The club outing was a trip on the Salmon River but arriving at the launch in Lefaivre the winds were too high with whitecaps everywhere. We decided to switch to Jessup’s Falls and paddled from the launch towards the Ottawa river. Sheltered from the winds we had a very nice paddle out to the Ottawa river and back.
August 22
Seven club members braved the heat to take a trip on the Interprovincial zip line between Ontario and Quebec.
For $45 you get a 40 second ride across the Ottawa river. This is a just gotta do it type of trip. Take the ride at https://interzip.ca/en
On August 21, 16 paddlers from the Chesterville Kayak Club visited Morris Island. Launching from the parking lot we crossed the Ottawa river to the Quebec side. This is one of my favourite paddles as the landscape is very northern shield. No cottages and very few other boats makes this a scenic and serene paddle.
After paddling for a couple of hours we took a well deserved break a little beach and picnic area. Had something to eat and went for a swim.
Returning to the parking lot the the day was finished with a BBQ and party and Jim and Claudette’s. A great day.
Sunday, August 15
Arrived Wednesday evening
In the locks at Smith Falls with 13 canoes of army soldiers celebrating 150 of their regiment by paddling 150Km on our way to Merrickville
Leaving Thursday morning for our shortest paddle 10Km but probably our wettest. Stuck at the locks for a couple of hours due to repair work.
Day 1
Started off at 6 am to meet up with Heather for the drive to Kingston.
Due to house builders causing Martin problems he has had to drop out.
Met up with Bob and Marilyn in Kingston at a small beach to launch the kayaks.
The club couldn’t have picked a better day to go back to 1000 Islands. Launching from the kayak boat launch located next to Joel Stone Heritage Park https://w3w.co/upshot.eardrum.landmarks we paddled to the shipwreck, Halfmoon Bay, and a large Osprey nest. Taking a break for lunch to eat and swim.
Followed by a small bonfire 