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SUMMARY:Paddling trip, June 27 2023 – Upper Tay to Christie Lake
DESCRIPTION:Where: Tay River from Hanna Road to Christie Lake and return\nLeader: Andrea McCrady\nCarpooling: At your discretion.\nLaunch site: Small gravel launch site at only place river comes close to the road. map coordinates will be provided. Off load canoe and park on roadside lay-by.\nMax. No. of Participants: 8 vehicles\nDirections: Take highway 7 west past Perth to Glen Tay Junction; turn south over the RR tracks to Christie Lake Road. Go West on Christie Lake Road approx. 20 km to Hanna Road. Take Hanna almost to County Rd. 36.\nFacilities: There are NO portable toilets at the launch site or lunch stop\nCar Pooling: Given the shortage of parking space near the launch site you may be asked to park further along the road and get shuttled back to the launch. Partners in a canoe, or people able to carry more than one vessel should consider car pooling at their discretion.\nTime & Length: Roughly four hours including lunch stop.\nThe Paddle: Tay River: the channel is clear. Loads of fish & bird life, evidence of beavers, occasional turtles. One bald eagle and a pair of loons occupy the SW corner of the lake where the river enters.\nChristie Lake: the picnic/swim stop is “Watch Island” (named on Google Map of Christie Lake) and referred to in the #28 trip description. Alas, zebra mussels have now appeared on rocks on the lake. Anyone planning to swim should wear watershoes to avoid injury.\nItems to Bring: A packed lunch and snack(s), water/liquids, sunscreen, towel, insect repellent, hat, binocs, camera &/or smartphone, band aids, any relevant meds (if applicable), you know the drill!\nPlease insure you bring along your safety equipment such as life jacket, bailer, whistle, heaving line, extra paddle, flashlight, etc.\nRegistration: You must pre-register for this event by completing the form found here ( https://mvfn.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=726ae4349078e34c0d8a10b4a&id=9fd1db0177&e=2e0bcc6c92 ).\nRegistration will be limited based on the number of vehicles. Register early.\nMVFN membership must be up to date (check your membership card). If needed, you can update and pay for your membership on the MVFN website ( https://mvfn.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=726ae4349078e34c0d8a10b4a&id=81dea61161&e=2e0bcc6c92 ) You may bring a friend or two subject to available space and the approval of the trip leader. For further information, email ( mailto:AMcCrady@msn.com?subject=June%2027th%20paddle ) Andrea.\nIn the case of a forecast of unsuitable weather conditions for Tuesday June 27 th, the event will be rescheduled to the previous day, Monday June 26th provided the weather forecast for that day is OK. A confirmation email will be sent out just before the event in either case.\nFor more information or to volunteer to lead a trip, contact Art Solomonian at paddling@mvfn.ca ( mailto:paddling@mvfn.ca ).\n \n2023 MVFN Day Trip Schedule\nSun. May 28 – Denis Gallant – White Lake\nSat. June 17 – Simon Lunn – #21 Perth to Upper Beveridges Lock\nTues. June 27 – Andrea McCrady – #28 Upper Tay to Christie Lake *\nSun. July 9 – Pete MacEwen – #13 Mississippi River upstream from Pakenham\nSat. July 22 – John Willis – #26 Pike Lake\nSun. Aug 6 – Arn Snyder – #8 Mississippi River from Dalhousie Lake downstream\nSun. Aug 20 – John Grierson – Otty Lake\nSat. Sept 30 – Linda Sewell – Madawaska River from Clay Bank boat launch upstream\n* Our first weekday trip, by popular demand.\nNote:\n\nDay Trips are open to MVFN members and their guests\nThe above schedule is subject to change.\n\n
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