Rendezvous 2019

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Rendezvous 2019 Now Open For Registration!

Come and enjoy some of the best freshwater sea kayaking
in the world – right on our doorstep in Georgian Bay, June 21 – 23.

IT’S BETTER IN THE BAY!
Come play, paddle or just relax with GLSKA members on, in or under the waters of the eastern shore of Georgian Bay, widely considered as being one of the best freshwater sea kayaking areas in the world.
      Rendezvous 2019, our annual meet-up is once again being held on the campground at Oak Point, Parry Island.  And once again our timing (21 June – 23 June) neatly avoids a Fathers’ Day conflict (that’s 16 June). The site, located on a sheltered inlet offers us a huge selection of beautiful day or half-day paddles – some challenging, others perfect for beginners or those just wanting a gentle paddle on a pretty bay edged with a sandy beach.

THE OAK POINT CAMPGROUND
Our campsite is grassy and set among mature oaks on the reserve land of the Wasauksing Parry Island First Nation, next to the Wasauksing Marina about 25 km west-south-west of the town of Parry Sound. On a sheltered inlet, the site offers us a huge selection of beautiful whole or half-day paddles – some challenging, others perfect for beginners or those just wanting a gentle paddle on a pretty bay edged with a sandy beach.             

MAKE A FRIEND, MEET A FRIEND OR BRING A FRIEND
The Rendezvous is open to all current members of GLSKA. Your guests and children are welcome too, but must be accompanied and sponsored by a current GLSKA member.

BRUSH UP YOUR SKILLS, LEARN NEW ONES OR JUST GET WET!
On Saturday we are again offering the popular skill-building sessions led by the expert and amiable staff of the White Squall Paddling Centre. Kayaking expert, teacher and guide Wayne Horodowych will also be on hand. Each day there will also be a selection of member-led trips. And hundreds of islands are waiting for those who like to paddle to their own beat.

ENJOY A WARM RECEPTION
The formal part of the program begins on Friday 21st June with various trip opportunities offered in the afternoon.  In the evening there will be a welcoming Wine and Cheese Reception – we supply the cheese, you bring the wine.

APPETITE, SAY HELLO TO OUR POT-LUCK DINNER
On Saturday evening appetites sharpened by paddling will meet their match at  our world-famous Pot Luck Dinner. You are invited to bring a contribution of a salad/starter, a main dish or a dessert.
     After dinner we will enjoy the entertainment provided by singer-guitarist Peter Christenson. A talented multi-instrumentalist, Peter grew up near Parry Sound, early on developing a passionate interest in music. As a lyricist and performer Peter strongly believes in music as a universal language and looks forward to a musical conversation with us on Saturday.

THE PROGRAM
FRIDAY, JUNE 21

10:00 am onwards   Arrive, choose your site and set up your tent.

12:00 pm – 6:30 pm, approx. Independent paddling or join a member-led trip. Members willing to lead these trips please contact Wolfram Esser 

6:00 pm – 7:00 pm, approx.    Wine and Cheese Reception. We supply the cheese. You bring the wine.

SATURDAY, JUNE 22
10:00 am – 5:30 pm    White Squall  and Wayne Horodowych Skill Sessions, Member-led Trips or Independent paddling. (Members willing to lead trips please contact Wolfram Esser ).

4:00 pm   Gear Swap starts – bring any unwanted equipment to sell or swap.

6:00 pm   Pot Luck Dinner .

8:00 pm   Entertainment, with singer-guitarist Peter Christenson.

10:00 pm, approx .  Campfire

SUNDAY, June 23
9:00 am – 4:00 pm   Break camp, depart or take one last paddle or a member-led trip. trip. Members willing to lead these trips please contact Wolfram Esser  . Then say goodbye until next year!

Questions?  Visit our FAQ (Frequently asked questions) page for answers and directions to the campsite.         

• To attend, you must be a current GLSKA member or the guest of a member
• Guests are welcome, but they must complete a risk waiver form (this is done as part of the guest registration)
• Detailed program information will be posted on this site as it becomes available
• Got a question or a suggestion? Email our Rendezvous 2019 team chantal.locatelli@gmail.com

                                                             Rendezvous 2019: Fees

Early-bird Online
(Before May 14, 2019)		 Online
(After May 14, 2019)		 At the Site
Members $60 $70 $75
Family members under 18 $20 $25 $30
Guests of Members $70 $80 $85
     

The Rendezvous fee includes:   • Two nights of camping  • Gear Swap Tent – bring gear for sale or swap  • Participation in workshops and skill sessions run for us by the White Squall Paddling Centre  • Friday evening Wine and Cheese Reception  • World-famous Pot Luck Dinner  • Saturday Night Entertainment

See you at Rendezvous!

REGISTER NOW

GLSKA Waiver

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

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY!

DEFINITION

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.

ASSUMPTION OF RISKS

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

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY!

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.

RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT

In consideration of the Releasees allowing me to participate in Sea Kayaking Activities as defined in this Release Agreement, I hereby agree as follows:

  1. TO WAIVE ANY AND ALL CLAIMS that I have or may in the future have against the Releasees and TO RELEASE THE RELEASEES from any and all liability for any loss, damage, expenseor injury including death that I may suffer, or that my next of kin may suffer as a result of my participation in Sea Kayaking Activities, DUE TO ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE, BREACH OF CONTRACT, OR BREACH OF ANY STATUTORY OR OTHER DUTY OF CARE ON THE PART OF 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 REFERRED TO ABOVE;
  1. TO HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFY THE RELEASEES from any and all liability for any property damage or personal injury to any third party resulting from my participation in Sea Kayaking Activities;
  2. This Release Agreement shall be effective and binding upon my heirs, next of kin, executors, administrators, assigns and representatives, in the event of my death or incapacity;
  3. This Release Agreement and any rights, duties and obligations as between the parties to this Release Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted solely in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and no other jurisdiction; and
  4. Any litigation involving the parties to this Release Agreement shall be brought solely within the Province of Ontario and shall be within the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Ontario.

In entering into this Release Agreement I am not relying on any oral or written representations or statements made by the Releasees with respect to the safety of Sea Kayaking Activities, other than what is set forth in this Release Agreement.

I CONFIRM THAT I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE AGREEMENT, AND I AM AWARE THAT BY ACCEPTING THIS RELEASE AGREEMENT I AM WAIVING CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS WHICH I OR MY HEIRS, NEXT OF KIN, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, ASSIGNS AND REPRESENTATIVES MAY HAVE AGAINST THE RELEASEES.