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Maine Canoe Symposium June 9-11, 2017

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Come join us for a weekend of instruction sharing and canoe hijinkx
Becky and Reid will be with us celebrating the 50th anniversary of the making of Bill Mason's film Paddle to the Sea.. She will tell about the making of the film and of course there will be a showing
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A Birthday Celebration at MCS

Dear KIM & JIM,
Paddle to the Sea, the iconic film by Bill Mason, recently turned 50. The Maine Canoe Symposium will offer a special presentation about the film and its impact, led by Bill's daughter, Becky Mason, and her husband, Reid McLachlan.

Just another reason to join us on the shores Moose Pond for an incredible weekend of canoeing workshops and events. Register now
for this year's Maine Canoe Symposium at

MaineCanoeSymposium.org

June 9-11, 2017

Remember, we close registration when participant numbers reach 150, so register early and don't be left out.

We hope to see you there!

The Steering Committee:
Shawn Burke, David Butler, Lisa DeHart, Paul Faria, Dave Lewis, Lisa Lisius, Forrest Meader, and John Meader
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Paddle to the Sea Turns 50

Filmmaker Bill Mason immortalized the children's book Paddle to the Sea, written by Holling C. Holling, with his Canadian National Film Board film in 1966. The story is of a wooden canoeist, nicknamed "Paddle," carved and launched by a young boy along the north shore of Lake Superior. The story follows Paddle as the currents and winds carry him through the Great Lakes and down the mighty St. Lawrence to the sea.


It's a film seen by many of us who grew up in the 1970s. Paddle's travels take in many dangers --whitewater, wind, a forest fire, pollution, ice and snow, freighters, locks, animals, children, and even Niagara Falls.
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Every time he's found, the discoverer is implored by Paddle's message inscribed on the bottom of the canoe: "I'm Paddle to the Sea, Please Put Me Back in the Water." Little Paddle has earned a special place in the hearts of those who've seen Bill Mason's Oscar-nominated short film.
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Join Bill's daughter, Becky, and her husband, Reid, as they celebrate the 50th anniversary of the film's debut. Hear stories of how it was shot, see the actual "Paddle," and, of course, view the extraordinary film in its entirety. This will be a special MCS feature this year presented in a new time slot, Saturday at 4 p.m., all by itself so everyone can celebrate the birthday of an iconic film.


Photos all courtesy of Becky Mason
 
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