Hello Snow and Springtime Fans!!
Spring is here in full bloom and while our ‘no-snow’ winter has long faded, we have a new line-up of fun events and locations for delicious libations and fodder. We’ll visit some new locations, partake in some new activities and return to some perennial club favorites. This update is packed with information so please read carefully as several events have sign-up deadlines coming. Spring, summer, fall or winter – our Club welcomes new members so please share who we are and what we do together with friends or family that may be interested in joining in the fun!
First :
Thanks to all who attended the Pineapple Express Spring Banquet on April 27th. It was a FUN party and celebration to the end of an odd winter. Special thanks to Sue Malecha and the Program Committee for planning and organizing a great event, fundraiser and creating a welcome to spring with a fun tropical theme. Ross gave a preview of next year’s possible trips and Gary presented some of this past year’s highlights. Felix’s slide show was thrilling. It was an excellent evening.
Second:
Join us to Sea Kayak in the Apostle Islands – Deadline for sign-up is May 16th!!
This is a new, fun event for this summer through Wilderness Inquiry. We have reserved space for a thrilling adventure from Thursday July 18th – Sunday July 21st, 2024: Paddle, Pinot and Porter Kayak/Camp trip on Lake Superior/ Apostle Islands National Seashore Area near Bayfield, WI. By day it’s sea kayaking while exploring the islands and sea caves and in the evening exploring local wineries and breweries. A trip made for this Club!!! Apostle Islands Paddle, Pinot, and Porter – Wilderness Inquiry
We have reserved a ‘pod’ of platform tents (cots on a platform covered by a tent) in the private Wilderness Inquiry owned Little Sand Bay Base Camp area that includes showers, toilet facilities, campfire area, covered pavilion, indoor space and more for our Club. There is room for 12 people. The cost is $745 and includes the facilities, equipment (e.g. kayaks, life jackets, tents, etc), 2 guides and most of the food for the 4 day/3 night adventure. You are responsible for your own transportation to and from Bayfield, WI and we’ll try to connect those interested in carpooling. All you need to bring is your personal items including appropriate clothing, a camera and an adventurous spirit! This video shows everything about the site: Wilderness Inquiry’s Little Sand Bay Base Camp at the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore (youtube.com) It looks like a really fun adventure!!! Hope you can join in and have an experience of a lifetime!
Next steps:
1. Registration is now open at: https://www.wildernessinquiry.org/event/EVT22043/The sign-up deadline to be part of the Club pod is May 16, 2024 so sign up soon to reserve your place.
2. After you register with Wilderness Inquiry also RSVP to Hootline so we can know who is going, will add you to the Paddle WhatsApp group and keep you informed on updates and ride sharing plans. Paddle, Pinot & Porter Lake Superior Apostle Island – Hootline
3. After you sign up, let Janet know (janet.prust@gmail.com) if there is someone specific who is also going that you would like to share your platform tent and/or kayak with. Any questions – feel free to reach out to either Chris, Janet or Lisa Edstrom and emails are on the cc above.
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