In this blog post, you will find the trip details for Tuesday, May 17th.
Please read carefully. If you are wondering how to sign up for this trip, please read: SO YOU WANT TO GO ON A CANOE TRIP? {Here’s How!}
Trip: Grand River – Winterbourn to Kaufman’s Flat
Date: Tuesday, May 17th
Time: Meet at the shed at 8:30 a.m. for a 8:45 a.m. departure
Trip Leader: Anne Woolner – annewoolner@hotmail.com. or 519-743-2277}
Tower: Frank Kuntz
Details: There are a few rapids to keep things interesting and you will go by 2 golf courses. You will see geese and their goslings and hopefully a few blue herons. The paddle will take about 2 1/2 hours. Bring snacks, water and a lunch.
Skill Level: Intermediate training required. Experienced paddlers only. If you have mobility issues, this is not a good trip for you as you have to go down a fairly steep slope at the put-in. There are also some shallow spots on the river where you may have to get out of the canoe to get the canoe into deeper water.
Shuttle: Yes. It is about a 15 minute drive to Winterborne and the shuttle is 15 minutes each way.
Trip Fee: $8
Please contact Anne Woolner at annewoolner@hotmail.com. or call 519-741-6582 to save your spot for this trip. You will receive a confirmation email on Monday to confirm your spot.
If you change your mind or are unable to make it for some reason, please let the Trip Leader know asap as this will affect number of canoes required, partners, etc. and won’t leave the rest of the group waiting for you.
- When you come out on a canoe trip, please come prepared! (Read the above information carefully)
- Dress for the weather (don’t wear jeans or cotton)
- Make sure you bring a waterproof dry bag with a change of clothes (see here for more details on what to bring). You will be thankful you did should you happen to get wet……and it does happen!
- Help out where you can so we can all enjoy our day! (see here for what to do on canoe day)
- If you are carpooling with someone, don’t forget to give the driver some gas money ($5 recommended)
- Be considerate of your potential partner! Review your strokes…what they are and what they do. (see here)
- If you have a favourite trip, consider leading it. Check out the trip shedule. There are lots of trips that still need trip leaders. If you didn’t make it out to the training, see here for an overview on what is involved and/or contact Anne Woolner at annewoolner@hotmail.com. Trips will be cancelled if there is no one to lead them!
- Remember: We are not in a hurry….this isn’t a race…..this is supposed to be fun!