- Q. What is The Dogwood Canoe Club?
A. The Dogwood Canoe Club is a Society Incorporated under the Society Act of British Columbia, Canada. The club is a group of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities who share a love of paddling , the outdoors, and a respect for the environment. We paddle flat water, moving water, oceans, estuaries, lakes, and ponds. Join us for a paddle!
- Q. Where is the Dogwood Canoe Club located?
- A. The club membership is from the Vancouver lower mainland area of BC and from other areas of the Pacific North West.
- Q. When and where are the club meetings held?
- A. Club meetings are held at 7:30pm on the fourth Wednesday each month (except July/Aug) at the Westburn Community Centre, 4781 Parkland Cr. Burnaby.
- Q. When do you paddle?
- A. Most outings are scheduled from March to November. Just a few trips are scheduled in December, January, and February but there still are many winter impromptu trips. We organize day trips on weekends and Wednesdays. Multiday trips are planned at the long trip meeting held in early February.
- Q. What does a membership include?
- A. The membership is for one or two adults and their children under the age of 19. All must be living in the same household. The membership includes free training, monthly newsletter, social activities, monthly meetings with slide shows and refreshments, and a whole lot of paddling fun.
Become a member today!
- Q. How much is the membership fee?
- A. The membership fee is $40.00 per year.
- Q. Who can join the Dogwood Canoe Club?
- A. Any paddling enthusiast over the age of 19.
- Q. How do I join the Dogwood Canoe Club?
- A. Print the application form found elsewhere in this web site and complete it in full. Sign and mail it with your $40.00 Cheque to the address on the form.
- Q. Can non-members paddle with the Dogwood Canoe Club?
- A. With the permission of the trip leader, non-members may paddle with us to experience a trip or two before deciding to join our club. A waiver form must be signed.
- Q. Can I bring guest's along on a club trip?
- A. Subject to the approval of the trip leader, club members may invite guest's along on club trips. All guests are responsible for their own safety and take responsibility for their own actions and decisions. A waiver form must be signed.
- Q. I don't have a boat, what can I do?
- A. You do not need to own a canoe or kayak but it is highly recommended. You may find a paddling partner who owns a boat or you may rent a boat from the Mountain Equipment Co-op or from other outfitters. The Dogwood Canoe Club does not own any boats or equipment to rent out.
- Q. Where can I find a good used canoe or kayak for sale?
- A. A great place to start your search is at the Dogwood Canoe Club "Classifieds" Page. Here you may also post your own "WANTED" or "FOR SALE" ad. Also try the bulletin board at the Mountain Equipment Co-op or the Buy&Sell weekly paper.
- Q. Does the Dogwood Canoe Club offer training?
- A. To members only, the Dogwood Canoe Club offers
free training from time to time throughout the year. Training available is Flatwater Tandem Canoe, Flatwater Solo Canoe, Introduction to Moving Water, River Rescue, in-pool Canoe & Kayak Rolling, and occasionally Sea Kayaking.
White water kayak training is best obtained from a commercial training program.
Other supplementary clinics may be offered. Join the club!
- Q. How do I participate in a scheduled club trip?
- A. Always contact the trip leader prior to a
trip. Call a least two or three days before and confirm the trip date, time and location. These details are subject to change. Ask any questions regarding trip level of difficulty, what to bring, or other concerns.
- Q. How can I lead a club trip?
- A. Call the trip captain and have him/her schedule your chosen trip. Provide the date, meeting location and time, level of difficulty, equipment requirements, contact name and phone number. The trip details will be placed in the Gun'le Runner newsletter when the date approaches. First hand knowledge of the trip is a plus, but not always required.
It is helpful to have good organizational skills. The trip leader or other designated contact person must be available to receive phone calls a few days prior to the trip.
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