In this blog post, you will find the trip details for Tuesday, May 31st. 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- Shirley Drive to Freeport**
Date: Tuesday, May 31st
Time: Meet at the shed at 8:30 a.m. for a 8:45 a.m. departure
Trip Leader(s): Anne Woolner
Tower: Need someone to volunteer!
Details: This is an easy 2 1/2 hour paddle, meandering through Kitchener and going under the highway 7 and Freeport bridges. Note: There is a bit of a walk from the parking area to the put-in point. Let Anne know if this is an issue for you so you can be accommodated.
Skill Level: Easy Breezy. Basic training required.
Shuttle: Yes. 20 min.
Trip Fee: $8
**Please note that this trip was substituted for the Niska Bridge to Hespeler Pond (Speed River) trip because no one volunteered to lead it.
Please contact Anne Woolner (529-743-2277 annewoolner@hotmail.com) to save your spot for this trip. You will receive a confirmation email on Monday from the trip leader 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.
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- When you come out on a canoe trip, please come prepared! (Read this post carefully) Bring hat, sunscreen and snack or lunch.
- 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!