Preparation
1. Must have commitment from all attending by Troop meeting on Thursday 6/8… no maybes
2. All leadership attending must have BSA Safe Swim and Safety Afloat (available on line)… this is recommended for Patrol Leaders as well.
3. All attendees must have passed BSA Swimmers test, this is an annual test. Once you have signed up we will schedule a testing time and location… according to the BSA this is not optional. For those that can not pass the test there is an option to place them in the canoe of a registered life guard. Please let me know ASAP if you think this may be a problem.
4. Tour Permit filed
5. Reserve canoes
To qualify for the 50 Miler Award we need the obvious… 50 miles. It must be done in 5 consecutive days and must involve a 10 hour service project. A Scout may accompany the Troop for any or all of the trip… but MUST complete all of following in order to qualify for this award.
Day 1 Tuesday June 20, 2006
Meet in the evening to go over final details of the trip
Day 2 Wednesday, June 21, 2006
Meet 9am at Saco Bound in Ctr. Conway
Leave w/ un-freighted canoes
Portage at Swans Falls
Bag lunch
Arrive Saco Landing (Canal Bridge)
Set-up camp
Pot luck dinner w/ families
Day 3 Thursday
Break camp; load support vehicle
Depart Saco Landing
Bag lunch
Canoe perimeter of Lovewell's pond (to gain mileage)
Camp Lovewell's Pond
Day 4 Friday
Break camp… run leg toward Hiram
Camp in Brownfield or Hiram depending on conditions
If we make Hiram Friday we have the option of pulling out that afternoon
Day 5 Saturday
Break camp and head for home
If we made Hiram on Friday we can all meet to stow gear and do a post trip shakedown on Saturday
If we do a river clean-up on our way down stream we should have no trouble meeting our 10 hour service project goals.
THIS IS A FLUID ITINERARY… I WELCOME AND WANT YOUR INPUT
1. Must have commitment from all attending by Troop meeting on Thursday 6/8… no maybes
2. All leadership attending must have BSA Safe Swim and Safety Afloat (available on line)… this is recommended for Patrol Leaders as well.
3. All attendees must have passed BSA Swimmers test, this is an annual test. Once you have signed up we will schedule a testing time and location… according to the BSA this is not optional. For those that can not pass the test there is an option to place them in the canoe of a registered life guard. Please let me know ASAP if you think this may be a problem.
4. Tour Permit filed
5. Reserve canoes
To qualify for the 50 Miler Award we need the obvious… 50 miles. It must be done in 5 consecutive days and must involve a 10 hour service project. A Scout may accompany the Troop for any or all of the trip… but MUST complete all of following in order to qualify for this award.
Day 1 Tuesday June 20, 2006
Meet in the evening to go over final details of the trip
Day 2 Wednesday, June 21, 2006
Meet 9am at Saco Bound in Ctr. Conway
Leave w/ un-freighted canoes
Portage at Swans Falls
Bag lunch
Arrive Saco Landing (Canal Bridge)
Set-up camp
Pot luck dinner w/ families
Day 3 Thursday
Break camp; load support vehicle
Depart Saco Landing
Bag lunch
Canoe perimeter of Lovewell's pond (to gain mileage)
Camp Lovewell's Pond
Day 4 Friday
Break camp… run leg toward Hiram
Camp in Brownfield or Hiram depending on conditions
If we make Hiram Friday we have the option of pulling out that afternoon
Day 5 Saturday
Break camp and head for home
If we made Hiram on Friday we can all meet to stow gear and do a post trip shakedown on Saturday
If we do a river clean-up on our way down stream we should have no trouble meeting our 10 hour service project goals.
THIS IS A FLUID ITINERARY… I WELCOME AND WANT YOUR INPUT
