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.
Michele B's Couscous/Chickpea Salad
YCCC White Water paddlers are out having a blast!
Outings have been on the area's white water rivers including: Salmon, Clyde, Mississippit, Petite Nation, Lower Madawaska, the Ottawa, and more. Water levels are lower, and more beginner friendly. There is lots of challenge available if you want it!
Read more: YCCC White Water paddlers are out having a blast!
Canoe Camping Recipe:
Thai Noodles
A slightly spicy classic that almost everyone likes. It’s a quick and tasty meal that will make 4 very healthy portions. Great in cold or rainy weather!!
YCCC Camping and Canoeing Manual Circa 1955
This manual, written around 1955, is from the files of the late Ted Blake. Some camping practices have changed since then!
Your Bed (Page 19)
A good night's rest is essential. You will not rest well if you have an uncomfortable bed. A little effort here pays off in beautiful slumber hours. Clear away any rocks or obstructions. Cut yourself a supply of spruce or balsam boughs for your mattress.
Burritt’s Rapids Trip Report
SALMON LEMON ZEST
PASTA RECIPE
Volunteer trip leaders needed
Looking for 1 male and 1 female leader for separate groups on the Glebe Collegiate grade 10 outdoor education canoe trip May 8-12th in the Lac Poisson Blanc area.