Bow River Float: Bowness to Sunnyside - Wed, Aug 25 2010

Bow River Float: Bowness to Sunnyside (8/25/2010)

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED:Once you've reviewed the event details, and decided you'd like to join us, you MUST sign up at the bottom of this page.You will then make your payment for this event at the venue, NOT in advance to the COC.

You are STRONGLY encouraged to read this page in its entirety before signing up. If you'd like to attend, we ask that you abide by our rules and procedures as a time/cost saving process (with an end result of keeping membership free and lower cost events).

The Basics:

Event Type:

Water - Moving

Event Location:

Calgary: Bowness Park to Sunnyside

Date(s) & Time:

Wed, Aug 25 2010 1:00 PM

Registration Cut Off:

Tue, Aug 24 2010 6:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

allow 4 hours (including prep & carpool)

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Jim F
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Member Cost:

$5.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members & Guests, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests:

Minimum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests Per Member:

Number Registered So Far:

5 (Log in to see who's signed up.)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

ONE LAST TIME IN 2010! Hey Wednesday's forecast is HEATING UP to 26C so let's not miss this opportunity to get out and enjoy a leisurely float down the Bow River!

I WILL SUPPLY ALL RAFTS, PADDLES, LIFE JACKETS(PFD), ROPE, BAILING BUCKETS. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE HAVE APPROPRIATE FOOTWARE AND CLOTHING AND A WHISTLE. YOU MAY CHOOSE TO BYOB ETC.

A gentle river float down the Bow from Bowness Park to Sunnyside. We may make a stop at Angel's Cafe located along the river at Edworthy Park. Here you can grab a bite to eat and use the washrooms. They have burgers, smokies, wraps, cold drinks, ice cream and more! After a short break we will head back into the water to complete our river adventure.

Note that wearing your PFD (personal floatation device/life jacket) is THE LAW and mandatory at all times while on the river. When out on your own you may use your own discretion, but when participating in a COC event, everyone must wear their PFD at ALL TIMES.

Required Items to Bring:
- WHISTLE (emergency purposes)

*NOTE: Whistles can be purchased at many dollar stores for a couple of bucks.

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
- $$ for pit stop at Angel's Cafe located along the river at Edworthy Park.
- Bottled Water
- Brimmed Hat
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Sandals or river shoes
- Towel
- Dry bag
- Change of clothing

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

My house in Sunnyside:
Address to be announced later.

Notes:

- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.
- Notice any errors or problems in the information on this page? Please notify our Content Editor(s), Wendy W and Lynda H., at content@calgaryoutdoorclub.com.

Cost & Payment:

Member Cost:

$5.00/Person

Cost Includes:

Donation to The Mustard Seed

Make a Payment:

Although there is a cost for this event, you do not pay through the COC. Please review the event details carefully for information about how/where to make your payment.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance: