Saint John Fundy Paddlers Club HomePage
Welcome to the website for the Fundy Paddlers of Saint John, New Brunswick.
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June 20 2010
Trip Log for a trip that was led by Eric McCumber is posted along with photos.
6 turned out. Beautiful day.
There was a two day Big Canoe instruction that was also going on. Photos and update will be posted shortly.
Welcome to Roy and Karen. our two newest members.
Photos now posted from the Big Canoe paddling in Belisle.
Thanks Evan for sharing!
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June 2 2010
Trip Log for the Rusagonis trip has been posted. Check the Trip Log page for details.
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May 16 2010
Be sure to check the Trip Log page if you werrent able to make it to the paddle we had this weekend.
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May 14 2010
Evan sent us a link regarding Canoe Dance. Here are some great videos on the art of Canoe Dance that may really enjoy.
http://vimeo.com/user735138/videos/sort:date
Also...
Canoe for Sale!!! Click for more info on this "Precious" Peterborough Pond Canoe
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May 12 2010
Just added! A Trip Log. This was suggested by Eric McCumber.
We will be posting a short description of Who, How Many, Where and What it was like out on our excursions. Be sure to check the trip logs in case you werent able to make it to an event. This way, you can still enjoy the day.
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May 10 2010
There have been a number of paddles and some training sessions since the last update.
Be sure to check that Janet Hunt has your email address so that you can recieve notifications
of what Is and what Will be happening with the club.
photos will be posted shortly.
Also, don't forget about the busness meeting tonite at the HRAA, 7PM.
Be thinking of ideas that we can impliment to get our name out there in this great water
filled area of Saint John.
This is your club, tell us what you want to see.
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April 2 2010
Heres an update on the paddle for saturday morning:
Stephen Jarvis is actually the trip leader for the event. See below.
Staging area will be 10:00 AM April 3rd at the old Baptist Church before the
Saddle back road, on turn, next to bridge (Hammond Ville), you cannot miss it.
HYW 820 from Saint John. The pull out area will be the Barnesville Cement Bridge.
To that point the trip would be approx. 3 hours. The upper portion starts narrow
and will widen as you move down river. There are a number of sharp bents and at
this time of year, you could find dead falls along the banks. The last section is wide
and can be rough on a canoe (the devils back) if the water levels are low. Ensure your
group is equipped in case of a swim (personal attire and equipment) as I went for a swim l
ast April (dead fall). We could pull out at the Smith town bridge, if you wanted to add approx.
2 more hours to the trip. I will bring my First Aid Kit.
The Map will give you an idea on how to get there and also a look at the river.
Here is a Google Maps link with you.
Stephen Jarvis
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April 1 2010 (This is no joke)
Paddles up PADDLERS!
Here is the first Fundy Paddlers Club canoe/kayak outing of the season.
When: Saturday, April 3rd at 10am.
Where: Meet Maurice Pigeon,(leader of the paddle), at the French Village Bridge.
There will be a discussion where we will put in, at that time.
We will leave at 10:30am, if you want to join in on the fun, be there on time.
It is an intermediate paddle and the time of year to wear your wetsuit or something equivalent.
What to bring:
dry bag, change of clothes, snacks, lunch, water & hot liquid if you wish, etc..most of all, bring your high spirit & smiles!
Contact number 651-7950
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March 16 2010
The Presentation " Winter paddling In Florida" by Evan Young and Nancy Clifford was postponed form Feb 27 due to the weather. We apologize to those who did not receive the notice. A shortened version will be given this Thursday night ( 18th) at the arts centre , Hazen Steet, Saint John for local paddlers and nature lovers. Admission is free to CKNB or affiliate club members. There will be a hat for donations from non-club members to help offset venue costs.
Come on out and experience paddling in Florida with Evan and Nancy
Thursday March 18 at the Saint John Arts Center on Hazen Street.
Slide show starts at 6:30PM
Sadder News...... A friend fo the club passed away March 13 2010
Gary did come out often to paddle with us in his lovely kayak he had made himself. Send it to the FPC members if it hasn't gone around already.
Thanks,
B Laura
On 2010-03-15 12:48, Arseneau, Michel (DSL Designer) wrote:
Gary Mittelholtz died of a heart attack Saturday (March 13th) while cross-country skiing near Sussex, N.B. He was 55.
Our prayers and thoughts are with his family and his friends.
I only met Gary twice through outdoor activities; however I knew right away he was a strong, gentle and generous man.
Gary was full of life, energetic and he easily made friends wherever he was with his pleasing personality. Gary loved to share his passion with the outdoor.
http://doingstuffoutdoors.com/
We miss you Gary
http://www.cbc.ca/arts/story/2010/03/14/nb-gary-mittelholtz-obit-342.html#ixzz0iG6UAQwr
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Feb 27 2010
Due the poor driving conditions predicted for tomorrow in Fredericton, the CKNB presentation ‘Paddling in Florida’ at the Charlotte Street arts centre at 2:30 PM is postponed until further notice. The new date will be posted on the web page http://www.canoekayaknb.org. (A short version may be given at a meeting of the Fundy Paddling Club in March.) The remaining CKNB winter presentations remain as schedule below.
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Feb 16 2010
We had a great turn out for the Annual General Meeting. The minutes are posted.
May I present to you, Your Leadership team for the Fundy Paddlers Club 2010:
President – Maurice Pigeon
Vice President – Eric McCumber
Treasurer – Kevin Hughes
Trip Committee Chair – Nancy Clifford
Training Officer – Peter Foss
Registrar – Bertha Sheppard
Equipment – Laura Mazerolle
Secretary – Jean Peters
Communications – Janet Hunt
A Trip Schedule has been posted and is available on the calendar page.
You can download it here too. 2010 Trip Calendar
We're in for a great year!
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Feb 15 2010
Be sure to come out tonite to the HRAA to cast your vote for the FPC Executive.
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Feb 6 2010
Folks welcome to the Fundy Paddlers Group Theatre! There are now 2 videos uploaded
and able to viewed. You can recount parts of the workshop that Rory and Kevin
put on for us.
The one thing I want you to keep in mind is this; The video quality is low. Its kept that way so that the video will play faster. In the mean time. Enjoy!
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Jan 31 2010
Big thank you to Rory Matchett & Kevin Silliker for sharing their exertise and many many experiences. If you missed this workshop, you missed a really valueable time.
We had approximately 30 people in attendance. Folks travelled from all over NB to attend.
Great to meet new people from other clubs.
Many portions of the workshop have been recorded and the video will be posted soon.
In the meantime, be sure to check out the photo gallery to see some of the highlights of the day.
Hope to see you at the next outing together.
Don't forget the FPC Elections!
Dennis & Janet _____________________________________________________________________________
Jan 20 2010
It’s that time of year again Election Time.
If you are interested stepping up to be nominated for any of the positions, this is your chance to do so.
Below is a list of the positions that are up for election. Election is 3rd Monday in Feb 2010.
- President
- Vice President
- Treasurer
- Secretary
- Communications
- Equipment Officer
- Member Committee / Registrar
- Training Committee / Training Officer
- Trip Coordinator
If you are interested in applying for any of the positions, please contact B. Laura Mazerolle, Bertha Sheppard, Dawn Or Dennis.
Even if you do not wish to run for a position.. we want you there to elect your executive for the coming year.
Please confirm that you will be at the meeting for the electing of the exective.
Any questions or to confirm email us and let us know asap.
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Jan 14 2010
Hello Paddlers! Welcome to 2010. can you believe it's here?
Folks have been busy putting together workshops and outings
to get us through this bleak time of year. Deb and Evan sent me
a list of the events and they are now posted on the calendar,
so be sure to check it out.
As always, you are welcome and encouraged to host an event or suggest an idea
for something that that group can observe or take part in.
Incase you didnt know.. some of the wild and crazies DID make it out to brave the
elements on New Years Day. Check them out in the photos.
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Dec 21 2009
Merry Christmas Paddlers!
We'll see you all at the Christmas get together at Lily's Cafe!
Dont forget to bring some canned good to be donated
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Nov 13 2009 5:20 PM
The Fundy Paddlers Club in Saint John, is offering a talk on paddle making with a bit of history, Monday, November 16th at the Hammond River Angling Association building at 7:45pm. There will be a video presentation followed by a show & tell of paddles that were made by the FPC members last spring. The guess speaker is Vaughn Dunfield from Fredericton, an avid paddler and paddle maker. It’s an evening not to be missed.
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The FPC Elections are right around the corner. If you'd like to take on more of a leadership role, feel free to do so. You don't have to have previous experience, just a desire to see your club be as active and as good as it can possibly be.
If interested, contact the nomination committee. You will have recieved an email from them. If not, feel free to contact us here to let us know.
18 August 2009, 12;22 PM
Hi folks.. summer is just creeping along. We need to have some more events for the
Month of September and beyond. Any ideas? Step up to the plate. You have the
power to suggest events or workshops that you would like to have take place.
This coming Thursday is our Key Industries Outreach.
If you are able to supply a canoe, perfect. if you just want to be there to
volunteer and help out in anyway that you can also perfect. Bottom line is
that we need people to be available to help in anyway possible.
If you can be available for Thursday August 20th to help out,
contact Deb Brando or Linda Jarvis.
Volunteer for the Dragon Boat Festival August 23
Contact Maurice if you'd like to help out.
Sunday August 23 Level 1 kayak Course with Jamie Maillet
Other News....
Changed the layout of the calendar here on the website.
If you would like to have a reminder sent to you via the automated calendar,
Send an email to Dennis and that can be implimented.
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23 July, 2009, 12:05 AM
Trip down the St. Croix July31- August 2
For those wishing to camp and paddle we will meet at Scott Brook on Hwy 745 camp over night. On Saturday we will shuttle to St. Croix Dam at 10:00am. Anyone looking to paddle the one day can meet us here.
We will paddle down river to Scott Brook. There we will arrange to pick up vechicles and those wishing can go home from here.
On Sunday those wishing can "tube" from Scott Brook to Gravel Island where we will continue to paddle down to the takeout at Loon Bay.
For more information call 651-7950 or mgpigeon@rogers.com
Here is a scanned document with additional info
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20 July, 2009, 11:45 PM
We had our meeting and got out for a paddle for an hour or so. Beautiful night. We even watched some folks jump off the train bridge. Fun stuff.
Stop what you're doing and get out and paddle.
As Peter Foss said tonite... "Keep the round side down"
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20 July, 2009, 8:27 AM
Short meeting tonite at the HRAA, then a paddle afterward!
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15 june, 2009, 9:15 AM
Meeting is tonite 7pm at the HRAA
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6 June, 2009, 4:57PM
Canoe Dance Weekend-Workshop — July 18/19
More info here
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7 May, 2009, 9:42PM
4 Week course is being offered starting May 15. Click the CKNB Logo to see the details,
dates and dollars for the course. This is a certifiable course.
Application for Paddle Canada sanctioned course/ CKNB sanctioned course
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6 May, 2009 8:45PM
First... Happy Birthday to our club President, Maurice Pigeon!
Second... We've been GOOGLED! As of now, if you search GOOGLE.com
You'll find us on the web! Its official... we're worldwide!
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4 May, 2009 11:31PM
Photos updated from Star Gazing event with Len Larkin.
Check out http://heavens-above.com/
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3 May, 2009, 8:51PM
Fundy Paddlers Club Official policies have been added to the
About Us / Mission page.
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2 May, 2009, 8:17PM
Photos page has now been updated with a simple file uploader.
For the time being, keep the file sizes small, under 2mb per photo,
and upload one at a time. I'm working on this bit by bit. Nice weather is
here, so Jan and I have to get out and enjoy it too :)
Once files are uploaded, click the link to notify me. Then I will post accordingly.
Dennis
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30 April, 2009 11:04 PM
FPC is hosting a 3 week paddling course. Read more about it here
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29 April, 2009 10:34 AM
Photo gallery has been revamped. Check it here
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28 April, 2009 4:35 PM
Implemeted new calendar
layout. Its a Google Calendar that is now
embedded in the Paddlers
Calendar page. Click the calendar link to check it out.
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28 April, 2009 8:01 AM
Site is taking shape. Photos have been added to the Flickr page, but we
seem to be running out of space on the free account. May need to
purchase
full membership or create a gallery. Either way, we have
options.
Guestbook and Forum are active now.
We had a great Map & Compass course with Peter Foss & Maurice.
Both are ecellent instructors! Remember the declination.. ;)
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Updated April 27 2009
Tonight at the HRAA: Maps & Compass:by Maurice Pigeon & Peter Foss,
Monday at the Hammond River Anglin Association building.
Bring a map and a compass if you have one and a whistle. _____________________________________________________________________________
Updated April 25 2009 Don't forget today's activities!
April 25th, from 2 to 4pm GPS; by Maurice Pigeon,
Saturday, at Rockwood Pk,
Fisher Lake, come to the A-frame building.
Bring your GPS if you have one,
a piece of paper, pen and a whistle.
April 27, 7pm Maps & Compass:by Maurice Pigeon
& Peter Foss, Monday
at the Hammond River Anglin Association
building. Bring a map and a compass if you have one and a whistle.
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Here's a comprehensive list of activites planned so far.
This was submitted by our Training Officer B.Laura Mazarolle.
They will be implemented into the calendar