Drogon Boat Racing
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We
are a young club, still growing, but last year, we offered a few
dozen paddling opportunities--we took boats down several
Muskoka Rivers, we paddled up and down the rugged coast of Georgian
Bay and we even managed to get 5 or 6 days of white-water
over at Palmer Rapids. We had a blast. Whether barreling down a
frothy river, or sitting around a fire after a long day's paddle
looking up at a few trillion stars, being outside with
kindred spirits is an awesome thing!
We
also hosted a couple of trainings in both canoe and kayak skill
development. Each
year we try to add in a few more activities in both flat water and
moving water and also host and participate in some dragon boat and
voyageur racing. The club is very membership driven in that we
tend to do what the members are hot on doing! A
good way to find out more about the club is either to come to a
meeting…. (click on the Meeting icon for dates and location) or
sign up to be on the mailing list. Once you’re on the mailing
list, you’ll get occasional notices about trips, trainings,
films and other events and that will give you a better sense of
who we are and what we’re about. Or,
if you just want to get out paddling, click on the Membership page
and join. It’s only
$20 for the year! Meanwhile,
mark May 7th in your calendar! SECOND ANNUAL VOYAGER CANOE RACES -- SATURDAY, MAY 7th Come
join us for an action-packed, fun day of paddling in Bracebridge
Bay as part of the Festival of the Falls. Voyageur canoes are the
big 7-8 person boats early Canadians used to traverse the
waterways (see the photo below). Despite their size, these boats
can be very fast and agile. We’re going to be putting together
up to 12 teams to race these boats in the bay. You
don’t have to have huge muscles or know anything about racing…
but some paddling experience is a good idea. We supply the boats,
life jackets, paddles and mega horn! There will be great prizes.
To be a part of a team or to find out more, contact Anna at mail@muskokapaddlers.com. Last
year we have an incredibly fun time! This is a great way to start
the paddling season! Join in!
WATER
WALKER FILM FESTIVAL—SATURDAY, MAY 7, at 7 o’clock. Location: Bracebridge
and Muskoka Lakes Secondary School. Come
and watch fabulous water adventure! The Water Walker Film Festival
will show the very BEST canoe/kayak/nature films of the year. The
films will be shown at the Bracebridge and Muskoka Lakes Secondary
School, located at 23 McMurray Street, Bracebridge, Ontario. There
will be many awesome door prizes!!! Tickets go on sale April Saturday 9th at the following locations listed below. Tickets will also be available at the event. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door.
Barrie: Sojourn
Outdoor Store, 31 Commerce Park Drive, Unit A3. Tel:
705-739-9694 Bracebridge Muskoka
Outfitters, Manitoba Street and Taylor Rod. Tel: 705--646-0492 *The
Veggie Shop, Celestine Drive. *Culture
and Recreation, Centennial Centre. Tel: 645-3037. *Town
Office. Tel: 645-5264 Gravenhurst Swift
Canoe and Kayak, Hwy 11 North (2 Km south of Gravenhurst on
northbound lane), Tel: 1-800-661-1429 *Gravenhurst
Photo, just south of the post office on the main street, Tel:
705-687-0619 Huntsville *Algonquin
Outfitters, main street at lights near the bridge, Tel:
705-787-0262. *Algonquin
Outfitters, Dwight. Tel: 705-635-2243 Orillia: Tremble's Tackle
Box, 595 West St., Orillia, ON, LIVE 5H7, Phone is 705 327-FISH. Parry Sound *Whitesquall,
19 Jane Street, (corner of Jane and Sequin) tel: 705-746-4936
For more information, contact me: caddy@muskoka.com or 705-645-8371 See
you on the water! Karen
Hood-Caddy
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