Forum on Canoe and Kayak Paddles, Paddling and Paddle Making

If it is true that you “should paddle your own canoe”, than you should have a paddle that is best suited for you, is the most efficient, and, even better, is one you made yourself. Towards this end, RiversWest will be sponsoring a forum on January 30, 2010 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Lucky Lab Brew Pub on canoe and kayak paddles. This will be a far-reaching discussion with people from inside and outside the Club. All aspects of paddles including what makes a good paddle, what to look for in a paddle and how to select the best one for you. Follow up classes and workshops on this topic will enable you to make your own paddle.
So set aside January 30th from 10 to 12 at the Lucky Lab Brew Pub to take the first stop towards making your own paddle. A fee of $5.00 for members and $10.00 for non-members will be collected at the door. To sign up please go to Canoe and Kayak Paddle Forum Signup.

RiversWest Board Meeting 12/5/09
A board meeting was held on Monday, 12/5. These are the highlights of the meeting:

1. This is the time to renew memberships, the sooner the better for the sake of RiversWest!
   
2. The website is now up to date, thanks to Randy Torgerson
3. The mailing list has been updated with all current members
4. The Portland Boat Show is coming up on Jan 13-17. The expenses of participating were approved
5. All rental bays are now filled and we have $3852 in the bank
6. Tentative decision made on insurance, pending discussion between Jim Litton, Peter Wilcox and the agent
7. Annual membership meeting will be held on Jan 30 at the Lucky Lab on Hawthorne, 6:00-9:00. We will need to elect a new President and Treasurer, as well as new board members, volunteers welcome!
   
8. We will be holding a Paddle workshop, also on Jan 30 at the Lucky Lab, from 10:00-12:00
9. Several shop upgrades and projects in process

Here is a link to the complete minutes:

RW%20Bd%20Mtg%2012-5-09.pdf

RiversWest Photo Gallery

We have implemented a new feature on our web site, a photo gallery! We are soliciting photos, or groups of photos from members showing anything of interest to members, in particular boat building photos, launchings, or events of interest to small boaters. Please send your photos formatted to 800 X 600, and a caption to content@riverswest.org