The Pembroke Air Cadets have been requested to participate in the Hell or High Water Dragon Boat races Saturday, May 11th at Jubilee Lodge Marina, CFB Petawawa starting at 0900 hrs (9:00 am) ending at ~1630 hrs (4:30 pm).
This activity is free of charge to cadets and is open to all cadets EXCEPT for those members of the Drill Team, as they will be competing in the Area Band and Drill Competition the same day.
Lifejackets will be provided however you are welcome to bring your own. You will need to wear appropriate clothing for the weather that day, bring a filled water bottle and a lunch. It is recommended you bring a towel and a change of clothes, just in case.
Cadets are to be dropped off at Jubilee Lodge on CFB Petawawa (245 Givensche Rd) @ 1000 hrs and picked up @ 1630 hrs.
If this exciting activity sounds like a challenge you'd like to endure, please sign up by either sending Lt. Frampton an email at gandh.frampton@live.com or completing the sign up sheet at the armoury on Wednesday night.
What the heck is dragon boat racing?
A dragon boat team consists of 20 paddlers sitting two abreast, plus a Cox who steers the dragon boat from the rear and a drummer who sits at the front. The team of paddlers works in unison to propel the boat forwards from a standing start, the aim being to reach the finish line in the fastest time. Races can be a wide range of distances, although the HOHW Dragon Boat race will be roughly 200 metres.For more information visit http://www.hohw.ca/dragon/ or email gandh.frampton@live.com.
Responsible Officer
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Heather Frampton
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613-585-9534
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What to Bring
Filled
water bottle
Lunch
Snacks
Change
of clothes including footwear (just in case)
Sunscreen
Bug repellent
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What to wear
Squadron
T-shirt
Warm
Comfortable clothes
Shoes
suitable for wet conditions, i.e. flip flops/crocs
Sun hat
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