Waves and Kayaker near granite rocks on Georgian Bay Storm Gathering weekend.
Georgian Bay Storm Gathering 2009
October 15–18
When: October 15 – 18, 2009 (3 days & 3 nights)
Where: Snug Haven Resort (http://www.snughaven.ca)
Cost: $300 (rentals extra) (need strong basic rescue skills)
What’s Going On: An informal gathering of paddlers to have one last paddle on the Bay. Instruction, cozy accomodation, and the best paddling waters in the world.
Registration:
This weekend is for intermediate paddlers and instructors seeking one last weekend on the Bay before winter sets in. Together, we’ll work through a practical yet informal weekend of sea kayaking with emphasis on changing conditions, safety/risk management, and open crossings.
On-land workshops will include:
* safety,
* coaching,
* trip planning,
* leadership, and
* group management.
On-water sessions will focus on:
* navigation,
* boat handling,
* boat repair,
* leadership, and
* incident management.
Evenings will include socials and special presentations. The instructional team is volunteering for the weekend, in order to keep costs down. We expect everyone to come ready to share, participate, and have fun. & create opportunities for learning.
For more info please contact:
David Johnston – david@swimriver.com
Tim Dyer: info@whitesquall.com - (705) 342-5324.
Photo:
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