Saturday, October 11th  2008

Hi Everyone !

ok ok... Its not quite a dragon boat... But you have to give me credit for trying!

Cost of the River Run is $25 per person. Everyone must fill out waivers... Please bring them the day of the RR. We need confirmation and all payment in by Oct 1 . There is a recommended maximum of 16 people in each boat so there is room for coolers (for potluck lunch) No drummer on the boats. And everyone will be encouraged to try their hand at steering. (but not forced...*smile*)

Directions to Cayuga are like this.... click here Google Map to Cayuga

our use the box below or written directions below that.

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Hwy#6 to Caledonia. Turn left at the light in the center of town, onto Hwy #54 (before the 9 arch bridge at the grand river...if you cross the river...you have gone too far) After you make the left follow the road through the town of York and on to Cayuga. It is a very nice relaxing drive. IF you are not rushed!
Give yourself lots of time.
Take a right on #3
Left on a small street called Cayuga
Right on a small street called Brant
You will come right down to a boat launch. You can park any where along the river.
Please remember it will be early Saturday morning. NORMAL people may still be asleep...so lets respect them and close car doors quietly...keep laughter down to a minimum...and keep voices low.

Dunville is an approximate 20min drive away but it will take longer than that to paddle! It is 27km. I really think we should meet at 9:00am but if you need to get waivers signed and such then you need to have your group meeet earlier.

We will not get in the boat till everyone warms up and stretches. We do not want any injuries! Also...everyone must sign waiver forms and medical forms are recommended but are optional .
We hope to set sail... hmmm...no sail...
we hope to have our first command of "TAKE IT AWAY...nice and easy" (hehehe...can everyone else hear Ramsay's voice in this email?...hahaha) promptly at 10am But please do not show up at 9:45am...you will need to get your boat packed with coolers and gear. Then loading the boat... Ideally we would like to have the first couple of boats starting to actually load people in the boat by 9:45am so that the last boat is loaded and away from the dock by 10am.

Here is a list of some ideas as to what we need for our lunch. buns, cold cuts, cheese, veggies, salad s (don't forget serving spoons), fruit tray, I will bring plates napkins and cutlery...

Car shuttle
Dunville is an approximate 20min drive away. I really think we should meet at 9:00am This is how it will work...

We will drive cars to Dunville and leave some cars there...then drive back to Cayuga..

Car shuttle directions Cayuga to Dunville ; turned right onto hwy 17 (off of #3) (there is an IGA and a flashing light at the intersection) Follow #17 all the way...you will come to a Y in the road...stay to the right...now you are back on #3 The boat ramp is right on the highway...just past Godfathers pizza..

We will not get in the boat till everyone warms up and stretches. We do not want any injuries!   Also...everyone must sign waiver forms and medical forms are recommended but are optional .
We hope to set sail... hmmm...no sail...
we hope to have our first command of "TAKE IT AWAY...nice and easy" (hehehe...can everyone else hear Ramsay's voice in this email?...hahaha) promptly at 10am
Here is a list of some ideas as to what we need for our lunch. buns, cold cuts, cheese, veggies, salad s (don't forget serving spoons), fruit tray, I will bring plates napkins and cutlery...
ok..

soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
THATS THE GAME PLAN!
I shouldn't need to remind people to wear sunscreen...so I wont
I think everyone should bring at least four bottles of water with them on the boat. We need lots of water.
My cell phone number... 905 407 2149 ..memorize that number --if you have not done so already . Program it into your cell phones. If you are running late call call call ! 
But if you leave home early enough...you wont be late! *smile*
now, having said allllll that... let me say this...
take your time,
drive safe,
if you are late.... you are late....
Not really THAT big of a deal! ---but  we will leave without you if you do not call!

Please Please Please try to be on time!!

There...I think I am finally done this message.
heeeyyyyy now!
you don't have to be soooo happy about that!

Jackie
If anyone has any questions...just yell.

Contact Jackie Jackie@dragonboats.ca  or Ramsay at ramsay@dragonboats.ca

Directions
To boat launch on Ouse St South at Brant St West in Cayuga Ontario