Our Trip On The St. Lawrence Islands:
Our three day trip began from launching at Misty Isles Lodge (click here for map) situated off the 1000 Islands Parkway at about 8 km east of Gananoque where all four of us arrived there at just before noon....
White Water Paddlers - Skills & Rescue Training
Congratulations to the many new paddlers who have joined the club's whitewater list! The best way to improve your skills is to find opportunities to practice! It is also highly recommended to enroll in a River Rescue course to improve your knowledge and comfort in moving water. The club is offering one in July - check it out, and learn about other whitewater opportunities...
Man Drowns in Boating Accident
Click here to read June 18 Citizen article.
Lac La Peche Paddle - Wednesday June 13
Important Notice on WW Throw-bagging Technique
To all YCCC WW paddlers:
Following an incident this weekend at Washing Machine on the Rouge, I feel it is important to issue a brief reminder regarding proper throw-bagging technique.
When making a throw, in addition to throwing the rope-bag, it is vital for the rescuer to hold on to the other end of the rope. While failure to do so may result in a great deal of amusement for all involved, it can also lead to a prolonged swim for the rescuee, including chasing down the renegade throw-bag and swimming to shore without assistance.
For the rescuer, additional consequences may include anonymous humiliation on the club's website.
Thank you all for your understanding in this important matter.
Dan - Whitewater Coordinator
On-Line Map of Algonquin Park
Click here to browse on-line the official map of canoe routes in Algonquin Park.
Canoe the Nonquon Race June 2nd, 2012
First FW Wednesday Paddle of the 2012 Season
2012 Family Program Schedule
Listed below is the initial 2012 Family Program Schedule. More details on the trips will be published in the club calendar (accessible only to club members) throughout the paddling season.
To go on a club trip, you must be a club member or a guest of a club member. More details and additional trips will be added to the club calendar.
Breakfast Pizza Recipes
7 NEW YCCC Whitewater Solo Instructors
Congrats go to YCCCers Yannick, Sylvia, Sonja, Nancy, Peter K., Isabelle and Jacklin for qualifying as Paddle Canada Solo WhiteWater Intermediate instructors. Their qualifying course was held May 26-27. Well done all!
YCCC training programs include many Paddle Canada (national) certification courses for Lakewater and Whitewater - instructed by our very own talented and certified YCCC instructors - all volunteers!
Exploratory WW Trip on the Ignace
Over the May long weekend, a few of us decided to brave the bugs and try a route down a new river - the Ignace - Just north of Manawaki. Armed with a borrowed GPS (thanks, Laco!), an old exploratory map by Charles Leduc and a more recent print edition by the Bras-Coupe-Desert ZEC - we were prepared for rustic camp sites, several R2s and the need to avoid a few S4/5 ledges.
Our goal was to update the map, record the state of the campsites listed, and to enjoy a lovely weekend with perfect weather!
Tripping Course Report
May 18-21, 2012 Big Crow Lake, Algonquin Park
Our tripping course began with several seminars to prepare us for our visit to Algonquin Park. We practiced knots, rescues and navigation, learned about risk management and searches, discussed trip leadership, and heard lots of stories under the guidance of Rob and Peter.