Picnic / Safety Training / Camping

Ambridger · 07-02-2023, 09:06 PM

TCTC Club Picnic / Safety Training / Camping

Saturday, July 22
Pymatuning State Park

Safety Training & Picnic & Club Meeting:
Pymatuning State Park (PA) – Espyville Launch
23531 S Lake Rd, Linesville, PA 16424

Building on the positive feed-back from last year, we are returning to the same location for the club’s picnic and safety session. This year, our training will focus on wilderness safety and survival, focusing on the special situations and hazards that paddlers may encounter. Our own club vice president, Mark Vallecorsa, who has worked in emergency medicine for many years, both in the field as an EMT and in the emergency room as an RN, will lead us through first aid and CPR training. This training will be informal and provided free of charge to club members. If any member desires a certification card for CPR, we are making arrangements to have testing and certification available for a fee of $25.00. Members opting for a certification card are responsible to pay the fee on the day of training. We plan to begin the training at 9am, and is to be followed by our picnic and meeting in the afternoon.

The club picnic will follow usual fashion, with the club providing hamburgers, hot dogs, and vege-burgers. Club members are asked to bring a side dish and / or dessert to share. Please bring your own beverages. There is electric service at the pavilion, and there are restrooms adjacent that have running water.

We do ask that members RSVP with their intentions for attending the safety training and / or picnic, and we need to hear from those who will be opting to obtain the CPR certification. Please RSVP ASAP, so as to help us plan accordingly.

CAMPING:
61489 W Lake Rd, Jamestown, PA 16134

We will again be camping at the Rustic Organized Group Tent Camp Site #8. This site is located at the group campground, which is part of the Jamestown campground. We can check in any time after 3pm on Thursday, July 20th and check out is Sunday July 23, by 3pm.

Please call Dustin Noel with any questions 724-301-4751.

richpinky · 07-03-2023, 03:26 PM

pinky and I will be there for camping and picnic.

DustinSW1627 · 07-04-2023, 01:20 PM

Hello,

The Noel family is looking forward to this weekend. I just picked up a load of firewood so we can have lots of time around the fire. I do plan to paddle from the campsite Saturday night as well as the dam to Greenville park on Sunday. We will work out all these details at camp but we are all pretty familiar with this paddle. Can’t wait to see you all there.

Dustin

KenM · 07-05-2023, 08:56 PM

Ken and Cheryl

Will "camp" Friday & Saturday. Maybe paddle the north end Friday.
Will attend the informal classes Sat and picnic.
Will probably do the Shenango on Sunday.

I am reminded that I had to repair TWO kayaks after this event in 2022. We must have had a good time!

JPTolson · 07-14-2023, 07:45 PM

I plan to be there Saturday for training (assuming it's not on the water) and the picnic. Will not be camping or paddling.

DustinSW1627 · 07-17-2023, 11:13 AM

Hello JP,

As per my usual style I will have over a dozen canoes there. At anytime you want to get on the water feel free. Even if you want to come other days I will definitely have one for you to paddle.

Dustin

JPTolson · 07-17-2023, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DustinSW1627

Hello JP,

As per my usual style I will have over a dozen canoes there. At anytime you want to get on the water feel free. Even if you want to come other days I will definitely have one for you to paddle.

Dustin

Thanks, Dustin. I may take you up on that. I still have not completely figured out carrying my boat on the new vehicle. I have a new rack, but I’m still working on how to get the canoe on and off without killing myself.

JP

TkRhoades · 07-22-2023, 06:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DustinSW1627

Hello,

The Noel family is looking forward to this weekend. I just picked up a load of firewood so we can have lots of time around the fire. I do plan to paddle from the campsite Saturday night as well as the dam to Greenville park on Sunday. We will work out all these details at camp but we are all pretty familiar with this paddle. Can’t wait to see you all there.

Dustin

So will there be a paddle on Sunday? What are the times and logistics? I am unable to attend the event Saturday but was interested in coming up Sunday
Troy

DustinSW1627 · 07-22-2023, 09:38 AM

I posted details on a separate post. Thanks

Ambridger · 07-24-2023, 06:38 PM

I will work on a list and figure out how I can post it. I'm glad folks enjoyed the presentation.

07-02-2023, 09:06 PM	#1
Ambridger Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Ambridge, PA Posts: 252 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTW/F/M Award(s): 0	Picnic / Safety Training / Camping TCTC Club Picnic / Safety Training / Camping Saturday, July 22 Pymatuning State Park Safety Training & Picnic & Club Meeting: Pymatuning State Park (PA) – Espyville Launch 23531 S Lake Rd, Linesville, PA 16424 Building on the positive feed-back from last year, we are returning to the same location for the club’s picnic and safety session. This year, our training will focus on wilderness safety and survival, focusing on the special situations and hazards that paddlers may encounter. Our own club vice president, Mark Vallecorsa, who has worked in emergency medicine for many years, both in the field as an EMT and in the emergency room as an RN, will lead us through first aid and CPR training. This training will be informal and provided free of charge to club members. If any member desires a certification card for CPR, we are making arrangements to have testing and certification available for a fee of $25.00. Members opting for a certification card are responsible to pay the fee on the day of training. We plan to begin the training at 9am, and is to be followed by our picnic and meeting in the afternoon. The club picnic will follow usual fashion, with the club providing hamburgers, hot dogs, and vege-burgers. Club members are asked to bring a side dish and / or dessert to share. Please bring your own beverages. There is electric service at the pavilion, and there are restrooms adjacent that have running water. We do ask that members RSVP with their intentions for attending the safety training and / or picnic, and we need to hear from those who will be opting to obtain the CPR certification. Please RSVP ASAP, so as to help us plan accordingly. CAMPING: 61489 W Lake Rd, Jamestown, PA 16134 We will again be camping at the Rustic Organized Group Tent Camp Site #8. This site is located at the group campground, which is part of the Jamestown campground. We can check in any time after 3pm on Thursday, July 20th and check out is Sunday July 23, by 3pm. Please call Dustin Noel with any questions 724-301-4751. __________________ Properly worn life jackets save lives. Wear and fasten your PFD! Last edited by Ambridger; 07-03-2023 at 12:27 PM.

07-04-2023, 01:20 PM	#3
DustinSW1627 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Posts: 108 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTW/F/M Award(s): 0	Shenango River Dam to Greenville Park Hello, The Noel family is looking forward to this weekend. I just picked up a load of firewood so we can have lots of time around the fire. I do plan to paddle from the campsite Saturday night as well as the dam to Greenville park on Sunday. We will work out all these details at camp but we are all pretty familiar with this paddle. Can’t wait to see you all there. Dustin

07-05-2023, 08:56 PM	#4
KenM Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Louisville Oh Posts: 389 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTW/F/M Award(s): 0	K & c Ken and Cheryl Will "camp" Friday & Saturday. Maybe paddle the north end Friday. Will attend the informal classes Sat and picnic. Will probably do the Shenango on Sunday. I am reminded that I had to repair TWO kayaks after this event in 2022. We must have had a good time!

07-14-2023, 07:45 PM	#5
JPTolson Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Salem, Ohio Posts: 902 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTW/F/M Award(s): 0	Looking forward to it! I plan to be there Saturday for training (assuming it's not on the water) and the picnic. Will not be camping or paddling.

07-17-2023, 11:13 AM	#6
DustinSW1627 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Posts: 108 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTW/F/M Award(s): 0	JP rental boat Hello JP, As per my usual style I will have over a dozen canoes there. At anytime you want to get on the water feel free. Even if you want to come other days I will definitely have one for you to paddle. Dustin

07-03-2023, 03:26 PM	#2
richpinky Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: new springfield, ohio Posts: 117 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTW/F/M Award(s): 0	pinky and I will be there for camping and picnic.

07-22-2023, 09:38 AM	#9
DustinSW1627 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Posts: 108 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTW/F/M Award(s): 0	Shenango trip I posted details on a separate post. Thanks

07-24-2023, 06:38 PM	#10
Ambridger Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Ambridge, PA Posts: 252 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTW/F/M Award(s): 0	I will work on a list and figure out how I can post it. I'm glad folks enjoyed the presentation. __________________ Properly worn life jackets save lives. Wear and fasten your PFD!