Happy December Snow Fans
We're wallowing in it. And cold - why this morning I saw a chipmunk trying to jump start a squirrel!
We're happy to announce our 2010 programme lineup. There are still holes to fill and tweaks to make, but I'm sending the draft outline, pricing and dates. If you think any of this would make a fine christmas present, give us a call and we can arrange a gift certificate.
Thanks everyone - here we go........
White Squall 2010 – Draft Programmes (as of Dec.16/09)
(subject to change – see whitesquall.com for detailed descriptions – completed by early Jan. 2010)
25th Anniversary Paddle Party, Open House & Fred Sat, Sun. May 22,23
Celebrate our 25th year with free stuff for all ages on and off the water. Test drive the latest hotrod boats then take in Kate’s Café with fair trade coffee and good things to eat. Friendly chickens, fairly friendly staff and ice cream are the backdrop for a day of paddling workshops, singsongs and messing about in boats. Captain Jack will be on deck for the afternoon Cole Lake Cardboard Kayak Race. Saturday evening, we are honoured to welcome back Fred J. Eaglesmith - $20. (limited tickets-call now) Everything else if free and we hope you can come!
Kayak Clinics on Cole Lake
All Clinic Dates: June 5,12,19,26 July 3,7,10,14,17,21,24,28,31 Aug. 4,7,11,14,18,21,25,28 Sept. 1, 4, 11
Learn to Kayak $60
9-11:30am (no experience needed)
Fine Tune Your Strokes $60
9-11:30am (need basic skills)
Rescue FUNdamentals $60
1-3:30pm (need basic skills)
Brace & Roll Primer $60
1-3:30pm (need rescue skills)
Private Kayak, Stand up Board & Canoe Instruction – please call for rates & times
Day & Evening Paddling Adventures
Island Daytripping $110
June 6,13,20,27 July 4,8,11,15,18,22,29 Aug. 1,5,8,15,19,26,29 Sept. 2,5,12 (bring a smile, basic skills & lunch!)
Private Island Daytrip $130 (bring a smile & lunch!)
Please contact us for times and dates.
Georgian Bay Islands National Park Daytripping $110
July 25 Aug. 12, 22 (bring a smile, basic skills & lunch!)
Family Daytripping $110/adult $55/child
July 22 Aug. 5 (bring a smile, basic skills & lunch!)
Harbour Hopper Tour $55 (no experience needed)
A tour of historic Parry Sound Harbour in stable tandem kayaks
1–3:30 Every Tues. July, Aug. 2.5 hrs
Get Your Co-workers Yakkin’! (no experience needed)
Team building in kayaks – you organize it, you get in for free - give us a call for details!
Squall Goes to Town Store 19 James Free!
Free paddling every Tuesday eve. in July, Aug. at Waubuno Beach 6:30 – 8pm
Sunset Paddling in the Sound $50
2 hours (no experience needed)
Solstice Paddle – June 21
Full Moon Paddles – May 27, July 24, Aug. 25
Free Paddling on Canada Day
Downtown Parry Sound Harbour by the Ontario Government Services parking lot
Kayaking for Young Paddlers
Kids Kayakin’ $45 (no experience needed)
July 4,11,18,25 Aug. 1,8,15,22,29 (co-ed 8-11)
K1 Kayak Camp $150 (no experience needed)
July 12,13 co-ed 12-15
K2 Kayak Camp $255 (K1 grads)
July 19-21 co-ed 13-16
Youth Adventure $395 (no experience needed)
July 5-8 co-ed 13-16
Youth Quest $395 (for Youth Adv. grads)
Aug. 31 - Sep. 3 co-ed 14-17
Sweetwater Sea Kayak Expedition $895
Aug. 4-14 (for Youth Quest grads) co-ed 15-18
Lodge-Based Kayak Touring
(need basic paddle & rescue skills)
Paddling, Pines & Yoga $925 July 6-9
Digital Photography for Paddlers $1095 August 16-20
Paddling, Ecology & Ancient Mountains $1095 July 24-28
Squall Summer Camp $1095. July 19-23
September Moments $1095 Sep 20-24
Wilderness Kayak Touring
(need basic paddle, rescue & camp skills )
Bustard Island Holiday $995 July 10-15 (6 days)
The REAL McCoy $695 July 16-19 (4 days)
Stars on The Rocks $850 Aug. 11-15 (5 days)
Exploring the Archipelago $995. Aug 25-30 (6 days)
National Certifications Paddle Canada & Wilderness Medical Assoc.
(see georgianbaystormgathering.com for more cert. offerings & dates – boat rental is extra)
Level 1 Sea Kayak Skills $230 May 29-30 Aug 21-22
Level 2 Sea Kayak Skills $460 May 7-10 July 23-26 Aug. 27-30
Level 3 Sea Kayak Skills May 22 wknd (horizonsadventures.ca) Aug. 20-Sept. (naturallysuperior.com)
Introduction to Kayaking Instructor (was FWI) $335 June 18-20
Level 1 Instructor / WS Guide School $755 June 24-30
Level 1 Instructor $495 July 26-29
Level 2 Instructor (mid Oct - see georgianbaystormgathering.com)
Wilderness First Aid-WMA $230 April 17,18
Advanced Wilderness First Aid-WMA $460 April 24-27
Bridge to Wilderness First Responder-WMA $460 April 29-May 2
Note – AWFA plus Bridge = WFR
Fall Storm Gathering $300 (earlybird til Sept. 1 - $250 - rental extra) Oct. 14-17
Last kick at the Bay– with a hot tub & a cozy beds! georgianbaystormgathering.com
Thanks for reading this - we'll be updating and adding stuff at whitesquall.com over the next few weeks. Merry HO HO HO to y'all - and to y'all a good night.....tim |
