On this page you will find all of our recent news updates that we sent out to our mailing list. We try and keep everyone updated by sending out a new email at least once a week. So if you missed any of the emails or are just interested in updates, then just scroll though the posts. If you would like to get all of these updates through email then signup to our mailing list by clicking the “Join CUKC” tab on the main bar.

Carleton University Kayak Club
May 2nd, 2012

Hey CUKCer’s 

Well, another school year has come and past, as well as another CUKC spring trip. The spring trip was a success and really introduced everyone to the fun (and cold) parts of paddling. Check out this year’s blog entry.

This is just an email to let everyone know what is happening now that all the pool sessions are finished. CUKC will be running some summer lessons at Mooney’s Bay to get people to learn their rolls or be introduced to kayaking. To signup for these, just follow the same signup link on the main page of our website. 

CUKC will also be running many informal summer trips throughout the summer, and one formal summer trip. All these will be taking place on weekends and will consist of a small group of people heading to a nearby river for the weekend. Again, to get involved with these you can signup on the website once it gets into the summer. 

Boats for sale! Alana is selling her boat and paddle for $450 also, Ben Andrew is selling his boat…..Orange Molan I believe it is. http://cukc.ca/cukc-gear-for-sale

Lastly, another way to get involved in these informal trips and get out paddling for the summer, is to ask us to be added to the "CUKC Summertime Newbies" group on Facebook. This is where we mostly post randomly when some of us will be heading to the river and willing to take a couple of beginners. Just email us at events@cukc.ca to request. Other than that, have a good summer, and we hope to see everyone out paddling. 

Please feel free to email us with any questions throughout the summer months. 

Love, 
Your CUKC Execs

Another Spring Trip has come and gone, but as always, it was a fun filled couple of days! This year we had about 20 people attend the trip, with about 5 people who have never seen rapids before. This year we also had everyone paddle together and the beginners learned from the experienced members of CUKC. We headed up Wednesday evening and paddle Thursday and Friday during the days.

The river was at a very good level of around 12 to run the middle channel for both days. The one take-back was that the water and air were frigid for the duration of the trip. Waking up Friday morning, parts of the gear were frozen solid!! But luckily everyone had dry tops or full dry suits so we were all well prepared for the conditions.

It was tough to get out in the mornings onto the water due to the cold temperature, but once everyone was out the days seemed to go pretty well. We had some good swims and some very happy faces after each rapid.

The nights were great as well: we stayed in a nice cozy rented cottage to keep warm, exchange horror stories of the river and, of course, party all night long!

Another great trip, good memories, and more people who are interested in the sport! For anyone who missed this trip, don’t worry there will be more during the summer. Thank you everyone who help organize the trip and help out during the trip. Pictures will be posted as we receive them, as for now, please enjoy the boatercross we had down Lower NoName on the trip. (edited by Shawn Tobin):

Carleton University Kayak Club
April 2nd, 2012

Hey Everyone,

Sadly pool sessions are coming to an end. But don’t worry, we have one last pool session left on April 7 from 6:30-8pm! So sign up, because it’s the last one!

Take care,

You’re CUKC Execs

Carleton University Kayak Club
March 26th, 2012

Hello,

The registration for this weeks pool session is open, sign up here for March 31 and April 2. 

Signup for the spring trip is also now open, for details go to http://cukc.ca/spring-trip. There will be no formal instruction on this trip, we will just be running the river both days. So only those with a solid roll can sign up, if you are unsure about your roll contact Matt or Juraj. Once you signup an information package will be sent your way, but the cost for the trip is still being worked out. 
 
Love,

You’re CUKC Execs

Craving some real white-water after all this nice weather? CUKC’s annual Spring Trip is coming up so you can try your skills on the Ottawa River!

We’ll be heading out to the river to set up camp on April 25th – just in time for you to finish up your last exam. The three-day trip will include two nights of camping and two full days of paddling (we’ll be coming home the evening of the 27th). This trip will be smaller than the fall trip because we aren’t offering lessons so make sure your roll is solid in time for the trip! Yay rolling!

For you beginners who were hoping to test out the rapids; if you don’t have confidence in your roll I suggest waiting till the summer trips and Mooney’s Bay sessions. Yay, warm water! As someone who won the golden bootie because of all the bootie beers I’ve earned — I’ll be the first to tell you it’s no fun swimming rapids in the recently thawed spring water and watching your skin turn an unhappy shade of purple…)

On that note, if you want to finish off your school year with some great friends and a splashing good time sign up! We will have gear to rent as per usual.

Registration for the trip opens Monday March 26 after the pool session. Click here to register. Signup quick because registration is CLOSED on Saturday March 31!

Details for this year’s trip can be found here.

CU on the River,

Kayla

Carleton University Kayak Club
March 19th, 2012

Hey Folks,

The registration for Saturday 24 and Monday 26 pool sessions is now open. If you stil haven’t mastered your roll make sure to sign up so you can get your roll down pat in time for the spring trip!

If anyone would like to pitch in an idea for the spring trip, there is a meeting before Saturday’s pool session starting just after 7pm.

You’re CUKC Execs

Carleton University Kayak Club
March 13th, 2012

Good Morning Paddlers,

The registration for this weeks pool sessions are now open, sign up for Saturday 17th and Monday 19th. 

With the end of the school year comes CUKC’s awesome annual spring trip which happens after all exams are finished. More details about the spring trip and sign up for the trip will be coming your way soon. Another exciting event that is also fast approaching is Hell or High Water from the 11-13 of May, so don’t forget to sign up your raft team, kayak or canoe! 

That all for now!
You’re CUKC Execs

Welcome to the new and improved CUKC website. Please browse around and check out all the new content and links to cool stuff.

We have made everything easier for the users of the site so you can find what you want fast and efficiently.

A huge thanks goes out to David Petrasovic, the Website designer, who spent countless hours constructing this website into what you see now.

Another huge thanks goes out to all the people who contributed content to the new website. Thank you very much, and hopefully if you look around you can find what you wrote, or yourself in a picture. Along with that: I have tried to ask everyone’s permission to have their picture on our website on the various headers. If I missed someone and you would not like your picture up on the site, please email mathew@cukc.ca and I will remove it from the site. I apologize in advance if this happens to anyone.

Otherwise, enjoy the site, and all comments are welcome!

Thanks,
Mathew Tasson
President CUKC

Hey CUKCers!

Congratulations and thank you to all that voted, as CUKC has been voted the “Best University Kayak Club” in Canada. On a poll that took place earlier this year and was hosted by Five2nine Productions, which got a total of over 900 votes, CUKC was voted the best club.

We were neck and neck for quite a while with University of Victoria, but in the end we pulled through with a staggering 420 votes!! Thank you again for all your votes, and as soon as we get our free swag we will be distributing it to our wonderful club members.

CUKC is very proud to be considered such a good and well known club as we are dedicated to helping out our members become involved in whitewater kayaking. We will continue to expand and bring in all you newbies into this great sport.

Hope to see anyone new out at our pool sessions.

Love,
Your CUKC Exec