Celebrating Women in Whitewater - July 21-22 on the Gatineau

[KateM]

Come out and celebrate Women in White Water at the 7th Annual 7 Sisters / 7 Soeurs Festival!

This fun and casual "festival" brings together paddlers for a weekend on the Gatineau river in Quebec (~ 2hrs. north of Ottawa).

For pix of past festivals, see: http://7soeurssisters.shutterfly.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Contact: Carole Trottier, ctrottier@ccapcable.com


Schedule of Events:

• Family camping on Friday through Sunday at Bonnet Rouge.
  
  Rendez-vous for the first descent on Saturday and/or Sunday at 10 AM at the Bonnet Rouge campground
  
  Paddling the mighty Gatineau in the company of the 7 Sisters (canoe, kayak, c1, raft, etc)
  
  Beach Volleyball
  
  Potluck supper (BBQs available)*
  
  An evening of music on Saturday July 21 (bring your instruments)

A splendid white Zephyr canoe, specially cut for a woman, will be offered in a silent auction on Saturday night thanks to the generous collaboration of Esquif (http://www.esquif.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;)


* Please byob. For the Saturday night potluck, we suggest bringing your favorite salad, cheeses or bread and some meat or veggies for the grill.

*Please plan for Bonnet Rouge camping and put-in fees

Location : Bonnet Rouge / Gatineau River
Information on Bonnet Rouge (directions, etc.): http://www.bonnetrougerafting.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Information on 7 Soeurs contact : Carole Trottier, ctrottier@ccapcable.com