The Algoma Paddlers Canoe & Kayak Club

Sorry folks, but due to the prolonged high flow in the Little White River we have to cancel or delay this outing.  Water is still in the bushes along the banks and gravel bars are under water.  We will see if another date will work, and let you know. Ray

Wally and Sandra ran a very successful ORCKA Voyageur Canoe Level 3A Trip Leader Course last weekend with 15 participants!  We did some C-turns and S-turns, ferries, and peel-outs in the current below the Blind River dam, as well as a self-rescue in the Montreal Canoe and a canoe-over-canoe rescue (North canoe over a Montreal canoe).  Kudos to all the participants for their hard work!

Special thanks to Gary, our Equipment Director who ably coordinated repairs to get these canoes ready for transport, and to Jim, Marc, Kevin, and Sandra who assisted with repairs. Also thanks to Marc (who obviously has perfected backing up trailers in spite of his attestations to the contrary), and to all the power lifters who made the Canoe Move possible on a perfect day -  Gary (and Natalie), Marc, Jim B, Lisa, Ray and Cindy L, Keith and Cindy Bowser, Warren, Mike, and Jim + Joanie Lindamood, were all there along with Sandra, her brother-in-law Stuart and I to make for 16 of us - and just enough to manage without broken backs... Thanks also for the food, Joanie and Cindy - it was an unexpected and welcome addition! What an awesome group of people to share rewarding time with! Wally    

After a great last meeting, it's time to rouse the Montreal Canoes from winter hibernation in the round barn at Sowerby! We have two dates that we are looking for volunteers. Wednesday, May 1st: Repair work Some sanding (extra hands help), and woodworking / fibreglassing / varnishing needed. Contact Gary Smith, our Equipment Director at mycsmith@hotmail.com or Wally at wvandyke@sympatico.ca if you can help at the Round Barn in Sowerby on Wednesday (and possibly Thursday if it takes two days).   Saturday, May 4th : Moving the canoes We are looking for assistance to move the 3 Montreal canoes that are stored in the 12 sided barn and will be meeting at Tim Horton’s parking lot for 2:00 on May 4th and at the Round Barn in Sowerby around 2:45pm . We will need at least 12 or more people to move the canoes onto the trailers.   Again, contact Gary or Wally so we can know that we have enough people.   Hopefully we can get lots of people together for a great t...

Warmer weather and paddling season are just around the corner! We're holding pool sessions on Sunday, April 7 and Saturday, April 13 from 3 - 5 pm at the Elliot Lake Municipal Pool. These sessions are meant for paddlers of all skill levels, those new to kayaking and those paddling for years. Whether you'd like to just learn to feel comfortable in a kayak, learn awesome 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. Don't be shy - get out there and improve your skills! 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's 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 $...

Join us on April 25th for our spring General Meeting and pizza social!   Event will take place at the Blind River Seniors' Centre (17 Michigan Ave).  Please RSVP either to our Facebook event or to paddlers10@gmail.com so we know how much pizza to order.  We will have draws for a FREE K.I.C.K. Registration and a FREE Club membership!  (must be present or have registered before this event to be entered) Evening Schedule :  6:30 Pizza, KICK Camp & Club Registration, Paddlers Meet & Greet 7:15 Speaker - Sandra Mayberry - "The Canoe and Connection" 8:00 Updates from the board, Free Membership and KICK registration draws 8:30 Clean up The Canoe and Connection - Presentation by Sandra Mayberry Canoes shape lives! From a life-changing canoe trip at age seventeen to guiding youth and later women trips, to launching a 16ft birch bark canoe built with grade six students, Sandra understands that the canoe symbolizes so much more than just...

A link to our 2019 Trip List is now posted under the " Our Club " tab... have a look!  We still have some details to confirm, so make sure to check back regularly for updates. Don't forget to contact the listed trip leader for the events you plan to attend.