Bow and Stern
Spring 2000
The Official Newsletter of the Vermont Paddlers Club |
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| Message from the President |
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| March 5, 2000 | ||
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For some, the paddling season never ends. Crisp autumn
outings give way to warm winter pool sessions (or frigid
lake ones). For others, the gradual lengthening of winter
days presages a season-opening frolic in March or April.
For still others, occasions to paddle are treasured...but
rare.
The Vermont Paddlers Club endeavors to serve all of these interests, and to provide learning opportunities for those new to the sport. November 1999 brought an infusion of new energy and talent to the VPC leadership. Paul Kempner (vice president) organized the winter practices at Twin Oaks and is committed to resurrecting the novice whitewater clinic for 2000. Ricky Battistoni (director) has crafted a trips schedule for all abilities. Jamie Dolan (secretary) has refined and updated the VPC roster, to help us match program priorities with member interests. Randy Mead (publicity chair) is spreading the VPC gospel in paddle shops and outdoor events calendars statewide. With all this enthusiasm and activity, you may be wondering "Where do I fit in?". Well, for starters you can paddle. Or PADDLE! Try hosting a trip of your own devising...by WWW or message phone (802-899-1872 x899). Sign on to help make the novice clinic a success, as an on-water or on-shore volunteer. Share your vision for a more vital VPC with an officer (and help us see it through to fruition). Show slides at our next meeting. Support conservation groups and their efforts to keep Vermont's rivers and riverbanks pristine. Take someone paddling for the first time............... You get the idea. Many thanks to out-going VPC president Eric Bishop (who has done all of the above and more), to long-time treasurer (and #1 club devotee) Rich Larsen, to Bow and Stern Editor Mike Fullerton, and to tonight's guest speaker Al Stirt. Tonight we will discuss some important issues, such as extending our ACA affiliation through the "Paddle America" program, and also our resolve to hold the novice clinic this summer. We must take these concrete steps, I believe, to assure VPC vitality for the year and decade ahead. Now, let's get paddling!! |
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Peeling out,
Tony |
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| Who's Who of the VPC |
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Officers:
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| Announcements / Classifieds |
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| American Canoe Association February 10, 2000 |
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| Dear paddlers, | ||
| Please visit the new and vastly improved ACA
Web Site at: http://www.acanet.org/ ACANET represents the beginning of a new era in the ACA's (TM) online service. Those visiting ACANET will see a new user-friendly design and find many great new features that are being added to better serve the nation's paddlers. |
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Sincerely,
Scott Bell |
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New England Cartographics announces the publication of "Steep Creeks of New England: A Paddler's Guide to 29 Class V Runs for the Experienced Whitewater Enthusiast". The book includes 5 steep creeks in Vermont. The author, Greg Hanlon, works as a hydrologist for the U.S. Army Corps and was one of the people responsible for putting real-time gauge data over the Internet. He has over 20 years experience researching steep creeks in the NE U.S. The book retails for $14.95 plus $2.00 postage to:
New England Cartographics
P.O. Box 9369
North Amherst, MA 01059.
Also available in bookstores (Paperback, 144pp. ISBN:
1889787051).
More
Items for sale.I want to sell my purple ME, it's in great shape, and get something a bit shorter. Asking $550. It's in like new condition. loribarg@together.net, 454-1874.
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Moving Sale! Infinity Quantum whitewater, excellent condition, $350.
Sprayskirt, Jag “Tightskirts” with rubber rand, for standard size kayak cockpit size small, $40.
Drysuit OS Systems, nylon, with integral neoprene feet. Men’s medium; new worn once. Great for windsurfing, paddling. $225.
Call Guy Bateman at 802-728-4415. Prices negotiable.
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Mad River Courier, 15' Royalex (indestructible)* Outfitted solo, can be modified for tandem. Includes paddles and lifejackets. $450 Car top carrier, fits all vehicles with gutters. Russ Kinaman 879-6666 *yeah, right -ed.
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Dagger Impulse w/ Bob Foote Saddle and air bags. Like new condition. $600 or best realistic offer.
Mad River ME. OK condition. Has seen a few rocks along the way and survived quite well. $400 or best realistic offer.
Tom Jones. 623-6080
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| Release Schedules 2000 |
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| May | June | July | August | Sept. | Oct. |
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| Sat. 27 | Sat. 3 | Sun. 2 | Sat. 5 | Fri. 1 | Sat. 7 |
| Sun. 28 | Sun. 4 | Fri. 14 | Sun. 6 | Sat. 2 | Sun. 8 |
| Sun. 11 | Sat. 15 | Sat. 12 | Sun. 10 | ||
| Fri. 16 | Sat. 22 | Sun. 13 | Sat. 23 | ||
| Sat. 17 | Sun. 23 | Fri. 18 | Sun. 24 | ||
| Sat. 24 | Fri. 28 | Sat. 19 | |||
| Fri. 30 | Sat. 29+ | Sat. 26 | |||
| Sun. 30 | Sun. 27 |
| April | May | June | July | August | Sept. | October |
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| Sat. 8 | Sat. 6 | Thu. 8 | Sat. 1 | Thu. 3 | Fri. 1 | Wed. 4 |
| Sun. 9 | Sun. 7 | Fri. 9 | Sun. 2 | Fri. 4 | Sat. 2 | Thu. 5 |
| Wed. 12 | Thu. 11 | Sat. 10 | Wed. 5 | Sat. 5 | Sun. 3 | Fri. 6 |
| Thu. 13 | Sat. 13 | Sun. 11 | Thu. 6 | Sun. 6 | Wed. 6 | Sat. 7 |
| Fri. 14 | Sun. 14 | Sat. 17 | Fri. 7 | Thu. 10 | Thu. 7 | Sun. 8 |
| Sat. 15 | Wed. 17 | Sun. 18 | Sat. 8 | Fri. 11 | Fri. 8 | Wed. 11 |
| Sun. 16 | Thu. 18 | Wed. 21 | Sun. 9 | Sat. 12 | Sat. 9 | Thu. 12 |
| Wed. 19 | Fri. 19 | Thu. 22 | Sat. 15 | Sun. 13 | Sun. 10 | Fri. 13 |
| Thu. 20 | Sat. 20 | Fri. 23 | Sun. 16 | Thu. 17 | Wed. 13 | Sat. 14 |
| Fri. 21 | Sun. 21 | Sat. 24 | Wed. 19 | Fri. 18 | Thu. 14 | Sun. 15 |
| Sat. 22 | Thu. 25 | Sun. 25 | Thu. 20 | Sat. 19 | Fri. 15 | Wed. 18 |
| Sun. 23 | Fri. 26 | Wed. 28 | Fri. 21 | Sun. 20 | Sat. 16 | Thu. 19 |
| Wed. 26 | Sat. 27 | Sat. 22 | Thu. 24 | Sun. 17 | Fri. 20 | |
| Thu. 27 | Sun. 28 | Sun. 23 | Fri. 25 | Sat. 21 | ||
| Fri. 28 | Wed. 26 | Sat. 26 | Sun. 22 | |||
| Thu. 27 | Sun. 27 | |||||
| Fri. 28 | Wed. 30 | |||||
| Sat. 29+ | Thu. 31 | |||||
| Sun. 30 |
7000 cfs | 
5500 cfs | 
3500 cfs | 
2400 cfs | 
1800 cfs | 
1300 cfs
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Sat. 6 |
Sat. 3 |
Sat. 1 |
Sat. 5 |
Sat. 2 |
Sat. 7 |
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Sat. 13 |
Sat. 10 |
Sun. 2 |
Sun. 6 |
Sun. 3 |
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Sat. 27 |
Sat. 17 |
Mon. 3 |
Sat. 12 |
Mon. 4 |
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Sun. 28 |
Sat. 24 |
Tue. 4 |
Sun. 13 |
Sat. 16 |
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Mon. 29 |
Sun. 25 |
Wed. 5 |
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Fri. 30 |
Sat. 15 |
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Sun. 16 |
Entrance fee will remain $3. Please note that starting this year, because of installation of a stream gauge on Spencer Stream we will be releasing water from Long Falls dam as necessary to provide the above flows as minimum values directly below the confluence with Spencer Stream. Also this year we are pleased to provide the 1300 cfs flows on June 30 through July 5 in support of The Maine Canoe and Kayak Racing Organization's (MCKRO) hosting of the 2000 White Water Open Canoe National Championships on the Lower Dead River. Best of luck to all the contestants!
Kennebec River releases are scheduled each day of the week, at least 10 am to 12 noon. Call 1-800-557-FLOW. Entrance fee is $1 per person per run. Kennebec Turbine Test (8000 cfs!!) Mon. July 10, 2000
| DAY | MAY | JUNE | JULY | AUGUST | SEPTEMBER |
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| 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 6 |
| 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 6 |
| 3 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 4 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 4 |
| 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 4 |
| 7 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 4 |
| 8 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 4 |
| 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 7 |
| 10 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 7 |
| 11 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 4 |
| 12 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 4 |
| 13 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 4 |
| 14 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 4 |
| 15 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 4 |
| 16 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 7 |
| 17 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 7 |
| 18 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 4 |
| 19 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 4 |
| 20 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 4 |
| 21 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 4 |
| 22 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 4 |
| 23 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 4 |
| 24 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| 25 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 4 |
| 26 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 4 |
| 27 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 4 |
| 28 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 4 |
| 29 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 4 |
| 30 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 4 |
| 31 | 2 | - | 3 | 3 | - |
| 1 | 350 CFS for 24 hours* |
| 2 | 500 CFS 9am to 6 pm |
| 3 | 500 CFS 8 am to 6 pm |
| 4 | 500 CFS 8 am to 4 pm |
| 5 | 500 CFS 9 am to 6 pm, full river flow 10 am to 4 pm |
| 6 | 500 CFS 8 am to 6 pm, full river flow 10 am to 4 pm |
| 7 | 500 CFS 8 am to 4 pm, full river flow 10 am to 4 pm |
| * Release rate 1 applies to times, days, and months not noted on this schedule | |
| Trip Reports |
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Lower Moose River (NY): Oct. 21, 1999
| Participants: | Eric Bishop, Tony Shaw (OC1) |
| Weather: | Glorious! |
| Water: | 4.2 feet |
It takes at least 4 hours to drive to Old Forge, NY to paddle the Lower Moose during the Festival Weekend. On this occasion the weather was clear and warm, Old Forge was jumping, and the river was packed with boaters having a good time. The two of us had only minor trouble with the Lower Moose at about 4 ft., which has about 6 pretty straightforward drops of class 3+ to 4 difficulty. Only one is of any length and all are scoutable and avoidable. Good place to go and see if you're getting better.
Eric Bishop
Bank Scouting -- Huntington R. above Hanksville: Summer of 1999
| Participants: | Eric Bishop, Barb Frankowski, Tater |
One of our maps notes the " Seven Falls of the Huntington" so we decided to check it out. A bit of an exaggeration but there were several small ledges and one major double drop in the river above the last bridge in Hanksville. The first part of the double would be runnable but the second drop would need to be scouted and perhaps carried. This would be worth running at fairly high water. Could access from private road just past small cemetery on right, or further upstream in marsh area.
Bank Scouting -- Upper New Haven R.: Summer of 1999
| Participants: | Eric Bishop, Barb Frankowski, Tater |
Walked upstream from Jct. of Paige Rd. and River Rd. in Lincoln. There are some huge drops in the stretch which could be run all the way from the put-in near the Emily Proctor trailhead at the end of the road. Several of these drops would be unrunnable for most boaters and all would need to be scouted for sure. All this is upstream from the upper New Haven section between Lincoln and Rte 116.
Bank Scouting -- Jail Branch: Summer of 1999
| Participants: | Eric Bishop, Barb Frankowski, Tater |
This strange little river runs out of the valley above Websterville and races along next to Rte 302 to Bare and then idles it's way to the Winooski. Behind the convenience store at Jct. of 302 and I 10 is a put-in, above or below the 8 foot waterfall. Next 1/2 mile is very steep and probably class 4 - not for the timid. Once the river flows under Rte. 3O2 it flattens out and is probably only class 2 or so for several miles, but the current would be pretty strong. About a mile below the last point the river crosses under 302, from North side to south side, is a huge drop that would probably be unrunnable for most boaters. It is visible from upstream and would definitely require a scout. After this drop Bare is upon you. This river has lots of granite slabs in it, 2 riverwide trees that we saw, and is polluted by something. Our dog smelled horrible after the walk.
Eric Bishop
West branch of the Little River: Jan. 3, 2000
| Participants: | Bob Marshall and John Wolfe (K I) |
John Wolfe and I were able to get on the West Branch of the Little River today. The water level depended on what part of the river you were on. The upper was running but was running on top of the ice (not good). The Moscow end was way up because of an ice jam (definitely not good), so we ended up playing the rapids in Stowe village downstream of the falls (not bad for January). Good flows and level but a short run. Looking foward to a run in February. HAPPY PADDLING. Hope to see everyone at the pool sessions.
Randy Allen surfing the Lower Mad. -R. Battistoni.
| Trips Schedule |
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| DATE | DAY | PLANNED TRIP | CONTACT | PHONE | EXPECT | COMMENTS |
| Sat | Mar 11 | Pool Session 10 | Tony Shaw | 879-1655 | FW | Twin Oaks, 7-9 PM |
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| Sat-Sun | Mar 18-19 | Otter Brook (NH) | message phone | 899-1872 | Nov WW | Keene NH (release) |
| Sat | Mar 25 | Pool Session 12 | Tony Shaw | 879-1655 | FW | Twin Oaks, 7-9 PM |
| Sat. | Mar 25 | Waits River | Peter Downey | 223-3376 | Nov-Int WW | |
| Sun | Mar 26 | Lower Lamoille R. | Randy Mead | 849-2367 | Nov WW | |
| Tue | Mar 28 | Huntington R. | Andy Meilleur | 878-3008 | Nov WW | |
| Sat | Apr 1 | Huntington R. | Jamie Dolan | 453-4658 | Nov WW | |
| Sat | Apr 1 | 1st Br. White R. | Kevin Eaton | 889-9483 | Adv WW | |
| Sun | Apr 2 | W. Br. Little R. | John Wolfe | 244-8673 | Int WW | |
| Thu | Apr 6 | Waits River | Andy Meilleur | 878-3008 | Nov-Int WW | |
| Sat | Apr 8 | Ashuelot R. (NH) | Tom Jones | 623-6080 | Int WW | |
| Sat | Apr 8 | Upper White R. | Mike Fullerton | 456-8701 | Nov-Int WW | |
| Sun | Apr 9 | 22nd Sugarbush Triathlon | vtadventuregames.org | 800-517-4247 | Nov WW | run/paddle/bike/ski |
| Sun | Apr 9 | Black River (VT) | John Wolfe | 244-8673 | Int-Adv WW | |
| Sun | Apr 9 | Lewis Creek | Tony Shaw | 879-1655 | Nov WW | |
| Tue | Apr 11 | Ammonoosuc R. (NH) | Andy Meilleur | 878-3008 | Int-Adv WW | |
| Sat | Apr 15 | N. Br. Lamoille R. | Randy Allen | 223-3771 | Adv WW | |
| Sat | Apr 15 | White R./Tweed R. | Rich Larsen | 878-6828 | Nov-Int WW | |
| Sun | Apr 16 | New Haven R. (Bristol) | Jamie Dolan | 453-4658 | Int-Adv WW | |
| Wed | Apr 19 | Lower Lamoille R. | Rich Larsen | 878-6828 | Nov WW | |
| Thu | Apr 20 | Black River (VT) | Andy Meilleur | 878-3008 | Int-Adv WW | |
| Sat | Apr 22 | N. Br. Winooski R. | Eric Bishop | 899-1865 | Scouting | |
| Sat | Apr 22 | Swift River (NH) | Tom Jones | 623-6080 | Adv WW | |
| Sun | Apr 23 | Upper Lamoille R. | Randy Allen | 223-3771 | Int-Adv WW | |
| Tue | Apr 25 | Ammonoosuc R. (NH) | Andy Meilleur | 878-3008 | Int-Adv WW | |
| Wed | Apr 26 | Lower Lamoille R. | Rich Larsen | 878-6828 | Nov WW | |
| Sat-Sun | Apr 29-30 | West River Weekend | message phone | 899-1872 | Int-Adv WW | no shuttle |
| Sat | Apr 29 | Ammonoosuc R. (NH) | Mike Fullerton | 456-8701 | Int-Adv WW | |
| Sun | Apr 30 | Moose River (VT) | Randy Allen | 223-3771 | Int-Adv WW | |
| Sun | Apr 30 | Wild Br. Lamoille R. | Eric Bishop | 899-1865 | Scouting | |
| Wed | May 3 | Lower Lamoille R. | Rich Larsen | 878-6828 | Nov WW | |
| Thu | May 4 | Schroon R. (NY) | Andy Meilleur | 878-3008 | Int WW | |
| Sat | May 6 | L. Hudson/Schroon (NY) | Rich Larsen | 878-6828 | Int WW | |
| Sat | May 6 | Ottaquechee R. (NH) | Faith Knapp | 649-5106 | Nov WW | |
| Sun | May 7 | Browns/Lower Lamoille R. | Mark Willett | 849-9710 | Nov-Int WW | |
| Sun | May 7 | Fiddlehead Slalom | Ray Ingram | 879-4286 | Nov-Int WW | vols. run gates Sat. |
| Sun | May 7 | Contoocook R. (NH) | Tom Jones | 623-6080 | Int-Adv WW | |
| Wed | May 10 | Lower Lamoille R. | Rich Larsen | 878-6828 | Nov WW | |
| Sat | May 13 | Saranac River (NY) | Tony Shaw | 879-1655 | Int-Adv WW | |
| Sat | May 13 | Lower White R. | Kevin Eaton | 889-9483 | Nov WW | |
| Sun | May 14 | Lower Little River | John Wolfe | 244-8673 | Nov-Int WW | |
| Sat | May 20 | Hudson Gorge (NY) | Mike Fullerton | 456-8701 | Adv WW | |
| Sun | May 21 | Lower Hudson R. (NY) | Sheri Larsen | 878-6828 | Int WW | |
| Tue | May 23 | Lower Mad R. | Bob Marshall | 244-5724 | Int-Adv WW | |
| Sat-Sun | May 27-28 | Saranac Weekend | Ricky Battistoni | 893-4655 | Int-Adv WW | |
| Sun | May 28 | Battenkill River | Tony Shaw | 879-1655 | Nov WW | |
| Sat | Jun 3 | 3rd Br. White R. | Eric Bishop | 899-1865 | Nov WW | |
| Sat-Sun | Jun 3-11 | Gauley, Cheat, New | Joe Bromka | 434-6189 | Int-Adv WW | III (solo) - V (raft) |
| Fri-Sun | Jun 9-11 | White River Weekend | Faith Knapp | 649-5106 | Nov WW | call early for lodging |
| Sat | Jun 17 | Missisquoi Delta | Ricky Battistoni | 893-4655 | FW | excellent wildlife viewing |
| Sat | Jun 17 | Deerfield Dryway | Jay Strane | 899-1872 | Adv WW | Sunday option for Zoar, T'ville |
| Sat-Sun | Jun 17-18 | Androscoggin Wkend (NH) | Mark Willett | 849-9710 | Nov-Int WW |
| TRIP DIFFICULTY RATINGS ARE ONLY A GUIDE. | ||
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READ THE SAFETY CODE OF AMERICAN WHITEWATER!!! STAY ASHORE WHEN | |
| CONDITIONS ON A GIVEN DAY EXCEED YOUR COMFORT LEVEL!!! | ||
Danger exists for participants in canoeing, kayaking, tubing, and other activities organized or advertised by the Vermont Paddlers Club. Such participation may result in illness or injury due to accidents, the forces of nature, or other causes not foreseeable. Such illness and injury may include disease, strains, sprains, fractures, dislocations, paralysis, and/or death. Possible injuries may cause serious and permanent disability.
By your participation in any Vermont Paddlers Club activity you knowingly assume the risks arising out of that activity. In so doing you release, hold harmless and indemnify the Vermont Paddlers Club and its agents, officers and employees from any and all claims and suits for bodily injury, property damage, wrongful death, loss of services or otherwise which may arise out of your participation in canoeing, kayaking, tubing and other activities, whether or not such claims or suits arise from negligent acts or omissions by the organizers and conductors of this activity, their employees or volunteers, another participant, any other person or from any other cause.
| Fiddlehead Slalom |
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First, I want to thank the VPC and especially those members
who have participated in the Fiddlehead Slalom (racers and
volunteers). Though there aren't many slalom racers in the
club, there have always been dedicated supporters of
paddlesport who have come out to help. 1 really appreciate
it and so do those who participate.
In the past, I have raffled off some merchandise to those who took part in the slalom. This year there will be a separate raffle for VPC members who sign up to race. Thanks to Bob Schumacher and Paul Kempner, there will be two $25 gift certificates to Canoe Imports and the Skirack/Downhill Edge. To be eligible, you must sign up to race and you must be at the drawing which will be held at the awards ceremony after racing on Sunday, May 7. VPC has been well represented at the slalom the last couple years. Men’s Rec. class has had VPC paddlers in the top three spots with member Tom Yurista winning two years running. Terri Ames has won the Women's Rec. Class two years in a row as well. In the past, VPC members have been invited to come to the race course on practice day (Sat.) and have some fun trying out the course. No fee has been charged. This year however, anyone wishing to practice or just try out the course will be required to sign up at the registration table and complete a liability waiver. A $5 foe will be charged for non ACA members . Final day for registration in Sat., May S. If you know you want to race, please call me as soon as possible to make it easier for me to complete the work necessary to got you on the roster and assigned a bib number. (I'd like to got some sloop on Sat. night!) Although this is a beginner's race, the course can be more challenging than you might think. Remember the word FUN, because that's what the Fiddlehead Slalom is all about. This is a group of paddlers, old and young, who got together to have a good time and improve their paddling skills. |
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Hope to see you there!
Ray |
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| Volunteers are always needed for course and trail construction and the actual race. If you want to help, call Ray at 879-4286. | ||
The editor in The Dumplings Photo by Sheri Larsen
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So here we are in the first year to begin with a "2".
(it’s not the 21st century yet!!) and waiting for the
first paddling season of the "oughts". What started out as
a slow winter suddenly became a snowy one giving us a
short, furious, ski season. I keep pointing to all that
snow and telling people it’s really white water!
We have a new slate of officers and some things to discuss, among them the benefits of becoming ACA affiliates. I invite you to read Ray Ingram’s article about the Fiddlehead Slalom (an event by the way that deserves your support) and notice that course users who are not ACA members will be charged a $5 insurance fee. Why? Because in this country, people who get hurt sue somebody else. Dumb? Yeah it is, but let me tell you as one who has handled insurance claims for 29 years it happens all the time and it makes no difference who the involved parties are or what their relationship might be or what document they might have signed beforehand. That alone is good reason for us to affiliate with the ACA. Tony will tell you more about the insurance benefits membership brings and all the other good things that go along with it. It means an increase in dues, but when you look at what we pay each year to belong to the VPC, it’s not much of an expense. I urge you to consider it well. Let’s have a little more snow, a few more turns in powder, then a great spring runoff!! |
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