Topic: Guess what? We are Paddling at Valleyfield this Saturday, July 24!

[Paul Potvin]

What a great day!
Me, Kelly, Larry M, Bill, Stephen, Jen were present and accounted for!
Valley feel can be as easy or as hard as you want it to be. We saw people running culvert waterfalls playing in trashy holes doing a long service. Thanks to Jacques’ good coaching, last week, Larry and I were able to attain that super difficult eddy that eluded us last week!
We met a new friend of the four-legged kind, Rio, who is adorable!

Great trip with good friends!

Cheers,

Paul

PS Rumours abound of paddling the mighty Gatineau next weekend… stay tuned…

[Natalie G]

Thanks Paul.  I am lucky enough to be going rock climbing in Squamish the first few weeks of Aug so I won't be paddling for a bit, but I hope to see ya'll on the river when I come back   Have fun tomorrow, paddle on

[Paul Potvin]

We have four confirmed, me, Kelly Bill and Larry,
tomorrow at my place at 9:30 AM.

P:-)

[Paul Potvin]

Aww, that’s too bad Natalie.
I hope you feel better real soon.
The summer is not even half over and
you will have a chance to paddle again soon!

Take Care!!!

Paul:-)

[Natalie G]

I'm not feeling well   mild symptoms, but given the pandemic I'm going to stay home tomorrow sadly.  Sorry to bail twice.  Normally would just ignore this and join, but...  Have a nice time.  syotr

[Paul Potvin]

I will be joining you on Saturday.

Larry McNaughton

That’s great Larry, will be waiting for you at my place.

Paul :-)

[larrym]

I will be joining you on Saturday.

Larry McNaughton

[Paul Potvin]

Weather looks to be perfect!

Paul

[Paul Potvin]

Bill is going too!

Jim???

Paul:-)

[Paul Potvin]

Ok, sounds good!
See you there.

Paul

[Natalie G]

yay!

*edit:  I am going to drive myself because I might have to leave early/get there a bit late depending on when my Mum can stay with my Granni, some moving pieces rn, but I am definitely coming! 

See you Saturday!  (I'll meet you at Valleyfield)

Paddle on!

[Paul Potvin]

Yeh Nat!

Larry Mcnaughton told me earlier this week he was a “Très probable”.

Paul

[Natalie G]

I'm in too! I'll see you at your place Paul 930 Saturday. Hoping to car pool with somebody but would have to be passenger because my car only takes one, would pitch on gas money, no worries also though I can drive myself if doesn't work out . I'm excited to try Mama Bear's!     paddle and paddle paddle

[KellyM]

Yup. I'm in for sure. Paul and I have been a number of times already this year. An excellent place to sharpen your skills at any level of paddling, and when you are challenging yourself beyond your level dare I say, easy swims too. Also, your vehicle is right there, no shuttle to set up and most importantly, NO BUGS.

[Paul Potvin]

Paddling at Valleyfield Saturday, July 24

Me and others will be paddling this Saturday, July 24, at Valleyfield!

This is a friendly beginner to expert 400-meter course, full of clean water, calm eddies and some not so calm eddies, in a secluded area, right by all the amenities. Last Saturday, Jacques joined us and offered some really good coaching (Who knew he was a teacher at heart?)!!

We usually practice all our eddy moves (some are easy, others super hard!)  and surf at various spots.

We will stop at Mama Bears Chip Stand on our way back (there's an ice cream shop opened right beside Mama bears for those with a sweet tooth.

We meet at my place at 9:30 am (100 Boteler Street) where you can park in the visitor parking gratis.

Please post here to join!

If you can't or would rather do another run, please start your own thread.

Thank you,

Paul