A farmer john type wetsuit or a dry suit is HIGHLY recommended, the water is still cold in May! Some dive shops rent wetsuits for a minimal fee.
Please bring:
- Clothing and accessories for both warm and cold weather. Weather in May is hard to predict. Past years have been cool and rainy and warm, sunny, and dry.
- Sandals or water shoes.
- Sunscreen, rain gear, and mosquito repellent.
- Sea kayak. A sea kayak is 14’ or longer with bulkheads. Also bring related gear including: a paddle, personal flotation device (PFD), paddle float, and pump.
- Rental kayaks are available from the following symposium sponsors. Let them know you are attending the WMCKA Symposium.
- The Power of Water – please send an email to info@powerofwater.net.
- Uncommon Adventures – please send an email to michael@mi-paddleadventure.comor call at (248) 224-1044
- While we love pets, they are NOT allowed in camp!
- Free walk-in tent site with registration.
- Free lots for small RV’s. However, there are no RV hook-ups.
- Bunks in simple rustic cabins are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Each cabin sleeps 6 to 12 people. Cabins have electricity. Bring your own linens and/or sleeping bags. Cabins are available with Male Only, Female Only, and Co Ed rooming options. There is a small charge for cabins.
- Centralized restrooms and showers are available at camp.
- A list of nearby local campgrounds, motels, and restaurants may be obtained online at www.whitelake.org
Meals are included for all registered participants. Camp Pendalouan provides seven meals (3 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners), including a vegetarian option, during the weekend. Meals are served family-style in the main lodge.
Please note: the first meal served for the weekend is breakfast on Saturday.
Friday:
- Symposium Check In begins at 5:00pm in the main lodge
- There will be a Donation BBQ (Burgers & Dogs) fundraiser, come by and mingle with paddlers you will be with for the next 2 days
- “Introduction to the Symposium” class at 7pm in the main lodge
- “BCU 3 Star Participant” review at TBD in the main lodge with Bonnie Perry.
- Breakfast served from 8:00 – 9:00am in the main lodge
- On land and water classes begin at 9:00am.
- BCU 3 Star participants will travel to Duck Lake State Park at 9:00am
- Lunch is served at 12:00pm – 1:00pm in the main lodge.
- On land and water classes begin again at 1:00pm.
- Dinner is served at 6:00pm in the main lodge.
- Evening Presentation and Raffle in the main lodge.
- Night paddle at dusk, please bring a light or light stick (we will have light sticks for sale)
Sunday:
- Breakfast served from 8:00 – 9:00am in the main lodge
- On land and water classes begin at 9:00am.
- BCU 3 Star participants will travel to Duck Lake State Park at 9:00am
- Lunch is served at 12:00pm – 1:00pm in the main lodge.
- On land and water classes begin again at 1:00pm.
- Dinner is served at 6:00pm in the main lodge.
- Evening of board games, music and community in the main lodge. Bring your own adult beverages and instruments.
- Breakfast served from 8:00 – 9:00am in the dining hall
- On-land and water classes begin at 9:00am
- Classes end at 11:30am
- Time to wrap another symposium and say good-bye to all new and old friends.main lodgeDuck Lake State Park
Neptune’s Treasures is our ‘kayaking garage sale’ for second-hand, gently used camping and kayaking gear. There is usually a selection of used kayaks also for sale. This is a great place to sell your used kayak and gear or find some new (to you) stuff. Neptune’s Treasures is for the gearhead in all of us!
- There is a $100/person non-refundable charge if cancellation received after April 24, 2022.
- No refunds after May 10, 2022.
If you have any additional questions, please email symposium@wmcka.org