Everyone has a favorite paddling place or a trip they have always wanted to try. The March meeting is the time and place to share information and wishes with others in the club. If we can get enough suggestions and wishes we ought to be able to put together an active trip schedule for Spring and Summer. Whitewater, flatwater, refuges, close to home, far away, camping trips.... where do you want to paddle?
If you don't think you will be able to make the meeting, e-mail your suggestions to the webmaster.
FEBRUARY MEETING
Quite a few of us, 24 in fact. noticed that there was a change in the location for the February meeting place. We all showed up at South Eugene High School to find out how to build a woodstrip canoe. Art Kliener, owner of Art's Nautical Wood Works in Florence sure made it seem easy. Just a hand drill, orbital sander, and a jig saw are the only tools you need. First cut the forms, staple the slats in place, and sand. Next put on the fiberglass, add 3 coats of epoxy resin, sanding in between. Then varnish add the rails and seats and you are ready for the water. More than 10 years of boat building experience also helps. For those less skilled in woodworking, Art sells the materials and kits for construction of a variety of beautiful wooden boats.
If you missed the meeting or need further instruction go see Art at his shop just a bit north of Florence. Or check his web site at www.artcanoes.com
Join us March 6, for the trip planning meeting. We want to know your favorite spots. See you there.
Janet Towar
APRIL MEETING
Lana Lindstrom has promised to present a
slide show of her recent paddling and hiking trip to New Zealand.
Check out our Website: www.efn.org/~canoe
What you will find: Updated information on club trips, paddling
reports and notes, newsletter archive, paddling events planned by other
groups, a gallery of images and links, links, links. Want to be published
or have news of interest to paddlers? Check the site for submission guidelines.
UP COMING TRIPS.
Unless otherwise noted, all trips leave
from Alton Baker Park at 8:30 AM.. PFD required. Contact trip leader for
more details. If you have signed up for a trip, let the trip leader know
if you have to cancel.
No trips scheduled.
Editors Box:
Just wanted to thank Chris for the intorduction.
I do resent the rumor that one of my boats actually floated, I have a reputation
to protect.
Articles and notices to: AkaGary@clipper.net.
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