new to kayaking and those who have been paddling for years. Whether you'd like to just learn to feel comfortable in a kayak, learn bracing techniques, learn to roll, or practice rescue skills, you'll find these pool sessions great for getting you into paddling mode just in time for the season. Whatever your goals, our qualified instructors can help you get there. Reserve your spot ASAP by emailing paddlers10@gmail.com. Please let us know if you would like to use one of the club kayaks, and be ready to help load and/or unload the boats as needed. This is also a great time to sign up for your membership as you will get a discount on pool session pricing! Adult members - $30 for one session or $55 for both Adult non-members -$45 for one session or $80 for both Youth (17 and under) - $15 for one session, $25 for both -------------

Algoma Paddlers General Meeting Thursday Feb. 20th 7 p.m. Township of North Shore Council Chambers  Algoma Mills Guest Speaker! Hope to see you there!