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WCA friends, George Luste and I require about dozen more volunteers to help with the Symposium, mostly to do heavy. lifting of tables and chairs as we shiffle things around between breaks and meals in the cafeteria. Also, helping set up book tables, collect meal tickets, etc.
Need asap, contact Aleks by phone (416-433-8413)or email (aleks.gusev@gmail.com)
Most of the 2014 Presenters are confirmed. To view the list and book your spot, visit WCS website.
Reminder that volunteers are required to help manage the event. If anyone is able/interested to host out-of-town presenter, please call Aleks 416 433 8413
Jan Bignell and Bob's family in the UK would like to thank all those members who have shown caring and support at Bob's passing, and especially to Al Jacobs and Rob Butler for their contributions to the Nastawgan and the Fall meeting. It has been very comforting to know that Bob was so well respected and his company appreciated
by so many fellow canoeists and outdoor enthusiasts. Thank you all so much.
In this issue:
Lower Back River, 2005 by Allan Jacobs
Inaugural George Luste Lecture at CCM 27th October, John Lentz "Five Decades of Wilderness Paddling: People and Places"
Sprit Sailing by Craig Macdonald
Pathogens by Dan Perry
Boundary Waters Canoe Camping by Cliff Jacobson, review by Toni Harting
The Decline Of Wilderness Tripping In The Modern Age by Dawne Robinson
Saving Jack by William Cormode
Mosquitos by Rob Buchanan
Emptying the Bags by Greg Went
Food for Paddlers by Barb Young
2014 Wilderness Canoe Symposium
Just want to let everyone know that our own Jon McPhee took first place in the Legends class at last week's open canoe race at Minden on the Gull River- for the second year in a row.
Congratulations, Jon, from all your friends in the WCA.
Way to go!
here is a link to a topic of interest for many. Roy MacGregor's recent article in the Globe and Mail
Both Roy and Blair are celebrated Canadian journalists/authors and the Petawawa is for many iconic.There is also a short video
Larry Durst
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/borne-back-into-the-past/a…
If you’re considering the purchase of a Royalex canoe, you might want to get your order in soon.
PolyOne, the U.S. manufacturer of the material is closing plants and discontinuing unprofitable products-which includes Royalex. From our perspective as canoeists, we could not imagine Royalex as an insignificant product line. However; to a large plastic resin producer, it represents a tiny part of the plastics market, with no opportunity for future growth. It’s not difficult to understand the financial rationale for this decision. The down-sizing should be complete by the end of 2014, so the writing is on the wall.
Clearly, this will have major repercussions for a number of canoe-builders, who are hoping that a buyer for the product line will be found. If not, what happens next is anyone’s guess.
If you need a new or replacement Royalex boat, I’d get it now; just in case.
Check these out. There is more, but these are done!
In Today's Sunday Aug 11, Star a story partially about the Lavase Portage.
So feel free to comment on the article, it is a good way to show some support for a much deserved project.
http://www.thestar.com/opinion/commentary/2013/08/11/the_hole_in_canadi…
Jeff
PS we do not get too many good attempts to publicly announce our concerns for canoe routes.
This is a good chance to let our voices be heard!
