Intrepid paddlers take on the Petite Nation
(Dec 2011)
Not yet ready to hang up the paddling gear, six intrepid paddlers take on the Petite Nation on December 11 with the thermometer hovering around minus 5.
With the gauge running at 30, the Upper Canyon and Second Canyon provided some challenging rapids and a few chilly swims.
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Health and Safety Issues – Wilderness First-Aid
It is generally well accepted that a first-aid kit is a constant companion on canoe trips (evening, day long or extended camping trips too) ..... but there are some fundamental questions and factors that we should all consider in planning and preparing for our canoeing adventures:
Moose-Fest Whitewater Paddling in Old Forge, NY
Moose-Fest is always the first weekend after Thanksgiving. For those who are curious about the Moose, after the exciting video footage featured in "This Is Canoeing" -- here is a trip report from a YCCC member who caught this festival!
2011 YMCA / YWCA Letter to YCCC Members
As a 'Y' club - we use YMCA-YWCA policies in our constitution and guidelines.
YCCC members are encouraged to read the letter (attached below) from the YMCA / YWCA re:
1. Support for our shed relocation process
2. Application of transportation regulations to YCCC trips (per Y risk management plan and operating requirements)
3. Y social media practices (see 2nd attachment: An example of Y social media policy used by Y camping staff.)
Thanks to our Y staff contact for providing this letter and information to guide us in our operations.
5th Annual Y-Fest!
The 5th annual Y-Fest was certainly one to remember. Many thanks to Yannick who put together Y-Fest in just a few short weeks.
OUR SCENIC FLATWATER TRIPS DURING THE ANNUAL 2011 Y-FEST
This year the Y-Fest returned to the River Run Rafting centre for the first time in four years. Since there are many options to paddle at several areas nearby I decided to select two locations for this year.
YCCC Member "Legend" Winner at 31st Annual Gull River Open Canoe Slalom Race! 2011
YCCC members journeyed to Minden Wild Water Preserve Sept. 10-11 for the 31st Annual Gull River Open Canoe Slalom Race...
Barron Canyon canoe-camping (August 12-14, 2011)
It is close enough to home to get there in a half day's drive but far enough out of town to count as "wilderness". It is beautiful and inspiring, full of life and promise; and it's ours. My virtual introduction to the Barron Canyon reads like this:
*Photo courtesy of Karine
How to use the RACCC Forum: sell canoe/camping gear, post last minute trips, find out about last minute trips... etc!
Paddling in Groups - Our Roles and Responsibilities - you could think of this as ethical practices for canoeists
When we go canoeing, either on day trips or longer canoe camping trips, both flat water and whitewater, there are some essential personal responsibilities that we should keep in mind:
Recreational Paddle Events 2010 (Non-YCCC)
Note - we'll update this to 2012 very shortly!