BYOB @ Ghost Lake - Noon Paddle and Tea - Sat, Sep 10 2011

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BYOB @ Ghost Lake - Noon Paddle and Tea (9/10/2011)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Water - Flat

Event Location:

North Ghost Lake Recreation Area - North Ramp

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Sep 10 2011 11:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 9:30 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Sep 9 2011 12:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

~ 4 hr

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Dicte (Benn)
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Member Cost:

Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests:

Minimum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests Per Member:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

WEATHER & WATER CONDITIONS PERMITTING.

BRING YOUR OWN BOAT

Spend a lovely day on the water exploring Ghost Lake. Great way to spend a day out in the countryside. We'd be spending 2.5 hours on the lake. We'll have the boats off the water at 1.30 pm for an afternoon potluck tea picnic by the lakeshore. Bring food for yourself and food you'd like to share.

Note: There might be power boats and water skiers, so the occasional fastboat and choppy water might be encountered.

Required Items to Bring:
- Usual paddling clothing
- Your own Kayak, Paddle and PFD
- Throw Bag with tow rope
- Whistle
- Personal rescue gear
- Snacks for picnic and picnic gear
- Spare change of clothes

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
- raingear
- warm clothing like a fleece jacket
- water
- sunscreen
- sunglasses
- hat
- camera

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Head west on Crowchild Trail. Continue on Hwy 1A, go past Cochrane. Approx 23km past Cochrane, you will come across a bridge and will see the lake on your left. Turn RIGHT into the Ghost Lake Recreation Area, go past a lot of sailing boats to the boat ramp at the far end. Meet near the boat ramp.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

120Km

Carpool Departure Time:

9:30 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $39.60 (calculated at total Km * $0.33, effective Friday, May 15, 2026). This is based on $0.16/Km for maintenance, plus current gas price divide by 9. Alternately your carpool driver may choose to split the maintenance cost plus the actual gas cost among all in the vehicle. Your carpool driver will confirm exactly how much money they require to cover costs. Please split the actual cost among all people in the vehicle.

Notes:

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Cost & Payment:

Voluntary Donations:

Although there is no cost for this event, please note that the club survives on voluntary donations. Please consider making a donation based on the value you feel you receive from the club. See our How You Can Help page for more information.

Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance: