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Chiniguchi August 2012
Chiniguchi is crown land to the east of Sudbury with beautiful scenery and old growth red pines. With no parking or camping fees, it is popular with private individuals and with many kids camps. With no campsite reservations and limited parking at the put-in, you keep your fingers crossed that things will go your way. (See photos at end.)
Algonquin Park - Rock & Penn Lake 2012
Five YCCC members joined together in late August 2012 for a beautiful four-day flatwater canoe trip in Algonquin Park, led by Judy Olmstead. The photographs are simply gorgeous (Thanks to Dinh Ly).
Read more: Algonquin Park Rock & Penn Lake trip, August 23 to 26
Stratton Lake August 2012
French River Trip July 2012
The annual French River trip ran from July 28 to August 4. There were four French River veterans on the trip along with two members who were going to experience the wonders of the French River and it's delta for the first time.
"The single blade inherently offers greater challenge. It's because of this challenge that the rewards are more satisfying."
Great quote and a neat article about a couple of canoeists pushing the limits of what can be paddled in a tandem canoe...or any canoe for that matter. Be sure to check out the photo and video documenting their run down the Green Narrows in North Carolina.
http://www.canoekayak.com/canoe/jolly-green-giants/
Ancient Canoe Back In Canada
Click here for a interesting article on the oldest birch bark canoe in the world.
Dagmar’s August long weekend canoe trip to La Verendrye
Friday night eight of us arrived from a baking hot Ottawa after a 3.5 hr drive straight north, to a cool evening at Le Domaine on the edge of La Verendrye park. Had a relaxed first night camping in a busy little grassy, treed area by the park office, beach and lake, waking up to dew on the grass.
Read more: Dagmar’s August long weekend canoe trip to La Verendrye
Brent to Kiosk (Algonquin North) July 2012
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For the sunny July 13/14/15th weekend, a dozen of us recreated a trip Paul adored from years yore, crossing the North of Algonquin Park from Kiosk on Lake Kioshkokwi to Brent on Cedar Lake. To make this happen was a logistical feat in itself as it required a last-minute trip change by another group of paddlers led by Suzanne Chalifour (Group A) to begin the same trip as ourselves a day earlier and in the reverse direction. This allowed us to meet halfway, at Cauchon Lake, exchange car keys and have our cars shuttled down to Brent, where our chauffeurs’ rides were awaiting |
Playing Safe: YCCCers & Whitewater Rescue Training
Friday the 13th was a lucky day for several YCCC members who found themselves immersed (literally and figuratively) in a full weekend of intense river rescue training.
Everyone agreed that the unbelievable number of skills we had learned in only two/four days was an amazing experience, and that even with all the practice, completing this course was just the starting point.
Read more to learn about the experiences and skills learned during two separate courses attended by club members...and consider getting trained yourself!
Waterfront Course July 14th
Canoes Letter June 1998
Please click on the attachment to read the June 1998 Canoes Letter. In it is an article on the life of Louis Bonnenfant, founder of the YCCC. It is also interesting to see how a number of members active in the club in 1998 are still active with the club in 2012. Near the end of the newsletter is the club paddling schedule for 1998 which can be compared and contrasted to our current schedule.
