Topic: Palmer's Weekend May 26 - 27

[liz edwards]

Hi all

This is a bit of a late posting. I was hoping to come down to Palmers but I don't know if I will as my brother is unexpectedly in town, and just e-mailed me today. I would like to see him so I don't know if I can do both. I do have the great big bug tent which I was planning on bringing. If someone wants to grab it, you can call my cell at 613-299-6875. You may want it for the evening.

[Emmanuel M]

Hi,

Should have planed that earlier. I'll be leaving to Palmer's rapids tomorrow morning about 8:00/8:30 coming back on Sunday after the run. I probably can add one kayak on my rack. I live in Hull (5' away from Champlain Bridge).

Leave me a message I'll call you back (mongin@gmail.com)

Cheers,

Emmanuel

[ChristianG]

So Dan Fuleki and I are going later this afternoon (Friday). Hopefully there won't be too much rain... --C.

[Paul Potvin]

Bill,

I'll be at your place for 8AM, Saturday.

Cheers,

Paul

[Bill Schlarb]

Hi Janet, several of us are going up for Saturday only.
I can give you a call on Friday evening to confirm details etc.

Bill

[jhempste]

Is anyone planning on going only for the clinic?  I need to be back for Sunday, and I was wondering about carpooling Saturday morning, Saturday evening.  It's my first trip, I am an occasional driver, and the route that the GPS is giving me to the Co-op is unnerving me slightly...  I would love some company..

[David macdonald]

Sounds like fun folks, I'll head up there on Sunday Morning for the full river run that day. 

How are we going to sort out shuttles and such for the river run on Sunday?


Dave Macdonald

[Micratech]

Carpool anyone?  Looking to go up Saturday morning, likely going straight to the Co-op for the skills clinic.  Will run the river on Sunday, and likely want to grab food somewhere on the way back.  I'm in the Ottawa west end; Eagleson OC Transpo is a good meeting spot for me.


Mike Rabe
613-823-4385

[Paul Potvin]

I'm looking forward to it also!

Paul

[ChristianG]

Hi Dan. No reservation necessary. We'll confirm details next week!

[Dano]

Hi Christian,  I'm up for carpooling.  I'd be coming from downtown'ish so let me know where you'd like to meet Fri. aft. and at what time.  I'm up for the lower Mad. too.  Did it a long time ago in a canoe so it would be great to do it in a kayak.  BTW-do you know if  I need to reserve a campsite and if so, the contact info?  Cheers, Dan, 819-827-8294

[ChristianG]

Most likely I'll drive up Friday afternoon and coming back after the Lower Madawaska run on Sunday-- is anyone looking to carpool for that? Unless it's raining and raining, in which case I may come up Saturday morning... --C.

[Bill Schlarb]

The Palmers Rapids Weekend- May 26 - 27
 
Located just west of the small town of Palmer Rapids, on the Madawaska river providing a wonderful opportunity to practice river skills on a short Class II/III section of the river. Great event for friends, families, novices and anybody that likes to get out on the river. The club weekend takes place at Jessups campground. Come up for the day or stay overnight.

Some folks make a weekend of camping and arrive Friday evening, while others arrive sometime during the morning on Saturday. The group normally does some warm up at Palmers on Saturday and then run the Lower Madawaska on Sunday. For those unfamiliar with the Madawaska, the river rating is Class II-III which provides an ideal setting for the novice-intermediate paddler wanting to practice river running skills and/or some playboating.

On Saturday, Mike Rabe has gotten a great deal from Paddler's Co-op for an afternoon clinic, check out this thread for more info:

http://www.cdb-ottawa.com/simplemachinesforum/index.php?topic=4863.0

As well, there are various activities occur such as rolling practice, basic river running skills, and possibly some playboating tips from some of the more skilled folks . If you are one that needs assistance or help on the river, don't be afraid ask, someone will be glad to help out.

Directions:

Here's are Google map directions from downtown Ottawa to Jessup' s Campground in Palmer Rapids:

http://maps.google.ca/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Bronson+Ave%2FRegional+Road+79&daddr=Unknown+road&hl=en&geocode=FaTRtAIdbuJ8-w%3BFZWmswIdqdRg-w&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=1&sz=14&sll=45.328013,-77.511292&sspn=0.042119,0.076475&ie=UTF8&dirflg=d&t=h&ll=45.33284,-76.58844&spn=1.347707,2.447205&z=9

For those of you who have not been to the campground - once you get there - just go straight - we try to camp to the left of the meadow - so don't turn into the big area on the right - just go straight - you will see the big field and there will be outhouses up near the back on your left side - stick to that area but not as far back as the outhouses. Camping fee ~ $15 firewood $5.
 
 
On Sunday, some folks stay at Palmers but most folks run the Lower Madawaska.
For those that want to run the river meet at the Putin at 10:15 am.
Google maps/GPS co-ordinates for the put-in: 45.267949, -77.378991

From the campground we set up a convoy. The map of the Lower Madawaska River is below. It is better to view the map in satellite mode, which enables you to see the river as well.

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=107861420956346332727.00044beee5317cf0e509d&ll=45.23658,-77.343235&spn=0.030281,0.081453&t=h&z=14

Car pooling
Please create a new topic/thread if you need/want to share a ride. Everybody will be on a different schedule so best to indicate that in your posting.
 
Bugs, Bugs, Bugs
You have been warned. There will be bugs of all sorts and sizes willing to take the place of a Red Cross blood donor clinic...
Bring adequate bug gear.
 
Road conditions for Lower Madawaska
Actually the access roads are quite good since they have been repaired.