by Donna Griffin-Smith
Usually a paddling trip involves much advance planning, but our “Superior Adventure” last summer, from the first “Would you like to…?” to the final “I think we’re ready!”, was two weeks of frantic planning and packing.
by Harry Weidman
The lake temperature was 59 degrees F, the air 55°, wind was 15-20 knots from the northwest with gusts, waves were running 4-6 feet with a few whitecaps near shore, small craft warnings were in effect.
by Mark Taylor
The kayak is stored in the crawl space under a house in Baker Lake NWT [now Nunavut]. I found out about it from a chance conversation with Fred Ford, a young man who lives in Baker and who has taken a great interest in Inuit history.
by Stephen Threlkeld In memory of Stephen Threlkeld some of his trip reports will be reprinted in 2014. This one originally appeared in the Summer 1991 issue of Qayaq. To arrive at Fred Binding’s cottage after weeks of winter in the city is literally to be transformed. The cottage is on the very edge of … Read more
Article: Robert Aucoin
Photographs: Sandy Richardson
The following report of a GLSKA trip held in July 1990 originally appeared in the Autumn 1990 (Vol. 2, No. 3) issue of Qayaq. It is another in a series of articles from our first quarter century that we are reprinting as GLSKA marks its 25th anniversary. Robert Aucoin was a member of the GLSKA Board from 1991 through 1994; he served as club president in 1993 and 1994.
As the person responsible for memberships, I have noted that not many GLSKA members make use of Lake Erie. This trip report may change that for some of you. In early July, six GLSKA members set off on a two-day trip around Long Point led by Jim Coles,
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In this Release Agreement, the term Sea Kayaking Activities shall include but is not limited to: all activities, events or services provided, arranged, organized, conducted, sponsored or authorized by the Releasees and shall including moving water, still water, lake and ocean kayaking; loan or rental of kayaks (hereinafter "the boats") and other equipment; orientational and instructional courses, seminars and sessions; all travel, transportation, and accommodation; food, beverage including water supply, use of equipment, and multi-day camping or overnight stays in the outdoors.
In this Release Agreement, the term "Negligence" includes the failure by the Releasees to use such care as a reasonably prudent and careful guide, instructor, trip organizer or sea kayaking operator would use under similar circumstances, or breach of any other duty of care imposed by law.
Participation in Sea Kayaking Activities involves various risks, dangers and hazards including the risk of serious injury, paralysis or death. Sea Kayaking Activities often take place in remote wilderness locations, where assistance, medical and first aid services and evacuation may not be readily available, and communication may be difficult or not possible. The risks, dangers and hazards that may be encountered include, but are not limited to: accidents which occur during transportation or travel to and from the departure point; slips and falls while getting into or out of the boats; overturning of the boats; loss of balance; impact or collision with objects; cold water immersion; repetitive strain injuries; dislocated shoulders; hypothermia; drowning; changing and inclement weather conditions including storms, high wind, high waves, and lightning; encounters with domestic or wild animals; infectious disease contracted through viruses, bacteria, parasites, and fungi which may be transmitted through direct or indirect contact; negligence on the part of other participants; and NEGLIGENCE ON THE PART THE RELEASEES. I UNDERSTAND THAT NEGLIGENCE INCLUDES FAILURE ON THE PART OF THE RELEASEES TO TAKE REASONABLE STEPS TO SAFEGUARD OR PROTECT ME FROM OR WARN ME OF THE RISKS, DANGERS AND HAZARDS OF PARTICIPATING IN SEA KAYAKING ACTIVITIES.
Please refer to the GLSKA Risk Management Strategy section of their website for further information regarding the risks, dangers and hazards that may be encountered during Sea Kayaking Activities.
RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS, ASSUMPTION OF RISKS AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT (hereinafter the "Release Agreement") BY ACCEPTING THIS DOCUMENT YOU WILL WAIVE OR GIVE UP CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO SUE FOR NEGLIGENCE OR BREACH OF CONTRACT OR TO CLAIM COMPENSATION FOLLOWING AN ACCIDENT
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I AM AWARE OF THE RISKS, DANGERS AND HAZARDS ASSOCIATED WITH PARTICIPATING IN SEA KAYAKING ACTIVITIES AND I FREELY ACCEPT AND FULLY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, DANGERS AND HAZARDS AND THE POSSIBILITY OF PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR LOSS RESULTING THEREFROM.
In consideration of the Releasees allowing me to participate in Sea Kayaking Activities as defined in this Release Agreement, I hereby agree as follows:
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