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• Safety and Rescue Series - Part 1 - Canoe and Kayak Rescue Theory Fundamentals

  • When
    23 Apr 2024
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Lendrum Hall
  • Spaces left
    9

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  This is the first (Part 1)  of a series of safety courses meant to provide the participant with key safety and rescue knowledge and skills to enable them to ensure the safety of themselves and others and to provide them with appropriate rescue skills which can be used to help themselves and others in difficulty.

  The course is designed for canoeists and kayakers.

  Prerequisites  

  1. Minimum age of 15 years 

  2. Basic first aid recommended but not required

  The following topics will be covered 

  Boat setup for safety

  Rope

  Knife

  Risks 

  Risk management 

  Water and environmental hazards 

  Signals 

  Entrapment situations 

  Swimming in whitewater and currents 

  Accessing river hazards

  Rescue techniques (boat based, throw bags, basic rope work, etc)
  

  What should I bring : 

  Note book 

  Throw Bag - we will practice a bit.

  • Review the Course Change, Cancellation & Refund Policy.
  • Change or Cancellation deadline for refund less $20 is Apr 16

  
  

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• 2024 Big / Voyageur Canoe Fitness Paddles with D. Tetz

  • Start
    25 Apr 2024
  •  
  • End
    29 Aug 2024
  • Schedule
    5 sessions
  • Location
    Buena Vista Park - at the canoe club boat houses
  • Spaces left
    32

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  Our Big Canoe Fitness sessions are focused on using the big boats to gain strength, power, and endurance. This is a paddling workout, you will learn many things about paddling the big canoes, but that is not the primary focus. 

  These sessions run every Thursday night depending on weather and water levels from our Buena Vista Storage Sheds, come early to help get the boats to the water, bring your own paddles, pfd's, water bottles, and any other paddling gear you may require.  Paddlers will also be invited to join Darryl and our leaders for Monday evening sessions starting in May.
  

  We expect these sessions to commence Thursday evenings, 6:45 - 9:00 pm from April 25, and will run until late  August.  Once registered Darryl will forward a google spreadsheet so that you can report on which session you will be attending.... full attendance is the default.Coach Darryl will update on Monday locations once you have registered.

  The start date, and all subsequent sessions depend on appropriate river conditions <600 cms.

  The club collects a $25/month fee this year to help with program costs (insurance fees are up), equipment maintenance and replacement (we have a new canoe for 2024).  Club equipment is available for new paddlers for the first session or three, then participants are expected to provide their own life-jacket, and bent shaft paddle.  If you've not paddled big canoes before it is best to get in a session or two before acquiring your own paddle.  For each session a water bottle, rain gear, and dry clothes in a small dry bag are good to bring along.

  You must be healthy to attend any sessions, please do a COVID/Flu/Cold self assessment before each paddling session. If you are not feeling well please do not come.

  Registration will be available from March 16 to August 10.

  Course Change, Cancellation and Refund Policy - Please read the policy on this link before completing any program registration that involves a payment.  Given the extended nature of this program registration changes and cancellations are by email to Darryl.
  

  Contact Darryl Tetz for more information: tetz.darryl@gmail.com
  
  

  

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• Safety and Rescue Series - Part 2 -Canoe Rescue Pool based

  • When
    27 Apr 2024
  •  
    4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Location
    MacEwan U Recreation Centre (109 St & 104 Ave)
  • Spaces left
    2

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  Take this course if you paddle a canoe.

  
  

  This is Part 2 of a series of safety courses meant to provide the participant with key safety and rescue knowledge and skills to enable them to ensure the safety of themselves and others and to provide them with appropriate rescue skills which can be used to help themselves and others in difficulty.

  The course is designed for canoeists

  Prerequisites  

  1. Be able to swim in normal paddling clothing 

  2. Minimum age of 15 years 

  3. Ability to paddle and knowledge of basic strokes

  4. Comfortable in deep water ( with pfd)

  Basic first aid recommended but not required

  • Review the Course Change, Cancellation & Refund Policy.
  • Change or Cancellation deadline for refund less $20 is Apr 9th

  
  

  If you are not already a Ceyana Club member sign up at Membership
  

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• Family and Youth Safety Orientation to Canoes #1

  • When
    27 Apr 2024
  •  
    4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Location
    MacEwan U Recreation Centre (109 St & 104 Ave)
  • Spaces left
    2

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  This program will introduce youth and parents to the basic safety considerations needed for canoe paddling.  This will involve learning to enter these boats, the basic gear required, tipping and self rescues, and if time allows an intro' to the basic strokes.

  This course is limited to 4 families . A family is considered 1 adult and 1 youth between the ages of 4 and 17

  It is best to be on deck early to help with gear prep.

  • Review the Course Change, Cancellation & Refund Policy.
  • Change or Cancellation deadline for refund less $20 is Apr 9th

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Hermitage Park: Paddle & Smokey Burn

  • When
    02 May 2024
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Hermitage Park - Main Pond - S end by dock

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  Let's start the season with a bit of a celebration, social and easy pond paddle.  We'll meet a Hermitage Pond near the dock, find a picnic table and burn some smokies... or whatever you bring...  Food & Drink... BYOB!  Once we're fed, we'll chase the geese, ducks and grebes around the lake... maybe even a beaver or muskrat.  You will need to bring all your own paddling gear.

  We do cancel if it is ugly! Thunderstorms, big wind, etc.  Best to register so our leader can send out last minute instructions by the time you leave from work!

  Best if you are a club member, but guests are welcome for one or two of these sessions then our insurance company much appreciates you taking out a membership, as do we!
  

  for further info': Mark <lundmer@gmail.com>

  

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• Family and Youth Safety Orientation to Canoes #2

  • When
    04 May 2024
  •  
    4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Location
    MacEwan U Recreation Centre (109 St & 104 Ave)
  • Spaces left
    0

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  This program will introduce youth and parents to the basic safety considerations needed for canoe paddling.  This will involve learning to enter these boats, the basic gear required, tipping and self rescues, and if time allows an intro' to the basic strokes.

  This course is limited to 4 families . A family is considered 1 adult and 1 youth between the ages of 4 and 17

  It is best to be on deck early to help with gear prep.

  • Review the Course Change, Cancellation & Refund Policy.
  • Change or Cancellation deadline for refund less $20 is Apr 16

  Planned course facilitator: Mullen, Clare
  If you have questions email claremullen.clare@gmail.com
  

  
  

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• Safety and Rescue Series - Part 2 -Kayak Rescue Pool based

  • When
    04 May 2024
  •  
    4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Location
    MacEwan U Recreation Centre (109 St & 104 Ave)
  • Spaces left
    0

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  Take this course if you paddle a kayak.

  
  

  It is Part 2 of the safety and rescue series meant to provide the participant with key safety and rescue knowledge and skills to enable them to ensure the safety of themselves and others and to provide them with appropriate rescue skills which can be used to help themselves and others in difficulty.

  The course is designed for kayakers

  Prerequisites  

  1. Be able to swim in normal paddling clothing 

  2. Minimum age of 15 years 

  3. Ability to paddle and knowledge of basic strokes

  4. Comfortable in deep water ( with pfd)

  5. Can perform a wet exit 

  Basic first aid recommended but not required

  
  

  Some Skills taught

  Unassisted re-entry

  Assisted re-entry

  Towing

  • Review the Course Change, Cancellation & Refund Policy.
  • Change or Cancellation deadline for refund less $20 is Apr 16

  
  

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• 2024 Edmonton Paddlers Gear Swap

  • When
    05 May 2024
  •  
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    at Totem Outfitters 7430 - 99 St. NW Edmonton
  • Spaces left
    36
  • Registered
    4 registrants

  Register

       Seller's Registration will open April 04

  

  for further information: <zimmer4@telus.net>
  

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• CCC Trip Leader Orientation

  • When
    08 May 2024
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    the Lund Residence - directions to be sent
  • Registered
    4 registrants

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  This evening is for those who want to become trip leaders, have signed-up to lead their first club trip, for those who've lead a few and want a review, and for those old timers who've lead lots of trips and have much trip management wisdom to share.  This event will occur at the Lund's and directions will be forwarded to all registrants.  With a little luck we'll meet around the fire, share a refreshment, and much discussion on how Ceyana supports club tripping and trip leaders, what  the club's expectations are, and what are the responsibilities for our trip leaders.  Do register, so you receive our support materials, and to insure we have refreshment for you!

  for more info: <lundmer@gmail.com>
  

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• Big Lake or Sturgeon River Paddle

  • When
    09 May 2024
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Riel Park boat launch

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  Second Thursday Evening - Riel Park boat launch to access either Big Lake, or the run down and back on the Sturgeon River.  Either way lots of bird life to see.
  

  We do cancel if it is ugly! Thunderstorms, big wind, etc.  Best to register so our leader can send out last minute instructions by the time you leave from work!

  Best if you are a club member, but guests are welcome for one or two of these sessions then our insurance company much appreciates you taking out a membership, as do we!
  

  for further info': Mark <lundmer@gmail.com>

  

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• Flatbush Float 'N Bloat near the Pembina River and Flatbush, AB.

  • Start
    17 May 2024
  •  
    1:00 PM
  • End
    20 May 2024
  •  
    4:30 PM
  • Location
    Pembina River near Flatbush, AB
  • Spaces left
    0

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  Flatbush Float 'N Bloat! Bush Camping & local paddling on the Pembina and nearby lake. This is all within a 2 hour drive north from Edmonton.

  Club members are invited to explore in a series of day trips: the Pembina River, Cross Lake Prov Park and Flatbush Creek in the vicinity of Flatbush. Camping is available for our club members on the Zimmermann's 1/4 Section of wilderness. Day trips on Pembina River is class 1+ easy meandering river, and Cross Lake Prov Park (30 minutes away) offers lake paddling with lots of water birds. Zimmermann property offers 6 km of nature trails for walks, beaver watching, exceptional birding.  And, each evening 'eating and be merry' (the bloat part!) Camping at Zimmermann’s is "rough", no power for RVs.  If you wish to join Ceyana for day trips, be sure to inform Kathryn in advance.

  Registered participants will receive a set of directions from Kathryn & Paul.
  

  Club equipment and boats may be available; send email request to our Properties Chair.

  If you are not already a Ceyana Club member sign up at Membership

  Please review the Course Change, Cancellation & Refund Policy.

  Course change, and cancellation deadline for refund, less penalty ($20) is N/A... no fees to be collected.

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• Sturgeon River Paddle above Big Lake

  • When
    26 May 2024
  •  
    10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    #633 Bridge to Cunnignham Rd Bridge
  • Registered
    Be the first

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  Neil and Kristoff are keen to check out this 15 - 20 km reach of the Sturgeon river above Big Lake.  They are going to scout it out prior to May 26.  An alternative will be the run down to Big Lake.  This is exploratory for the club.  Paddlers joining this trip will need to provide All their own gear and boats. Bring a lunch, snacks, fluids, and paddling wear appropriate for the forecast, wind and rain.  Paddlers should have good paddling maneuvering skills in their boat of choice, competent eddy turns, ferrying and being able to avoid sweepers and log jams that are in the current! The crew will tentatively meet at Cunningham Bridge, leave a shuttle vehicle, load boats and gear into a minimum of vehicles and head up to the Hwy #633 bridge.   For further information contact <neil4atutor@gmail.com>.

  
  
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• 2 day Intro to Tandem Canoeing – Pond Based + Introduction to Canoe Camping

  • Start
    31 May 2024
  •  
    6:00 PM
  • End
    02 Jun 2024
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Moose Lake, Bonnyville
  • Spaces left
    16

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  This Introduction to Lake Canoeing course introduces beginner tandem paddlers how to paddle with a partner in calm sheltered waters. Some topics covered are entries, exits, paddle strokes, basic maneuvers, carries, rescues, equipment selection and where to go paddling. You can register on your own or with a partner. 

  In addition we aim to demystify: Trip planning, Orienteering, Gear, Stowing and balancing gear in a canoe

  Bear (and other animal) safety, Water treatment, Backcountry cooking , Food planning and Communication in the backcountry are among other topics.

  Gear required:

  Canoe, paddle, life vest, bailer, throw-bag and suitable paddle clothing. Camping gear or RV

  Detail on paddling gear and how to obtain club gear check the Ceyana website. (https://ceyanacanoeclub.wildapricot.org)

  If you need transport for your boat contact the organizers at least 10 days prior to the start of the course.

  If you need to borrow club gear for the course , it must be reserved and picked up on the Thursday (May 30th) before the course and returned on the Thursday after the course

  Total Instruction:

  16 Hours of which the majority on water

  Participants would be encouraged to arrive Friday evening 31st of May and the course will be run from Saturday morning 1st June 10 am till Sunday 2nd June 2024 till 4pm.

  When:

  Participants would be encouraged to arrive Friday evening 31st of May and the course will be run from Saturday morning 1st June 10 am till Sunday 2nd June 2024 till 4pm.

  Note: camping fees are in addition to course fees. Its $35 for RV and $18 for a tent

  • Review the Course Change, Cancellation & Refund Policy.
  • Change or Cancellation deadline for refund less $20 is May 20

  
  

  Please note we will need help getting the canoes to the lake and back. 

  Please let us know if you 

  1. Have your own boat that is appropriate for the course?

  2. You Can assist hauling your own boat, and another, or more to Moose Lake and back?

  
  

  
  

  
  

   

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• Safety and Rescue Series - Part 3 -Kayak Rescue Lake and River

  • When
    01 Jun 2024
  •  
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Star Lake & Chelsey Robinson Park (NSR)
  • Spaces left
    0

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  Take this course if you paddle a kayak.

  
  

  It is the 3rd of a series of safety courses meant to provide the participant with key safety and rescue knowledge and skills to enable them to ensure the safety of themselves and others and to provide them with appropriate rescue skills which can be used to help themselves and others in difficulty.

  for the morning session we will be at Star Lake 

  We will then proceed to  Const. Chelsey Robinson Park - take a break for lunch and continue practice at the NSR access in the park.

  be prepared to get wet in the morning and afternoon, bring wet and dry suits if you have them.

  
  

  The course is designed for Kayakers

  Prerequisites  

  1. Be able to swim in normal paddling clothing 

  2. Minimum age of 15 years 

  3. Ability to paddle and knowledge of basic strokes

  4. Comfortable in deep water ( with pfd)

  5. Be able to perform a wet exit.

  Basic first aid recommended but not required

  Some items covered are -

  • Unassisted re-entry
  • Assisted re-entry
  • Towing

  • Review the Course Change, Cancellation & Refund Policy.
  • Change or Cancellation deadline for refund less $20 is May 24

  If you are not already a Ceyana Club member sign up at Membership

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• Safety and Rescue Series - Part 3 -Canoe Rescue Lake and River

  • When
    01 Jun 2024
  •  
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Star Lake & Chelsey Robinson Park (NSR)
  • Spaces left
    5

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  Take this course if you paddle a canoe.

  
  

  It is the 3rd of a series of safety courses meant to provide the participant with key safety and rescue knowledge and skills to enable them to ensure the safety of themselves and others and to provide them with appropriate rescue skills which can be used to help themselves and others in difficulty.

  for the morning session we will be at Star Lake 

  We will then proceed to  Const. Chelsey Robinson Park - take a break for lunch and continue practice at the NSR access in the park.

  be prepared to get wet in the morning and afternoon, bring wet and dry suits if you have them.

  The course is designed for canoeists

  Prerequisites  

  1. Be able to swim in normal paddling clothing 

  2. Minimum age of 15 years 

  3. Ability to paddle and knowledge of basic strokes

  4. Comfortable in deep water ( with pfd)

  
  

  Basic first aid recommended but not required

  • Review the Course Change, Cancellation & Refund Policy.
  • Change or Cancellation deadline for refund less $20 is May 24

  
  

  If you are not already a Ceyana Club member sign up at Membership

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• Navigation - Map and Compass

  • When
    02 Jun 2024
  •  
    10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Elk Island National Park-Astotin Lake
  • Spaces left
    5

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  This course aims to give you an introduction to planning and navigating with the use of a map and a compass.  We will meet at Elk Island national park - Astotin Lake (national park pass  required for entry). Part of the course will be spent navigating on land and on the water. 

  We will review:

  route planning 

  Topo Maps

  Map reading

  use of a compass to take bearings from a map

  Orientating yourself on a map

  Re-orientate yourself if you get lost . 

  
  

  Participants are expected to have a compass. 

  Recommended Compass - Silva mirror compass with declination built into it , a regular compass will also do.

  Participants are expected to bring their own boats

  • Review the Course Change, Cancellation & Refund Policy.
  • Change or Cancellation deadline for refund less $20 is May 25

  Planned course facilitator: Ulmer, Eugene
  If you have questions <lundmer@gmail.com>
  

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• Lakes & Creeks of W. Switzer Park

  • Start
    07 Jun 2024
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • End
    09 Jun 2024
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Camping at Cache Lake cmpgrnd
  • Spaces left
    2

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  This should be a fun weekend exploring the lakes of William Switzer Park, and Jarvis Creek.  All a 1/2+ North of Hinton on Hwy# 40.  Some of these lakes are very sheltered, and assuming water Jarvis creek is a great first test of your maneuvering skills in modest flowing water.
  

  Folk will need to make their own campsite or RV site booking on Alberta Parks Reservations. For this weekend our leaders would like to camp at the Cache Lake Campground, just a short portage to Jarvis Creek, Cache Lake and Graveyard Lake.  Only 16 sites book early.  If you miss there are 1st Come - 1st Serve sites nearby at Halfway, and Beaver Ranch Campground, or book into Gregg Lake Campground.
  

  If you are not already a Ceyana Club member sign up at Membership

  Please review the Course Change, Cancellation & Refund Policy.

  Course change, and cancellation deadline for refund, less penalty ($20) is N/A... no fees to be collected.
  

  

  
  

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• River Paddling in the Jasper Park & Hinton area

  • Start
    07 Jun 2024
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • End
    09 Jun 2024
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Camping at Kinky Lake between Hinton and Jasper Park gates
  • Spaces left
    7

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  This white water weekend is for experienced river paddlers on rapids up to Class III for all the runs, and Class II for some of the runs.  It is early season the water will be cold. This is our traditional Wildhay weekend but as we plan this trip the snow pack is low and we anticipate mostly paddling in Jasper Park.  But maybe the Wildhay will be "up."
  

  1. We have the entire Kinky Lake Campground booked (24kms west of Hinton on HWY16) as we have guaranteed paddling on Athabasca River in Jasper. Driving Kinky Lake to Old Fort Point (our take out for the Athabasca River runs) is approximately 60kms. On the Athabasca River we paddle the full section from Below the Falls to Old Fort Point which is 34 kms of great scenery and up to Class 3+ water.

  Less experienced paddlers may skip the upper run (9kms) and join at Meeting of the Waters (Whirlpool joins the Athabasca). See Mark’s Guide For Alberta Paddlers for detailed river information.

  1. This trip is for whitewater boats, with full floatation. Paddlers must have dry suits or wet suits.
  2. Camp cost at Kinky Lake is $45 per camp unit for the weekend. There are 10 campsites each with a picnic table, a lake to practice on and toilet facilities.
  3. IF the Wildhay has enough water we could consider paddling it on the Friday or the Sunday.

  If you are not already a Ceyana Club member sign up at Membership

  Please review the Course Change, Cancellation & Refund Policy.

  Course change, and cancellation deadline for refund, less penalty ($20) is May 21, 2024
  

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• Level 1 CKC Instructor Intro River Module (new)

  • When
    09 Jun 2024
  •  
    9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    a local pond, and the North Sask. R, or local appropriate site
  • Spaces left
    8

  Canoe Kayak Canada is in the process of introducing a Level 1 River module for fully trained Level 1 Lake Kayak instructors.  This module is a review of the basic river skills for Class 1 streams.  Candidate will be expected to have basic river skills (eddy turns, ferrying, river reading) and a fairly solid kayak roll.  This will be a day long workshop with both lake and a river sessions, and some theory and teaching discussions.  Some travel maybe required.

  Course fee is $100 for the day, but CKC Instructors are expected to pay $120 for CKC Registry Investment Fee... but only once per season and second or more courses per season are included in the initial $120.  This registration will allow you to make both payment, or just the course fee if this is your second course this year.
  

  
  

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  • Change or Cancellation deadline for refund less $20 is June 5th
    

  
  

  
  

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• Leduc - Telford Lake @ the Leduc Boat Club

  • When
    13 Jun 2024
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Leduc Boat Club on Telford Lake
  • Registered
    2 registrants

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  Neil has once again kindly invited us out to the Leduc Boat Club for a paddle and tour of one of the most comprehensive paddling centres in Alberta.  For our first visit of 2024 we will meet at 7:00 PM and first head out for a paddle. Telford Lake is large enough that the club maintains a 2000 meter sprint course, and a circumnavigation is nearly 6 km.  This lake has a lively bird population and June 13 should be a good evening for birding, and viewing the recent hatchlings. Post paddle Neil will provide a tour of the facility to wet your appetite for the next trip out to LBC.  Hopefully we can schedule a second vist to once again try out some of the other boats, in particular the Outrigger Canoes... Neil's 1st love.   And this second visit will have to be worked around his trip trip back to the Island of Hawaii for the Sprint Outrigger Canoe World Championships.

  For June 13 Ceyana paddlers should be able to book boats directly with Neil.  Payment can either be by cash, debit card, or credit card at the counter.  As a non-profit we rent the boats at 50% discount.  That would be $15.00 for a Canoe, SUP, Tandem Kayak, and $10.00 for a solo kayak.  It is possible to rent a solo tripper marathon canoe and a Jensen 17' tandem if your canoe skills are beyond basic.

  For further information, to book boats please contact Neil: <neil4atutor@gmail.com>

  
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• Tim's Annual Father's Day Brunch and Paddle

  • When
    16 Jun 2024
  •  
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Islet Lake - meet crew in the parking lot / picnic table

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  Come and join Tim and fellow members for a morning Father's Day Celebration.  Bring along a brunch or snack and a hot drink.  We gather, we socialize, we go for a paddle on Islet Lake to check out the bird life... of which there is usually plenty.  Tim reports only two requirements: you like sweets, and you have a tolerance for Dad jokes!  And we maybe Dads, we all had a Dad, we probably know a few Dads, we all have a Dad to celebrate!

  We do cancel if it is ugly! Thunderstorms, big wind, etc.  Best to register so our leader can send out last minute instructions by the time you leave from work!

  Best if you are a club member, but guests are welcome for one or two of these sessions, then our insurance company insists you take out a membership, as do we!

  for further info': Tim <t1swanson2@gmail.com>

  

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• Intro' to Tandem Lake Canoeing (Pond based) #1

  • Start
    18 Jun 2024
  •  
  • End
    27 Jun 2024
  •  
  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    Rundle Park Paddling Centre, Edmonton
  • Spaces left
    7

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  This intro' canoeing program will teach appropriate entries, exits, paddle strokes, basic maneuvers, carries, rescues, and review equipment selection and where to go paddling.   All equipment will/can be supplied.  Participants do need to bring a towel and change of clothes , swims do happen occasionally!  Rain gear should be brought... only thunder storms chase us off the water.  For canoeing a pair of knee pads are helpful, and paddlers are welcome to bring along their own paddle and life jacket.  You may register with a partner, or as an individual.

  This program will run on: June 18th 20th , 25th and 27th

  • Review the Course Change, Cancellation & Refund Policy.
  • Change or Cancellation deadline for refund less $20 is June 10

  Planned course facilitator McKean, Donna
  

  
  

  
  

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• Intro' to Kayaking - Pond/Pool Based Session #1

  • Start
    18 Jun 2024
  •  
  • End
    27 Jun 2024
  •  
  • Schedule
    5 sessions
  • Location
    Rundle Pond + MacEwan Pool
  • Spaces left
    6

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  This intro' kayaking program will teach appropriate entries, exits, paddle strokes, basic maneuvers, carries, rescues, and review equipment selection and where to go paddling.  The program will occur at the Rundle Park Paddling Center in east central Edmonton.  All equipment will/can be supplied.  Participants do need to bring a towel and change of clothes, swims do happen occasionally, and wet exits will be required one afternoon!  Rain gear should be brought... only thunder storms chase us off the water.  Paddlers are welcome to bring along their own paddle and life jacket.  

  This program will run on: 18th , 20th , 25th 27th June at Rundle Pond and on 21st June at Grant MacEwan University pool (MacEwan U Recreation Centre (109 St & 104 Ave)) (this is a 30 minute wet exit session) 

  • Review the Course Change, Cancellation & Refund Policy.
  • Change or Cancellation deadline for refund less $20 is may 31

  Planned Course facilitator : Homola, Ellen , Bielak , Chantelle (for pool wet exit session)

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• Basic Stand Up Paddleboard Skills #1

  • When
    18 Jun 2024
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Rundle Pond
  • Spaces left
    4

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  The Basic Stand Up Paddleboard--SUP-- course introduces the novice to paddling a paddleboard in calm sheltered water.

  
  Safety Skills

  • Falling off safely

  • Remounting the board

  • Use of a leash

  • Understanding weather and paddling conditions

  
  

  Paddling Skills

  • Lifting and carrying a board
  • Choosing and holding a paddle
  • Mounting a board at a beach or dock
  • Prone paddling
  • Paddling while kneeling
  • Standing up
  • Paddling in a straight line
  • Forward stroke
  • Braking stroke
  • Sweep strokes
  • Paddling in windy or turbulent conditions

  You are welcome to bring your own SUP and paddle

  • Review the Course Change, Cancellation & Refund Policy.
  • Change or Cancellation deadline for refund less $20 is June 10

  
  

  
  

  Planned Course facilitator :Faulkner,Nathaniel
  

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• Blackstone River 2024

  • Start
    21 Jun 2024
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • End
    23 Jun 2024
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Blackstone River north of Nordegg up the Forestry Trunk & Chungo Creek Roads
  • Spaces left
    11
  • Registered
    1 registrant

  Register

  Registration will open after our AGM, on March 15th.
  

  Located approx. 25kms North of Nordegg on the Trunk Road
  (734) & Chungo Creek road, the Blackstone River is a skill step up from the upper section Wildhay river, thus Class II-III. We have booked the Blackstone Group campsite, which is on the river (just off the Chungo Creek Road) and divides the upper run from the two lower runs so there is a variety of paddling options. The group site has a big cook shelter, fire pit, picnic tables and toilets but otherwise is off the grid. The upper run of approx. 2 hours is a thrilling paddle thru a narrow canyon with constant 90 degree turns. The run from the group site to the trunk road (3 hours; 17 kms) is more open and adds in some ledges, while the run from the trunk road to the gas plant (25kms) has more standing waves.

  Please:

  • These river runs are for white water kayaks and canoes with full flotation, float bags required.
  • Dress assuming you will swim in cold rivers; wet or dry suit and carry extra dry clothes with you in a water proof bag.HELMETS ARE REQUIRED!
  • GAS UP IN ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE OR NORDEGG on your way through!
  • Review the Course Change, Cancellation & Refund Policy.
  • Change or Cancellation deadline for refund less $20 is June 07
  • Contact Greg McGlone <glmcg1959@gmail.com> for more information about this trip.

  
  

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• Intro' to Kayaking - Pond/Pool Based Session #2

  • Start
    21 Jun 2024
  •  
  • End
    24 Jun 2024
  •  
  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    Rundle Pond + MacEwan Pool
  • Spaces left
    6

  Register

  This intro' kayaking program will teach appropriate entries, exits, paddle strokes, basic maneuvers, carries, rescues, and review equipment selection and where to go paddling.  The program will occur at the Rundle Park Paddling Center in east central Edmonton.  All equipment will/can be supplied.  Participants do need to bring a towel and change of clothes, swims do happen occasionally, and wet exits will be required one afternoon!  Rain gear should be brought... only thunder storms chase us off the water.  Paddlers are welcome to bring along their own paddle and life jacket.  

  This program will run on: 22nd and 23 June at Rundle Pond and on 21st June at Grant MacEwan University pool (MacEwan U Recreation Centre (109 St & 104 Ave) (this is a 30 minute wet exit session) 

  • Review the Course Change, Cancellation & Refund Policy.
  • Change or Cancellation deadline for refund less $20 is June 3

  
  

  Planned Course facilitator : Bielak, Chantelle
  

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• Intro to Tandem River Canoeing - Pond & River

  • Start
    22 Jun 2024
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    23 Jun 2024
  •  
    4:30 PM
  • Location
    Rundle Pond, NSR, River TBD
  • Spaces left
    7

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  This intro' tandem river canoeing program is for those with basic flatwater  skills, including the J stroke.  This course will review the flat water and introduce moving water skills for paddling tandem canoes on easy moving water.   The program will start at the Hermitage or Rundle Park Ponds in east central Edmonton for one morning, the afternoon on the river in Edmonton. The 2nd day on a local easy river.  

  This program: June 22, 9 am till 12:30 pm at Rundle Park Ponds, then 1:30 till 5 pm on the North Saskatchewan River

    June 23, 9 am till 4:00 pm, on the river - to be determined based on flows possibly the Pembina or the Sturgeon

  Planned Instructor : Donna McKean
  For further info contact donnaluke@shaw.ca

  Prerequisites: basic canoe skills and reasonable swimming skills.

  Needed gear:  canoe, paddle, lifejacket, helmet, dry bag, throw bag, bailer/sponge, and nice to haves: wet/dry suit, rain gear, neoprene booties. kneepads 

  All equipment will/can be supplied, but participants are encouraged to bring/use their own.  Participants do need to bring a lunch, towel and change of clothes, swims do happen occasionally!  Rain gear should be brought... only thunder storms chase us off the water.  

  Transportation: all participants should be prepared to haul their own or a club boat to the specific location.  You can discuss car pooling with fellow course participants or contact the course instructor if you need assistance with a club boat.

  Cancellation: If river is too high, we'll find another weekend that works for the registrants.

  • Review the Course Change, Cancellation & Refund Policy.
  • Change or Cancellation deadline for refund less $20 is June 14

  
  

  Planned Instructor : Donna McKean
  For further info contact donnaluke@shaw.ca
  

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• Basic Stand Up Paddleboard Skills #2

  • When
    22 Jun 2024
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Rundle Pond
  • Spaces left
    6

  Register

  The Basic SUP course introduces the novice to paddling a paddleboard in calm sheltered water.

  
  Safety Skills

  • Falling off safely

  • Remounting the board

  • Use of a leash

  • Understanding weather and paddling conditions

  
  

  Paddling Skills

  • Lifting and carrying a board
  • Choosing and holding a paddle
  • Mounting a board at a beach or dock
  • Prone paddling
  • Paddling while kneeling
  • Standing up
  • Paddling in a straight line
  • Forward stroke
  • Braking stroke
  • Sweep strokes
  • Paddling in windy or turbulent conditions

  • Review the Course Change, Cancellation & Refund Policy.
  • Change or Cancellation deadline for refund less $20 is June 14

  
  

  Planned Course facilitator : Faulkner, Nathaniel
  For additional information Email natbikes@gmail.com
  

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• Intro to Solo Canoeing - Pond

  • When
    22 Jun 2024
  •  
    1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Location
    Rundle Pond
  • Spaces left
    4

  Register

  This intro' solo lake canoeing program is for those who want to learn to paddle a canoe without a partner.     All equipment will/can be supplied.  Participants do need to bring a towel and change of clothes, swims do happen occasionally!  Rain gear should be brought... only thunder storms chase us off the water.  For canoeing a pair of knee pads are helpful, and paddlers are welcome to bring along their own paddle and lifejacket.  

  Lessons may be cancelled if minimum enrollment is not reached by the cut-off date. 

  • Review the Course Change, Cancellation & Refund Policy.
  • Change or Cancellation deadline for refund less $20 is June 14

  
  

  If you are not already a Ceyana Club member sign up at Membership

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• Pidgeon Lake Day Paddle

  • When
    23 Jun 2024
  •  
    9:30 AM - 2:30 PM
  • Location
    Pidgeon Lake Prov. Pk or Grandview Beach
  • Registered
    Be the first

  Register

  Weekend Day Trip on Pidgeon Lake

  Membership Chair Vahid has stepped up and offered to lead a club paddle along the west and north west shores of Pidgeon Lake.  Depending on the weather, number of participants, and skill level the start maybe either at the Provincial Park Day Use area/boat launch, or close to Vahids cabin on Grandview Beach.  The plan will be to start early, about 9:30 AM and either do a "out 'n back," or maybe set up a shuttle and make a longer run along the lake.  Come dressed for the forecast, and with a dry bag of clothes and raingear, lunch and drinks.  Lunch will likely be along the beach, out of the canoes. 

  Participants will be expect to arrive with all their own paddling gear including canoe or kayak, club gear will be available for pick-up the Thursday prior.  Please book with our Properties Chair at least two weeks in advance.
  

  Registrants will receive confirmation and directions to the start the week prior.  If the forecast is "ugly" Vahid will postpone to the following Sunday on the Canada Day weekend.

  Registration will open April 1.

  for further information <vahidayan@gmail.com>

  
  

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• Columbia River Valley wetlands, lakes & river

  • Start
    27 Jun 2024
  •  
    7:00 PM
  • End
    01 Jul 2024
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • Location
    near Fairmont, Invermere & Radium, BC
  • Spaces left
    3
  • Registered
    9 registrants

  Register

  Clare & Leila (maybe) are again keen to paddle White Swan Lake, and the Columbia River in the upper Columbia River valley.  The plan is day trips determined by the group and weather conditions.  Car camping will be at the Fairmont Hot Springs Spruce Grove Campground, use this link, or call 250 345 6037 to book a site.  Serviced and unserviced sites are available.  Share tents to keep the cost down!

  The Columbia river passes through here and is a well known wildlife preserve, and the paddling is easy.   Winds on the lakes, and log jams and sweepers on the river are the primary hazards.  Good flatwater and basic river skills should see you through this weekend.  This is a good paddle for either canoes or kayaks.  This should be a relaxing weekend with good scenic and wildlife viewing.  Multiple hot springs to visit!  Participants should book soon for camping, it is a popular site, and it is now open for booking.  And be sure to register with Ceyana on this site so our trip leaders can connect with you for late changing details.  Please note that the plan is to drive Thursday and Monday, paddling on Friday,Saturday, and Sunday.  It is a nearly 7 hr drive, carpool if you can!
  

  for further information contact Claire <claremullen.clare@gmail.com>

  
  

    

  
  

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• BWCC/CCC- Milk River Trip

  • Start
    28 Jun 2024
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • End
    01 Jul 2024
  •  
    2:00 PM
  • Location
    Milk River, camping at Gold Springs Park

  Register

  Once again, Don and the Bow Waters Canoe Club have invited us to join them on the Milk River trip in southern Alberta, with camping for up to 4 days (Jun 28 to July 01) at Gold Springs Park, just south of the Town of Milk River.  At present (Mar. 12) "powered" sites are pretty much gone, but still tent sites, and room for small rvs/trailers "boon-docking " are available.  Don has reserved for us all, and we are to pay the campground on arrival.
  

  The Milk River does require, especially the middle runs, some modest river/WW skills.   Rocks need to dodged, eddies entered and exited smartly, corners stayed to the inside.  This river is a step up from the Pembina above Hwy #16.

  Gold Springs park is a spectacular site, and Bow Waters has again booked the back NW corner so you're staying with just paddlers!  Don has reminded me that; one passes close to the Warner dinosaur dig (dinosaur eggs), the Warner museum in town, and that the Coaldale bird of prey sanctuary are all stops easily made on the way.  And this can be an ideal trip even for non paddlers. His wife loves to swim in the oxbow pond and go hiking in the area.

  If this sounds like your kind of trip you MUST confirm a camp site with Don.  It is best to also register here, on the Ceyana site so our members can coordinate travel, paddling partners, etc.  And it would be nice for someone to take on this coordinating role... please confirm such with lundmer@gmail.com
  

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• Intro' to Kayak Moving Water - Pond & River

  • Start
    06 Jul 2024
  •  
  • End
    07 Jul 2024
  •  
  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Hermitage, NSR, TBD
  • Spaces left
    5

  Register

  This intro' to kayaking on moving water program is for those with basic flat-water skills.  This course will teach the moving water skills for paddling kayaks on easy moving water.   

  The course starts at 9:30am at hermitage pond we will have lunch and spend the afternoon on the river (likely 50th street (Capilano) or Wilfred Laurier park)

  On Sunday we will head to an appropriate river depending on flows (Sturgeon, Pembina, or NSR near Genesee) .

  Prerequisites: basic kayak skills (forward, reverse, sweeps, low brace), complete multiple wet exits and comfortable upside down, reasonable swimming skills.

  Needed gear: fitted kayak with foot rest,  paddle, lifejacket, helmet, dry bag, throw bag, bailer/sponge,

  and nice to haves: wet/dry suit, rain gear, spray deck, neoprene booties.

  Transportation: all participants should be prepared to haul their own or a club kayak to the specific location.  You can discuss car pooling with fellow course participants

  Cancellation: If river is too high, we'll find another July weekend for the majority.

   

  • Review the Course Change, Cancellation & Refund Policy.
  • Change or Cancellation deadline for refund less $20 is June 28

  
  

  Planned Course facilitator : Mark Lund.

  
  

  if you require additional information or can provide assistance with boats please contact Mark <lundmer@gmail.com> 

   

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• McLeod River - Edson Area

  • When
    06 Jul 2024
  •  
    10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    McLeod River - likely from Wilmore Park S of Edson
  • Spaces left
    8

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  Some members had such a fun time on the McLeod River and Wolf creek in the Edson area last summer they want to return.  And our old club "shipbuilding chairman" Ralph, who lives in Edson, and knows these runs well has agreed to help Ian get our paddlers down the river. The basic plan is to paddle the Mcleod R from Willmore Park to just below the Wolf creek confluence (25 km).  With a little luck, and playing in some of the fun spots paddling time should exceed driving time... it is over 2.5 hrs out to Wilmore campground south of Edson.  Paddlers will be expected to bring their own gear and boats for a full day of river tripping. Assuming normal water levels paddlers will need to have at least modest river skills: eddy turns, ferrying, maneuvering skills, rock reading and dodging, and basic river rescue skills.  Moose Creek rapids is the longest rapid and can go Class II+ at normal flows.  And there are a lot of fun gravel bar chutes.  This is a good run for rec/river kayaks, tandem and solo canoes.
  

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• And let there be Cake!

  • When
    07 Jul 2024
  •  
    6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Islet Lake - meet crew in the parking lot / picnic table

  Register

  Come and join Tim and fellow members for a evening paddle on Astotin Lake.  We will meet at the main Beach & parking lot.  We paddle, cake will appear, Cake will be shared, everyone must bring a plate, fork and a drink.
  

  We do cancel if it is ugly! Thunderstorms, big wind, etc.  Best to register so our leader can send out last minute instructions by the time you leave from work!

  Best if you are a club member, but guests are welcome for one or two of these sessions, then our insurance company insists on folk taking out a membership, as do we!
  

  for further info': Tim <t1swanson2@gmail.com>
  
  

  

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• Pembina R with Wilderness Camping

  • Start
    13 Jul 2024
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • End
    14 Jul 2024
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Pembina River: Reno Rd to the Provincial Park
  • Spaces left
    5

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  Come paddle and overnight camp along the Pembina River.  This is a relaxing 36 km run that becomes a little more scenic, and exciting with each passing km.  We suspect this trip will be a mix of solo kayaks, solo and tandem canoes.  If kayaking and have never camped out of your kayak... do a test loading 1st.  Kayaks generally carry just a wee bit more than a good backpack.

  Besides backcountry camp skills, the river will require modestly good: ferrying, eddy turns, rock & gravel bar reading and avoidance skills.

  The expectation is to meet (Saturday, 10:00 AM) at the Pembina River Park day use area, then drive out to the end of Reno Road, unload and set the shuttle with minimal vehicles to be left at Reno Rd.  And all should be home for an early supper Sunday!

  All participants are encouraged to make their own arrangements for bringing their own boat/ related gear, tent, camp supplies and food. Similarly, tandem canoers should look for partners within the group if you do not already have a partner. Kayakers may need to consider deydrated food due to space requirements. Trip coordinators have limited capacity to carry additional people/equipment. Anyone needing to borrow club equipment should make arrangements at least 14 days in advance. https://ceyanacanoeclub.wildapricot.org/Equipment 

  
  

  If you are not already a Ceyana Club member sign up at Membership

  Please review the Course Change, Cancellation & Refund Policy.

  Course change, and cancellation deadline for refund, less penalty ($20) is n/a.
  
  for further info contact Sylvia <syylee888@gmail.com> 

  

  
  

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• Intro' to Kayaking - Pond Based Session #3

  • Start
    13 Jul 2024
  •  
  • End
    14 Jul 2024
  •  
  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Rundle Pond
  • Spaces left
    8

  Register

  This intro' kayaking program will teach appropriate entries, exits, paddle strokes, basic maneuvers, carries, rescues, and review equipment selection and where to go paddling.  The program will occur at the Rundle Park Paddling Center in east central Edmonton.  All equipment will/can be supplied.  Participants do need to bring a towel and change of clothes, swims do happen occasionally, and wet exits will be required one afternoon!  Rain gear should be brought... only thunder storms chase us off the water.  Paddlers are welcome to bring along their own paddle and life jacket.  

  This program will run on: 13th and 14th July at Rundle Pond

  • Review the Course Change, Cancellation & Refund Policy.
  • Change or Cancellation deadline for refund less $20 is July 5 2024

  
  

  Planned Course facilitator : Bielak, Chantelle
  

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• Intro' to Tandem Lake Canoeing (Pond based) #2

  • Start
    13 Jul 2024
  •  
  • End
    14 Jul 2024
  •  
  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Rundle Park Paddling Centre, Edmonton
  • Spaces left
    10

  Register

  This intro' canoeing program will teach appropriate entries, exits, paddle strokes, basic maneuvers, carries, rescues, and review equipment selection and where to go paddling.   All equipment will/can be supplied.  Participants do need to bring a towel and change of clothes , swims do happen occasionally!  Rain gear should be brought... only thunder storms chase us off the water.  For canoeing a pair of knee pads are helpful, and paddlers are welcome to bring along their own paddle and life jacket.  You may register with a partner, or as an individual.

  This program will run on: July 13th and 14th

  • Review the Course Change, Cancellation & Refund Policy.
  • Change or Cancellation deadline for refund less $20 is July 5 2024

  Planned course facilitator Bostoen, Kristoff

  
  

  
  

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• Intro' to Tandem Lake Canoeing (Pond based) #3

  • Start
    16 Jul 2024
  •  
  • End
    25 Jul 2024
  •  
  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    Rundle Park Paddling Centre, Edmonton
  • Spaces left
    10

  Register

  This intro' canoeing program will teach appropriate entries, exits, paddle strokes, basic maneuvers, carries, rescues, and review equipment selection and where to go paddling.   All equipment will/can be supplied.  Participants do need to bring a towel and change of clothes , swims do happen occasionally!  Rain gear should be brought... only thunder storms chase us off the water.  For canoeing a pair of knee pads are helpful, and paddlers are welcome to bring along their own paddle and life jacket.  You may register with a partner, or as an individual.

  This program will run on: Jul 16th,18th,23rd and 25th

  • Review the Course Change, Cancellation & Refund Policy.
  • Change or Cancellation deadline for refund less $20 is July 8 2024

  Planned Course facilitator : Mullen, Clare

  Email: claremullen.clare@gmail.com for additional information

  
  

  
  

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• Heritage Day Weekend - Middle Red Deer R

  • Start
    02 Aug 2024
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • End
    05 Aug 2024
  •  
    2:00 PM
  • Location
    Red Deer River - Camping at Tolman Bridge??
  • Spaces left
    8

  Come join us for a weekend on the Middle Red Deer runs between Content Bridge and the Beleriot Ferry.  We are NOT yet booked in, and camp fees for the weekend will be:
  - 4 nites be TBD per unit/tent/rv/etc.
  - 3 nites be TBD per unit
  - 2 nites be TBD per unit.
  Fees and refund deadline will be determined once the campground is booked (after May 01).  Be sure to register only one person... guests will be charged if you register them... Camp fee is per camp unit!  And best to fill up the tent/RV with family and friends to keep the per head cost down! Camping is rustic, well water, fire pits, usually clean toilets, and NO power!
  

  These runs on the Red Deer River are very scenic, offer lots of bird life, and require just the basic river skills of being able to ferry, complete easy eddy turns, recognize and avoid rocks and gravel bars.  These runs include the transition from Aspen Parkland to the Alberta Prairies and Badlands, Dry Island Buffalo Jump Prov. Park.
  

  Contact Mark Lund <lundmer@gmail.com> for any questions about this trip.

  Please review the Course Change, Cancellation & Refund Policy.

  Cancellation or Change deadline for refund is July 16th.

  

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• Athabasca R with Wilderness Camping

  • Start
    10 Aug 2024
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • End
    12 Aug 2024
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Athab' R: Jasper Lake to east of Hinton
  • Spaces left
    8

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  Come Paddle the Athabasca River, out through the front range and into the boreal forest from just below Jasper Lake through to Pulp Road Bridge east of Hinton.  There will be two nights of
  "canoe camping".  This is a fast river with sections of what can be tight logjams and sweepers, and some fun bouncy water.  Good Intermediate river skills and back country camp are required.  There maybe a fee for taxi rental for the car shuttle... TBD!
  

  If you are not already a Ceyana Club member sign up at Membership

  Please review the Course Change, Cancellation & Refund Policy.

  Course change, and cancellation deadline for refund, less penalty ($20) is n/a.
  
  for further info contact Jim <jimdurnford@gmail.com>

  

  
  

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• Liver on the River - the NSR

  • When
    15 Aug 2024
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    NSR Laurier Park to Dawson Park

  Register

  We have Dad Jokes Day, Cake on the Lake and we have Liver on the River.  Come join us for a moving feast and social on the NSR.  We meet about 5:00 PM at Laurier Park, organize the shuttle, and hopefully we're back and on the river by a little after 6:00 PM.  We float down the river and enjoy a shared buffet on the water... hopefully someone besides me remembers the "pate". From home, from Aunti IGA, crackers, sausage, cheese, garden produce, sweet treats, and not much paddling!  BYOR(refreshments)  By mid August  the bugs are missing, the sun is still out and hopefully there is still water in the river!
  

  Best if you are a club member, but guests are welcome for one or two of these sessions then our insurance company much appreciates you taking out a membership, as do we!
  

  for further info': Mark <lundmer@gmail.com>

  

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• Stuart & Nechako Rs with Wilderness Camping

  • Start
    17 Aug 2024
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    25 Aug 2024
  •  
    6:00 PM
  • Location
    Stuart & Nechako Rivers: Ft. St. James to Prince George, BC
  • Spaces left
    6

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  Come paddle & camp with Tim & Laura on the Stuart & Nechako Rivers down to Prince George.  This is week long canoe trip, with wilderness camping and  modest (Class -III) whitewater.  Very good river paddling and camping skills required.  Please consult with Tim before registering for this trip.
  

  If you are not already a Ceyana Club member sign up at Membership

  for further info contact Tim <t1swanson2@gmail.com>
  

  
  

  
  

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• Jasper Park Paddling Weekend

  • Start
    23 Aug 2024
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • End
    25 Aug 2024
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Camping at at the Wabasso Campground south of Jasper
  • Spaces left
    9

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  This is a paddling weekend with two options, some fine river and WW paddling for intermediate river or better paddlers; and options for folk to paddle the local lakes.
  

  1. Greg has 10 sites booked at the Wabasso campground. Each site is $85 for the weekend.
  2. We will be paddling the Athabasca River from Below the Falls to Old Fort Point which is 34 kms of great scenery and up to Class 3+ water.

  Less experienced paddlers skip the upper run (9kms) and join at Meeting of the Waters (Whirlpool joins the Athabasca). See Mark’s Guide For Alberta Paddlers for detailed river information.

  1. You can also paddle some of the Lakes (Annette, Edith, Patricia...) or hike or bike so many places.

  If you are not already a Ceyana Club member sign up at Membership

  Please review the Course Change, Cancellation & Refund Policy.

  Course change, and cancellation deadline for refund, less penalty ($20), is Aug. 06, 2024
  

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• Labor Day Weekend - North Saskatchewan R - camping at Cavalcade Meadows

  • Start
    29 Aug 2024
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • End
    02 Sep 2024
  •  
    2:00 PM
  • Location
    Kootenay Plains, North Sask R., west of Nordegg, and out to the Banff - Jasper Hwy
  • Spaces left
    28

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  Come join us for a weekend on the Kootenay Plains in the Cavalcade Meadows group site (site #4) for the 2024 Labor Day Weekend.  We are booked in, and camp fees for the weekend will be:
  - 4 nites be $165 per unit/tent/rv/etc.
  - 3 nites be $125 per unit
  - 2 nites be $ 85 per unit.
  Be sure to register only one person... guests will be charged if you register them... Camp fee is per camp unit!  And best to fill up the tent/RV with family and friends to keep the per head cost down!
  Camping is rustic, well water, fire pits, usually clean toilets, camp kitchen and NO power!
  

  This is one of the prettiest mountain spots in Alberta!   And there is paddling (big & small lakes and rivers in the area), day hikes in various directions (Siffleur Falls being the most popular), Mtn Biking and even a bit of scrambling can be found!  Our most popular paddling over the years has been the runs on the North Saskatchewan: above Saskatchewan Crossing (two portages), below 'the Crossing (no portages and some fun bits).   And in recent years we've made some forays onto Lake Abraham in the early morning or evening... it has reputation for day time wind.  Last time out we went up and paddled on the Waterfowl lakes S of Saskatchewan Crossing.  And some years on the Monday we've done the run below the Bighorn Dam to the FTR (it can be a bit full of log jams) on the way home.

  For the Banff park runs we will have to be cognizant of the 48 hr dry time between water bodies.  I don't think this will affect us if we paddle three days in a row on the NSR.
  

  Contact Mark Lund <lundmer@gmail.com> for any questions about this trip.

  Please review the Course Change, Cancellation & Refund Policy.

  Cancellation or Change deadline for refund is August 14th.

  
  

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• Lac Ste Anne from Camp Warwa

  • When
    08 Sep 2024
  •  
    10:00 AM - 2:30 PM
  • Location
    Camp Warwa on Lac Ste Anne

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  Ian has offered to take a modest group of club members out for a day of paddling on Lac Ste Anne, from his long time base of Camp Warwa, on West Cove, near Darwell, 40 minutes west on Hwys # 16, 41, & 633.  10:00 AM meet at the Camp.  IF folk are interested and the "stars line up" Ian may even wangle one of the camp's big Langley Canoes for this tour.  It should be a good day for birding as the migrators should be gathering to head south.  Participants will need all their own paddling gear, lunch & drink, dry bag of back-up gear, rain gear, etc.  You may need your own boat (or borrow a club boat), we'll have to see how the "stars align" for a big canoe seat.
  

  We do cancel if it is ugly! Thunderstorms, big wind, etc.  Best to register so our leader can send out last minute instructions before you leave from home!

  Best if you are a club member, but guests are welcome for one or two of these sessions then our insurance company much appreciates you taking out a membership, as do we!
  

  for further info': Ian<ian.hosler@gmail.com>

  
  

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• Historic paddle on the Athabasca River at Jasper

  • Start
    13 Sep 2024
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    4:00 PM
  • End
    16 Sep 2024
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Reaches of the Athabasca River around Jasper, with camping at Whistler Campground
  • Spaces left
    14
  • Registered
    Be the first

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  Tim, Clare and Tim will take you on day trips of the Athabasca River with stops at historic sites including early settlements and locations important in the fur trade. This is a 3 day event. The trip will include both paddling up to Class I+ and easy hikes. Paddling will be downstream of Old Fort Point. We will be camping at Whistler Campground. Your campsite is already booked. Depending on number of tents/units you may be sharing your site.

  Arrive: Friday, September 13    
  Paddle/hike: Saturday September 14
  Paddle/hike: Sunday September 15
  Paddle/hike: Monday, September 16
  Depart Monday evening.
  

  Program Fee = $75
  

  • Review the Course Change, Cancellation & Refund Policy.
  • Change or Cancellation deadline for refund less $23 is August 30
    
  • Contact Clare <claremullen.clare@gmail.com>
    for more information about this trip.

  
  

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