19th Annual New Year’s Day Float January 1, 2010

The 19th Annual New Year’s Day Float will take place on Friday, January 1, 2010.  Meet at Kruger Landing on the Red Cedar River and Aurelius Road at 10:00 a.m.  Based on water and weather conditions, a plan will be made for paddling at that time.  Be sure and bring dry clothes in a dry bag you can attach to your boat, plus a PFD that fits over your winter jacket.  Safety First!

16th Annual Christmas Eve Morning Float December 24

Although I will not be able to personally make it this year, the 16th Annual Christmas Eve Morning Float will still occur for those who wish to paddle.  Thursday, December 24, meet at 10:00 am at Kruger Landing on the Red Cedar River and Aurelius Road.  If there is ice further upriver at Ferguson Park that prevents going from Ferguson Park to Kruger Landing, then we launch at Kruger Landing and go upstream as far as possible then float back to the vehicles.  Be sure and carry dry clothes in a dry bag attached to your boat, and wear your PFD in the rare event there is a swim.  Safety First!

LOAPC Christmas Party December 19

You are invited to a Christmas Party on Saturday, December 19, 2009 at 5:00 pm! 

Jay and Debbie Hanks

We will be serving deli-style sandwiches, appetizers, and soft drinks.  We will have a non-alcoholic punch.  Please bring a dish to pass, and if you desire, any alternative adult beverages. 

Have a safe and happy holiday, and we hope to see you there!!! 

 RSVP requested by email or phone:

WITEWTR58@aol.com

LOAPC WINTER PROGRAMS 2010

Venue information will be updated prior to the presentations. 

Tuesday, January 19        “The Big South Branch of the Pere Marquette River – the toughest little river in Michigan” by Jay Hanks

Tuesday, February 16            “The Upper Missinaibi River – Hawk Junction to Mattice:  High Water in 2009” by Rich Bailey 

Tuesday, March 16        “Canoe and Kayak Safety – keeping warm and dry is no accident” by Jay Hanks  

Tuesday, April 20        “Big Bend National Park Wild & Scenic River – Desert canyon canoeing in the most desolate location in the lower 48” by Pat Harrington 

Tuesday, May 18           Grand River Expedition 2010 Kick-off celebration

Harris Nature Center Foundation river overlook

Here is a link to more information on the Harris Nature Center Foundation’s project for a river overlook:

http://www.hncfoundation.org/projects.html

Jay Hanks

Grand River Expedition 2010

Here is the link to the webpage on Grand River Expedition 2010:

http://michigan.sierraclub.org/issues/greatlakes/articles/GRE2010.html

Jay Hanks

Next Club Meeting November 17

Tuesday, November 17, 7:00 p.m.
Jimmy’s Pub
16804 South Chandler Road, East Lansing
between State Road and Lake Lansing Road
517-324-7100
Map to Jimmy’s Pub

This is a social meeting with a $5 per person cover with pizza for everyone, and the Club picking up the balance. Club members and people interested in membership are welcome.
Jay Hanks

19th Annual Turkey Float Nov. 27 with the Great Lakes Paddlers Club

Great Lakes Paddlers ~ Day After Thanksgiving Paddle ~ Date: 11-27-2009 Where: Hudson Mills Metropark, Dexter, MI Put-in: Hudson Mills Metropark.   Meet Time: 10:30 AM. Pot Luck Lunch at Dexter Huron Metropark. Please bring a dish to pass. Details: Paddle from Hudson Mills to Delhi with a potluck lunch stop at Dexter-Huron Metropark. MUST wear a PFD and bring a full change of clothes in a dry bag. This is a cold water paddle, no children or pets  please. Pot luck lunch – bring a dish to pass. If you don’t wish to paddle, come and join us for the potluck at Dexter-Huron Metropark. Don’t forget your Thanksgiving leftovers! Take-Out: Delhi Metropark. Difficulty Rating: Skill Level: Intermediate. Difficulty: Moderate. Contact: Please RSVP to Cathy Myles by email at cathymyles@hotmail.com, or by phone at 734-786-8424 Reminder: A Metroparks sticker is required for this event  in order to enter Island Lake Recreation Area. The fee is $4 for a daily pass and $20 for an annual pass. The sticker  can usually be obtained at the entrance to the park or at the park office.

Note from Jay Hanks:   Cathy needs to know how many of us are coming and what dish we are bringing, so once you have decided to go please email Cathy with your information so we can coordinate the potluck.

Sea Kayaking Garden Peninsula Oct. 2-4

Linda and I are going sea kayaking up at the Garden Penninsula in the UP.  If you don’t know where it is, look at Lake Michigan between Manistique and Escanaba.
 
We’re planning to drive up Friday night (2-Oct), pack and paddle to somewhere for overnight camping (weather permitting) on Saturday (3-Oct), and paddle then drive back on Sunday (4-Oct).
 
Weather is the big variable.  If it’s good, we might paddle out to Poverty Island or even as far as St. Martin’s island.  If it’s bad, we might just paddle in the bay at Fayette State Park, or on the east side of the pennisula, depending on the wind direction.  In any case, we expect fall colors, no bugs, few people.

Let us know if you want to join us.

Todd & Linda.  toddleigh@hotmail.com

Land between the Lakes trip Oct. 28

We are planning a trip to paddle the coast of the Land Between the Lakes Recreation area – Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley – in Kentucky & Tennessee in late October-early November. 

This is a trip suitable for any paddler who can make some distance (average 17 miles a day).  We don’t expect to have any weather issues since the lakes are very protected, so any type of craft good for long camping trips would be suitable.  The total trip distance is about 85 miles. 

Proposed schedule:  Wed. Oct. 28:  travel.  Google maps says the trip takes about 9 hours.  Thurs. Oct. 29 – travel, shuttles, begin trip at Boswell Landing boat launch area, southwest end of the park.  Friday, Oct. 30 – Mon. Nov. 2:  travel around the entire coast, stopping at various campgrounds.  A couple campgrounds actually have hot showers!!!  Hiking opportunities, too.

Tues. Nov. 3 – end trip early in the day at Gatlin Point campground landing, southeast end of the park, drive home. 

Expect daytime temps 50-60 degrees, cold nights, and nice fall colors.  We checked all the hunting dates and timed the trip to avoid the hunting seasons. 

Let us know if you are interested! 

Todd & Linda  toddleigh@hotmail.com