The day started with some questionable weather but as long as we don’t have lightening the Cayuga Outrigger Canoe Club is in action and so it was today. Club members arrived early and prepared to welcome interested people and future members to try the awesome sport of outrigger canoeing. Julie and Cynthia planned this event and the results were tremendous. We had Gimme! Coffee, Ithaca Bakery as well as fruit, P.O.G. and other tasty treats.
Welcome Tents
As the first of our new paddlers arrived the good weather did as well. The wind subsided and the sun and blue skies greeted us so we were soon paddling on beautiful Cayuga Lake. We were fortunate enough get our new paddlers on the water and they quickly saw why this sport is so great.
Waiting to Launch
On the Water
We were able to get 6 new paddlers on the water before a cold front moved into the area and the temperatures started to drop and the wind gusted to 30 mph. We quickly lowered the welcome tents and pulled the wa’a from the water.
Radar the Open House
However we continued to get interested paddlers who wanted to paddle but settled for some good food and great conversation. The keikis however took advantage of some of the largest waves we will see on Cayuga Lake while the adults planned for future adventures.
Keikis Lovin’ the Waves
If you attend our Open House or planned to and couldn’t make it down feel free to stop by during one of our regular practice times. We paddle Tuesday and Fridays from 6 to 8pm and Sundays from 9 to 11 am. Thanks again to everyone who showed up especially our club members for making this such a successful event.