Seeking info on 1967 and 1972 Yukon River Trips.

[Amphi]

The 1967 Yukon River Flotilla included boats, canoes, kayaks, rafts and amphibious cars. This trip was part of the 1967 Canadian Centennial celebration. It was a 10 day 460 mile trip from Whitehorse down river to Dawson City.

The 1967 flotilla was sponsored by the Yukon Fish and Game Association and lead by experienced river pilots with surveillance provided by Canadian Mounted Police and Canadian Air force. Overnight stops featured sandbar dancing, barbecues, and campfire sing-alongs at historic river sites. (Motor Boating Magazine Feb, 1967).

Boy Scouts from Troop 12 Juneau, AK participated.

The August 1972 Yukon River Flotilla seemed to have fewer participants.

I am looking for any information on either trip which might include names of places stopped along the way. Photos would be great.

Thank you
Gary

 

[Canotrouge]

I live in whitehorse, maybe I can help.... What do you have a t this point or whom have you contacted so far??
Trying to contact Guss Karp ex owner of KP now Kanoe People, Scott the new owner could give you his info, 867-668-4899.

I would be surprised if Guss doesn't have nay info on that!

Cheers

 

[Amphi]

Thanks for the reply

I have been in contact with family members of a married couple who made both trips. They were gracious enough to give me copies of photos and some video clips. These show evidence of stops at Carmacks, Selkirk, and the final destination of Dawson City.

I'm hoping to gather enough information to document the entire trip with all stops along the way including photo confirmation.

Thank you
Gary

 

[Amphi]

Update:

Thank you for allowing me to post in your forum.

Much information has been gathered since posting.

The flotilla consisted of:

54 craft carrying 153 people, 108 adults, 45 children, and 9 dogs.
Craft sailing :
1 Kayak
2 Rubber rafts
4 Amphicars
4 Inboards
15 Outboards
10 Riverboats
18 Canoes - 6 Powered, 12 Man powered

Some details of the trip can be seen here:

https://www.facebook.com/1967YukonRiverFlotilla/?ref=hl

 

[wysedav]

Wow that's pretty cool, I can't believe the amphicars made it. Not including the white one.