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CdB Whitewater Paddling Club Discussions => Paddling => Topic started by: Bill Schlarb on July 31, 2017, 11:55:12 PM
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Beast Feast Weekend
August 11 - 13, 2017
Bonnet Rouge Campground on the Gatineau
This annual summer event is always fun with about 40-50 club members attending. Some people make it a weekend, arriving Friday evening for a quiet campfire, arising Saturday morning and indulging in a hearty Quebecois breakfast. Most decide to drive up Saturday morning for the day trip on the Gatineau followed by dinner in the evening.
Meet time: Saturday 11 am
Meet place: Bonnet Rouge Campground
Info at: http://www.bonnetrougerafting.com/?lang=en
Map for directions at: http://goo.gl/maps/bLXOg
Bring: Please bring your own PLATE and CUTLERY for the dinner.
Registration:
Arriving at the designated time or slightly before will provide time to register, pay access/camping fees, chit chat, set up your tent, and get your gear ready for paddling. The fee structure is listed on their website. People choosing to come up just for the day will be charged the day rate (whether you paddle or just hang about the campground).
Shuttle:
The club pays for a shuttle in the morning ... guessing around 11:40 am. Boats have to be loaded on the trailer only (due to insurance reasons). Please bring your throw rope and straps to aid in securing boats to the trailer.
For those that haven't figured it out yet ... shuttle to the put in, paddle the river, take out at Bonnet Rouge, change into dry clothes, consume 1 or 2 beverages and some munchies, relax and get ready for dinner. No need to drive the 40 km round-trip to pick up the cars at the end of the day.
We'll be doing our own shuttle this year since the folks at Bonnet Rouge Rafting just contacted us to say that the engine in their shuttle bus just died... :'(
Gatineau River
Plenty of info describing the Gatineau can be found on the internet. A good place to begin is http://cdb-ottawa.com/rivers-rapides/ and clicking on the appropriate link. In a nutshell, the Gatineau is a long lake, broken up by Class III/IV rapids with sharp rocks along the shore, all in a very majestic setting. The river is not busy with other boat traffic. All rapids are signed with a portage sign and route. Big water fun or try the creek line river right at the Bec du Corbeau. We try to paddle as a group or at least in small groups within the larger entourage ... don't be the last person or be late for dinner. Expect the river trip to last 3-4 hours so bring something to eat and drink.
Dinner:
The food preparation will be divided up. The club will be serving ... ~ 18 lbs slow roasted beef, Pulled Pork, corn, and baked potatoes and possibly a salad or two. If you could possibly eat more than that, you are certainly welcome to complement the meal with something such as an appetizer, salad or dessert but it is not necessary that everybody contribute something. There will also be an opportunity to contribute by lending a hand in getting the dinner ready which could include moving picnic tables, fetching water, husking corn or making the tables look nice.
Just a reminder, bring your own PLATE and CUTLERY
Evening festivities:
Bring your guitar for the campfire, stargazing, beer drinking and so on. If you would like a spot to sit then bring a chair.
Sunday:
Some people decide to paddle the river on Sunday, departure time will be decided Saturday evening but most people prefer to get going earlier rather than later.
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CdB Executive