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Vance’s Resort Outrigger Excursion
After a hiatus in 2024, our Outrigger Excursion Camp to Vance’s Resort is returning in the fall of 2025!
In the fall of 2021, during the final days of COVID, we decided to take on a new adventure and brought 35 paddlers and their outriggers to Northen Ontario. Over the course of a 2.5 days, we paddled over 70kms of the Spanish River and the North Channel of Lake Huron, all while enjoying the peace and serenity that is Northern Ontario.
What’s new for 2025?
In 2025, we have slightly changed the camp concept and will divide our camp into two separate groups:
High-Performance Camp, September 6th – 9th, 2025
- The High-Performance Camp is designed for experienced, competitive dragon boat and outrigger paddlers
- This camp will focus on a variety of skill developing paddles, including a long paddle (24km), short sprints, technique sessions and more
- Participants must have previous outrigger experience and must be comfortable paddling on large bodies of water
$425.00 – bring your own boat!
$525.00 – we transport and provide you with a boat!
$300.00 – you just want to come and won’t be paddling!
Recreational Camp, September 10th – 13th, 2025
- The Recreational Camp is designed for beginner and intermediate dragon boat and outrigger paddlers, as well as those who enjoy long paddles in leisure kayaks
- This camp will still focus on a variety of development paddles, including 2 long paddles (10km), a technique session, a happy-hour float, and more
- Participants can paddle an outrigger, a kayak or a canoe, but must be comfortable paddling on large bodies of water. Some previous experience is preferred
$425.00 – bring your own boat!
$525.00 – we transport and provide you with a boat!
$300.00 – you just want to come and won’t be paddling!
Vance’s Resort
Vance's Resort is located on the Spanish River Delta, in the tiny town of Spanish, Ontario. Located approximately 6-hours North of the GTA, this location is the perfect place to spend the fall.
The resort itself is an old-style fishing camp that has been in operation for over 60 years, and was purchased by Katy’s parents in 2019. After going through a number of upgrades and renovations, the resort continues to operate each year throughout the fishing season, and now welcomes a group of misfit paddlers for one-week each fall.
The camp is made up of 14 cabins, and each cabin is different and quirky in its own way. The resort provides all bed linens and pillows, and each cabin comes fully equipped with a hearty kitchen, living space, private washroom and complimentary WIFI. Participants can also take advantage of the on-site sauna, the screened in gazebo, and the stunning daily sunsets.
Participants are required to bring their own food/drinks, as well as personal towels for both the bathroom and kitchen.
The Details
All camp fees include:
- 3-nights accommodation at Vance’s Resort
- 2 group meals on Day 1 and Day 3
- Daily guided paddles and instruction
- Coffee, beer and wine, which is available in the gazebo
Sample Itinerary:
Arrival Day:
2:00-8:00pm Athlete Check-in
8:00pm Welcome Dinner
Day 1:
9:30am Daily briefing
10:00am Excursion 1
12:00pm Lunch & Free afternoon
4:00pm Excursion 2, or, Sprints (depending on camp)
6:00pm Free evening
Day 2:
9:30am Daily briefing
10:00am Excursion 3, or, 12km paddle to Mukwa Adventures (depending on camp)
12:00pm Lunch & free afternoon, or, traditional Ojibwa lunch (depending on camp)
3:00pm Excursion 4, or, return from Mukwa (depending on camp)
8:00pm Farewell Dinner & Closing Ceremony
Farewell:
10:00am Athlete Check-Out
(Although check-out time is early, athletes are welcome to stay and paddle, although you may be asked
to move your car to a new location.)
