The Algoma Paddlers Canoe & Kayak Club

August 1 PADDLE NIGHT on the Blind River  Contact trip leader, Ray, if you plan to attend - cnrlipinski@outlook.com Appropriate Type of Boat : Canoe, Touring Kayak, Recreational Kayak, Stand Up Paddleboard  Meeting Location: 6:30 pm at W.C. Eaket near the boat launch to coordinate vehicle shuttle. From there we will travel to our departure location up hwy 557 past bridge over the Blind River turning right on Maxs Rd (Mississauga First Nations Traditional Grounds aka pow wow ground) Trip Info: A gentle paddle (about 1.5 hour) down the river to high school boat launch.  See a variety of flora, birds and wildlife as we negotiate our way through the blind river waterway Level of Difficulty :Easy, may encounter wind/waves on larger, wider sections of the river.

12 club members met for a potluck, hopped in for a 7 km paddle around the western section of Bright Lake to wear off supper while learning some interesting local history. Thanks to the potluck hosts Joanne & Mike.  Our take off point with plenty of room for parking was provided by the Chalifouxs.

Details for the July 4th paddle night and potluck on Bright Lake at Joanne's! Contact Joanne Marck if you plan to attend: joanne.marck8@gmail.com Type of Boat: Touring and/or Rec kayak, canoe, SUP  Meeting Location: Contact trip leader for directions. Trip Info: Enjoy an evening of paddling, wildlife viewing and a potluck bbq. Level of Difficulty : All levels.

The Elliot Lake Montreal Canoe rides happen this coming Sunday from 1-4pm at Spine Beach. Our Club receives funding and good PR for this event. 3 club members have offered to help, but some more paddlers would be appreciated. That way we have enough people to take the boat out even there are only a few people  (at Ribfest, 2-4 people came every half hour, and we only had enough manpower to take the boat out once). Contact Wally if you can come for a paddle! Cell: 705.849.6429  Email:  wvandyke@sympatico.ca

A beautiful and exciting day was had on the Mississaugi Delta day trip this weekend.  Nine paddlers faced the wind to explore the Delta's channels and challenge a brief excursion onto the big water.   Our lunch break on the beach provided opportunity for one brave paddler to take a swim and get in some rolling practice.  With the wind at our back, we had a relaxing and enjoyable cruise home, but not before an unexpected dip and a T-rescue added some extra excitement to the day.  Our day ended with new friendships, smiles from all, and group looking forward to the next trip.

The Algoma Paddlers will be at Ribfest in Algoma Mills this Saturday with one of our 36' Voyageur Canoes!   Come see us at Lauzon Beach from 12 noon to 5pm to eat some ribs, take a ride in the canoes, chat with club members, check out our summer trip list, or sign up for a membership or for KICK Camp!  We're also looking for volunteers who can help out with our activities on Saturday.  Contact Wally Van Dyke if you have any time to help with the canoe rides or can man the club booth -  wvandyke@sympatico.ca  or (705) 849-6429.    

Reminder of our upcoming day trip in the Mississaugi Delta this Saturday! This trip has beautiful scenery, lunch stop on a beach, and lots of opportunity to see wildlife (sneak peek in photos below). Contact either of our trip leaders if you plan to attend and the equipment director if you need to borrow equipment.  Trip Leaders: Marc Bradford (griffmsb@gmail.com), Lauren Iles (lauren.c.iles@gmail.com) Equipment Director: Gary Smith (nat.smith43@gmail.com)  Trip Details Appropriate Type of Boat : Canoe, Touring Kayak, Recreational Kayak Meeting Location: Mississagi River at the end of the Boom camp road. Meet at 10:00 am. Trip Info: Mississagi River delta to Frenchman’s Bay maybe return via the open water of the North Channel, weather permitting. 10 or 20 km with lunch on a beach - plan for 4 - 5 hours. Bring water and lunch. Level of Difficulty : Intermediate (chance of wind or waves)