Welcome to PGOSA Paddlers

Welcome to PGOSA Paddlers

PGOSA Paddlers Managers: Activity & Communications - Harvey Pearson, Membership – Cheryl MacIntosh

E-Mail Contact: slomopaddlers@gmail.com;  Website/Blog: pgosapaddlers.blogspot.com

PGOSA Paddlers is an organized activity of the Parksville Golden Oldies Sports Association (P.G.O.S.A.). The Paddlers were formed in 2013 to:

·         promote interest in all forms of human-powered boating,

·         to foster friendships among participants, and

·         to provide opportunities to maintain an active, healthy lifestyle.

Planned excursions are typically day-trips organized by a volunteer Event/Trip Leader who is designated by the PGOSA Paddler Managers. One or more multi-day trips may also be scheduled. Excursions can involve cruising, exploring, camping, fishing, or skill development, depending on the interests of participants. Fresh and salt-water paddling events are undertaken.

The Managers coordinate communication, trip activities and memberships while individual members volunteer to lead excursions.

Event schedule: A list of events will be developed and made available to participants through slomopaddlers@gmail.com before the first scheduled paddle. For each scheduled paddle the list will include:

a.       The date of the event,

b.      The location of the event,

c.       The Trip Leader’s email address if you have any questions regarding the event.

The event schedule shown at https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1j16ZJyLbn84sab77K72044L6kOro_-ENVVM9x6Mbtbw/edit?usp=sharing will be updated in real time and should be referred to for recent changes.  Some paddle trips will require pre-registration by email to the trip leader and, in those cases, relevant updates regarding postponements or cancellations will be sent directly to trip participants.  

For non-registered trips, changes will be posted to the entire club membership.  Generally, at least 48 hours notice will be given where possible.  Please be punctual if you plan to attend.  No one will be permitted to join a group paddle unless they have a signed waiver in place.