The Nelson Rowing Club is pleased to host the Kootenay Lake Rowing Tour, September 3-6.

This event is part of the 2010 Interior Rowing Series and is designed to gather rowers from BC and beyond together to share in the wonderful experience of touring on Kootenay Lake.

Our plan is to make The Tipi Camp, located on the east shore of Kootenay Lake our home base for three nights and to row daily from there. The Tipi Camp is operated as a retreat throughout the summer and is an ideal site from which to explore the fantastic scenery, many beaches and natural world of our large and beautiful lake. The camp will accomodate up to 30 people and is equipped with adequate cooking, dining and sleeping facilities. There are 4 large tipis which each sleep 6-8 people as well as room for tents. The camp has no road accesss (we will row to the camp from the ferry landing at Crawford Bay) and we will have a camp manager and caterer to prepare all of our meals for the duration of the Tour

Thanks to the help of the Kelowna and Salmon Arm Rowing Clubs as well as the RCA Touring Fleet we are able to offer spots for up to 27 rowers. All of the boats used in the Tour will be touring boats.

The cost per person is estimated at $400. for the tour. This price includes each participant's contribution to boat rental and trailering expenses as well as accomodations and meals. It is recommended that participants have a minimum of 2 yrs rowing experience and are currently active in rowing. There are many options for each day's outings including some fabulous beaches and wonderful local points of interest. More details will be supplied to those who express interest in joining the Kootenay Lake Rowing Tour 2010.

If you are keen to participate please contact Kim Shea of the Nelson Rowing Club by July 17, 2010. phone: 250-352-2952; email: kimshea @shaw.ca; mail: 3010 Silverking Rd, Nelson, BC V1L 7A5.