Paddles

At our July 12 paddle at Braun's Bay, we were joined by a group of middle- and high school kids who had limited to zilch paddling experience. It was a lot of fun! They were lead by Dennis Beale, whose organization Power of Perception subsequently sponsored a trip to South Africa for many of the kids. Here's a link to a documentary of that trip: https://youtu.be/ygY6xSJBVfM?si=ktLvoR8N1opxFr5v

Enjoy!

Thanks Mary Lynn

A little update for everyone. I talked with Dennis Beale the leader of the group and the kids will be eating pizza at the park before the paddle. There will be a total of 25 kids and 6 adult leaders.

I plan to pick up the canoes Wed afternoon around 4pm. If everyone paddles we will need 15 canoes. The University has 3 canoe trailers and each trailer holds 6 canoes. If anyone wants to help me pick up canoes or can haul a trailer down, to Half Moon Lake, let me know. The University may also be able to help haul the trailers down so don't worry if you are unable to help.

Message or call me at 320 232 0785 or e mail direct at jefferythielen@gmail.com

Thanks

Jeff

A heads up that our Wednesday paddle at Braun's Bay will be very special. We will be joined by up to 40 middle and high-school students who may be paddling for the first time. Canoes are being provided by UW-EC, and the event is sponsored by Powers of Perception. The kids will arrive around 5:45. Your help on and off the water would be much appreciated. This is going to be fun!

https://www.powerofperceptioninc.org

On Wed July 12 I have volunteered to host Dennis Beale and approximately 40 Middle and High School kids in his Power of Perception program for a paddling experience. https://www.powerofperceptioninc.org/

We will be meeting at the Brauns Bay Pavillion and using the Half Moon Bay Boat Access.

I have lined up canoes with the UWEC Rec Program and will have them at the landing.

I will take care of basic canoe instruction, but would like to have some assistant instructors to help with Safety & Supervision. It would also be nice to have some additional kayaks if there are kids who want to try a kayak for the first time and if you have a kayak and want to bring it that would be great. Please let me know.

The kids will arrive by bus at approximately 5:45pm and Dennis said he will bring something for them to eat quickly so we can be on the water by 6:30 and paddle until 8pm or so.

He also asked if I was interested in feeding them. I initially declined but if there are any club members who want to do a hot dog feed for these kids and are willing to coordinate and manage, I am sure it would be appreciated. There might even be a grocery store willing to donate the food and supplies needed.

If you can help out in any way please send an email to me at jefferythielen@gmail.com Let me know what you would like to help with and if you are able to bring an extra kayak for someone to try.

I will be out of the country from June 12 until July 2 and am trying to make sure everything is set up before I leave.

Thanks for any help you can provide. See you on the water.