MEMBERSHIP
The Coureurs de Bois membership year, which runs from January to December,
offers a combination of paddling, fun, training and socializing. Paddlers
of all abilities are welcome (kayaks & canoes - solo, tandem, whitewater &
flat water). Membership is only $15.00 a year (single or family), which
includes newsletters published during the year.
Events vary from year to year. We have weekly trip planning meetings,
weekly email, and the newsletter to keep track of upcoming
events. All members are also invited to attend the club meetings held
during the year.
See sign up information here!
PADDLING
We paddle lots of local rivers requiring various skill levels - the Ottawa,
Madawaska, Rouge, Gatineau, Beaver, Black, Mississsippi, Carp, Rideau, Opeongo, Petite
Nation, Picanoc, Petawawa, Jock, . . (depending on the time of year).
Trips further away from home - whitewater & tripping excursions are also
organized by the members. There are usually C. de B. member practicing/playing
at the Champlain Bridge when the water level is good. During the peak
paddling months you will find a very active list of trips, often 2 or
more each weekend. The club is also quite active at other times of
the year also.
TRAINING
The C. de B. organizes pool sessions for its members in the winter months.
Sessions are held at the local pool to practice rolling and flat water tricks.
We have members who are instructors and we also maintain a liason with other
local training organizations for group courses in paddling skills and river
rescue.
SOCIAL EVENTS
C. de B. members and their families are welcome to take part in many formal
and informal social occasions throughout the year. Some of the traditional
social events include: Skating Party, Carp Party, Newcomers Barbecue,
Palmer Rapids Weekend, Summer Barbecue, yearend Party & AGM.
FURTHER INFORMATION
For further information please contact the
at:
pres@cdb-ottawa.com
Email regarding this web site: website@cdb-ottawa.com (Mike Cockburn)
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