au.gust [aw-guhst]
–adjective
1. inspiring reverence or admiration; of supreme dignity or grandeur; majestic: an august performance of a religious drama.
2. venerable; eminent: an august personage.
Origin: 1655–65; < L augustus sacred, grand, akin to aug.re to increase.
Au.gust [aw-guhst]
–noun
1. the eighth month of the year, containing 31 days. Abbreviation: Aug.
2. a male given name, form of Augustus.
Origin: bef. 1100; ME < L Augustus (named after Augustus ); r. OE Agustus < L, as above
An annual gathering of paddlers which occurs the second weekend in August at a different location in MI each year.
In 2008 the August Paddlers met at the tip of Michigan's thumb peninsula:
http://riversidekayak.com/board/index.php?topic=212.0This year's gathering will require a travel day on Thursday August 6th for most Board Members.
Paddle dates on Friday August 7th and Saturday August 8th.
Optional short paddle on Sunday August 9th, which will also be the return travel date.
The august local for this event will be:
More details to follow...
Mark your calendars now, and start brushing up on your Yooper talk.
Mmmmmm, pasties...
P.S.: Ooops, forgot the disclaimer... Paddlers should know their skill levels and abilities. Paddlers should have all required safety equipment and be familiar with its use. The Great Lakes may experience sudden weather changes. Dangers include heavy winds, large waves, sudden thunderstorms, strong currents, clapotis, williwaws, hidden shoals and wild dingo attacks (
). Participants agree that they are under their own supervision and sole responsibility...
[Edit] - location changed due to lack of sign ups - probably too far a drive for most. New Destination will be posted under separate thread.
