Teams and Responsibilities

ARVCB TEAMS 

• 10 – 15 teams comprising 12 –  15 paddlers
• 4- 6 teams from Hinton, Brule and Jasper
• Teams - Self contained, tents, motor homes, canoe trailers
• Provide in boat safety gear, bailers, spare paddle,
• Ages 14 - ???
• Stern and bow paddlers to have canoeing  experience with moving water

ARVCB RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Provide  gps downloads maps, resource handbooks
• Insurance coverage
• Knowledgeable canoeist leadership on the river and surrounding area
• Radio communication
• Meals – Try to arrange sponsored meals at Jasper, Brule and Hinton
• Camping areas
• Directions to crew changes and camping spots
• Fun

ARVCB ORGANIZING SCHEDULE 

• Jan – June  2010– pursue government grants, firm up key organizers, presentations, find voyageur canoes, budgeting
• Sept – Dec 2010– Registration packages, media connections, presentations
• Dec – June 2011 – Verify numbers, social event organizing, presentations
• June – Aug2011 – Finalizing and fine tuning
• Aug 18^th – Aug 21^st 2011 – PADDLING!!

VOYAGEUR CANOE TRIVIA 

• 25 ft long based on “ Canoe du Nord” Design
• Used throughout western Canada to transport furs from the interior of Canada and back manufactured goods from Europe
• 6-8 Paddlers - 6 paddlers- longer distances, racing- 8 paddlers - shorter distances, recreational enjoyment
• Kevlar – 210 lbs
• Fiberglass- 270 lbs plus
• Birchbark – 300 lbs – twice that when wet!

SURFING THE KAM

NOT RECOMMENDED

RECOMMENDED 

CALGARY HERALD – FRONT PAGE MAY 17, 2008

OUR RIVER- THE ROUTE OF THE VOYAGEUR!