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Volume CXXXII, Number 21 |
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Sea kayaks and rodeos
CECILY UPTON
COLUMNIST
This week in the BOC has been exciting as we gear up for a spring that seems rather elusive at the moment. Last weekend was beautiful, however, and speaking personally, the sea kayaking trip was a blast.
Trailering the boats to the New Meadows River in West Bath, nine kayakers set out for Merrit Island, a property donated to the Bowdoin Outing Club a few years ago. On the way there, the trip was a breeze, as we were paddling with the wind and the tide.
On the way back, however, the trip was breezy as we faced a wicked head wind determined to keep us at the island. We made it eventually, and headed back to Bowdoin with many sunburned noses. Other trips that enjoyed last weekend's beautiful weather included a canoe trip, a hiking trip, and the first river trip of this semester's white water kayaking class.
Up for this weekend is another day canoe trip to the Meromac River near Waldoboro, a white water rafting and kayaking trip to the Contoocook River in New Hampshire, and a service trip to Coleman Farms. This weekend also marks the date of the leadership training rodeo, where members of the spring leadership training group compete against themselves and other leaders to complete various skills, such as knot tying and stove tying.
It is a true test of their abilities, and a lot of fun as well.
Next weekend is the inaugural trip for the spring climbing season, so for all of you who have been testing your skills on the climbing wall, get ready for real rock on both Friday afternoon and Sunday.
In the more academic category of events, this is Bowdoin after all, we have two big campus-wide activities planned.
Next Thursday night, two bear scientists will speak at the Outdoor Leadership Center about the biology of bears and what to do if you encounter them in the wilderness. The following Monday, the Bowdoin Outing Club, along with Backpacker Magazine, will be sponsoring an entire day of outdoor related activities.
The Get Out More! campaign will feature educators from Backpacker Magazine who will advise attendees about hiking and backpacking in the area, a presentation by Chewonki about vernal pools (you know, those lakes in the woods formed by melting snow) with live turtles, a moveable climbing wall, and kayak demonstrations in the pool, as well as many more! Make sure you stop by the Outdoor Leadership Center on April 28, between 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m., to check out the happenings.
And, as always, don't forget to stop by the Outdoor Leadership Center some evening to study, knit, or just say hello. Hours are Monday through Thursday 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m..
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