The Algoma Paddlers Canoe & Kayak Club

Thanks to everyone that came out to the Algoma Paddlers Open House !!!   It was a very good turn out, I think we had counted 46 altogether.   It was a chance to connect with fellow paddlers while enjoying pizza.  Our guest speaker told us  some interesting details and commentary about  canoeing and hiking in Killarney Provincial Park.  We had 11 new members and 10 KICK campers join the club.  The winners of the draws were Donna C. for club membership and Simon E. for KICK camp, both first time members! Stay tuned for our trip and event details !  Check this blog site for updates.

From my perspective as Past President, pool sessions are always very rewarding - it's so satisfying to see the skill progression possibilities for beginners right through to hard core paddlers in these sessions. Everyone benefits from pushing their skill sets.   Spontaneous cheers marked "aha moments" again this year as significant hurdles were achieved by very brave participants. It would be inappropriate for me to describe some of these very personal hurdles (perhaps participants could be invited to do that themselves) but I'm happy I was healthy enough to be there to witness those achievements.  I should at least say this:   I really appreciated the extra support that made these sessions happen.   I believe Sirje, Laura, Sue, and Lauren organized the booking and registration which went smoothly. I also know so well that equipment doesn't magically appear - but it seemed to this year, thanks to Marc and Gary and the Crawfords/Fortins - in tough cond...