Canoe club members and friends gather for a braai
Florida Lake Canoe Club current members, past members, social members as well as family and friends gathered at the clubhouse at Florida Lake for a braai and social catch up.
During the Covid-19 period, no crowds were permitted, no spectators at events and no gatherings. Things changed once restrictions were lifted last year resulting in local sports clubs attempting to get back into a pattern with braais, welcome days, training groups, and races on their calendars.
Back: Jennie Dallas, Caelynn Sams, Patsy Ramadeen and Luna Elhage. Photo: Supplied.
Florida Lake Canoe Club members have been active at the lake for approximately 50 years and produced some top paddlers in canoeing history – a number came from the sea scouts and in 2005 the club joined the Florida Yacht Club who had the clubhouse lease with City Parks.
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Saturday, January 21 saw Florida Lake Canoe Club’s current members, past members, social members as well as family and friends gather at the clubhouse at Florida Lake for a braai and social catch up with children to enjoy a day in the sun and to catch up.
Those present enjoyed boat rides to the island where there are birds nests. Children could also witness fish jumping out of the water and birds creeping over the water lilies between their nests as the lake came alive with life and excitement.
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Members of the community who would like more information on learning to canoe or become a club member are advised to message Jennie Dallas on 082 857 8571.
