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Piragis Northwoods Company
 105 North Central AvenueEly, Minnesota 55731 1-800-223-6565 www.piragis.com May 13, 2009 Your Friends in the Great Northwoods News from Piragis Northwoods Company and the BoundaryWatersCatalog.com:
Happy SunSplash This Weekend! "Hey, it's SunSplash, all I can tell you for sure about the weather is there will be some of each (sun and splash)" Steve Schon, Piragis Canoe and Kayak Buyer, Watersports Director, SunSplash Weather Guy :) |
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Not so Common Trail Sense (in case it slipped your mind SUNSPLASH is here)
Saving at SunSplash. By Tim Stouffer This year at SunSplash Canoe and Kayak Tryout days on the water in Ely, we're going to feature our standard 10% off on New Canoes, New Kayaks and New Paddling Gear. We're also going to feature special deals on Blem Canoes and Inventory Clearance Kayaks (see list below). It will be a fantastic weekend to save like never before on your choice of canoes and kayaks. It is always the best time of the year to try out, to test drive, test paddle for FREE any canoe and any kayak you like. Three days of free paddling usually finds you with a variety of weather conditions and lots of opportunity for FUN. To get paddling experience in a variety of canoes and be able to compare designs and functions, this is essential! Our no-nonsense approach to sales and service this weekend gives you one on one opportunities to "talk turkey" with our canoe sales people and reps from the manufacturers. We're on hand to answer any questions you might have, to teach basic paddling techniques and to, above all, make sure you fit the right canoe or kayak to your needs. In today's economy, more than ever, it is wonderful to be able to take advantage of super savings. We guarantee that SAVINGS is an integral part of the weekend! Friday May 15: Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday May 16: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday May 17: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. How do I get to Ely? and Piragis Northwoods Company?  If you need help with lodging for Sunsplash Weekend in Ely, contact Drew Brockett at 1-800-223-6565 and if you have questions about canoes or kayaks, contact Steve Schon. Please call Steve Schon with questions at 1-800-223-6565 |
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Special Sale on Blemished (cosmetic only) Canoes All canoes are structurally sound and fully warranted. Specials on Inventory Clearance Kayaks, see below.
Contact us about arranging delivery for $75 to $300 depending on distance from here.
MORE BLEMS NOW ON SALE
These are selling quickly, call 1-800-223-6565 to get yours today
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Springtime in canoe country
From Friends of the Boundary Waters Wilderness "Thanks to everyone who attended the Wild and Scenic Film Festival in Ely last Friday. It was a great evening of inspiring, high-quality films about environmental issues around the world, and a wonderful opportunity to connect with people who love the Boundary Waters as much as we do." Check out their news entry here: http://www.friends-bwca.org/news/2009/05/springtime-in-canoe-country/ |
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Quetico Centennial Paddling Events
by Chris Stromberg 1-(807)-597-2735 mailto:quetico100th@ontario.ca Recreational Planner, Quetico Provincial Park We are excited about how this summer season and the way the events are unfolding and I would like to update you, and invite you to join in. If anyone is unaware, Quetico Provincial Park will be celebrating its’ 100th birthday in 2009 and the staff is excited about hosting a number of events and rendezvous. During this summer there will be a canoe parade, long distance personal challenges, a paddle symposium, and an entire week of paddling events in Atikokan and Quetico starting with: July 1st -Canada Day Canoe Parade -XY Company’s 30 Km Pursuit – Pro marathon canoe race-Steep Rock Lake and Atikokan River (annual favourite) July 2nd- Ontario Provincials-OMCRA- marathon canoe race- French Lake and Pickerel Lake and River, Quetico Park July 3rd - Ontario Provincials- OMCRA- 2nd half July 4th- Voyageur Festival- 20km Voyageur Canoe Race- French Lake Beach to Pickerel Lake and return- fun shorter races and a Pow-wow and fish-fry as well. July 5th- Paddle Your Neighbour’s Canoe Symposium – French Lake Beach This is an informal day at the beach with free clinics by Superior Canoe and Kayak Club, and product demos. We are inviting canoeists to come for the week, bring their racing boats, kayaks, find a voyageur canoe, round up a team for a week of paddling and celebrations. For the extreme marathon paddler we will be hosting a race in August 8th and 9th that will wet the appetite of any long distance hard core, marathon canoeist, and anyone familiar with the legendary Ely – Atikokan race that was held in the 1960’s. Originally the race went from Ely, Minnesota through the Boundary Waters Canoe Area and Quetico Provincial Park to Atikokan, Ontario. It was held for 4 consecutive years and became famous among hard core marathon paddlers. The Cross Quetico Marathon Canoe Race will be 120 miles (almost 200 kilometres) of self navigated wilderness racing. Because of strict border and BWCAW regulations, we are going to hold the race entirely in Canada from French Lake to Prairie Portage, overnight and return to French Lake. |
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SunSplash Try Out Days and Sale this Weekend in Ely
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Is a true African Safari on your list of Dream Trips? Make it happen in 2009! September 20th through October 5th.
Only 2 spots left, sign up today for only $2500 plus airfare.
African safaris are frequently very expensive and lavish. But, there is an alternative to the high priced wine and cheese safaris. There is even a benefit to the less expensive tour. The group is tiny. We camp safely where the animals are and the other people are not. And, the chef is the guide, the company owner and the jeep driver all in one. I am looking for two or more clients to accompany me to Africa for a tour of Botswanna, South Africa and Zambia. The highlights include visiting 2 of the top 10 game reserves in Africa. Good chances of seeing Africa’s largest herds of wildebeest and zebra and the elephant eating lions of Savuti. We’ll visit Khama Rhino Reserve, Makgadigadi Gamer Reserve, Moreni Game Reserve of the Okavonga Delta and the famous Chobe National Park. Most nights we camp in safe, comfortable tents perched on platforms atop the jeeps. Sean Stones is our guide and chief cook. Some clients say the trip is worth it just for the campfire cooking. There are openings the last two weeks of September when the wildebeest migration just might be underway. 10 days in Botswana, 4 days in South Africa. This safari includes the following highlights; the scenic Waterburg region of South Africa, one of the largest reserves in Africa – The Central Kalahari, one of Africa’s most well known ‘Natural wonders’ – the Okavango Delta, the third largest Zebra and Wildebeest migration and two of Africa’s top 10 rated game reserves; Moremi game reserve on the shores of the Delta and Chobe game reserve in Northern Botswana. An excellent all round safari offering exceptional game viewing, Excellent birding, and a variety of changing ecosystems.
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