In this blog post, you will find the trip details for Tuesday, June 14th. 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: Nith River – Ayr to Wolverton
Date: Tuesday, June 14th
Time: Meet at the shed at 8:30 a.m. for a 8:45 a.m. departure
Trip Leader(s): Pam Krokoszynski and Betty Dyck
Tower: Eugene Marion
Details: This is a great 2 1/2 paddle down the meandering Nith River. There are some nice drops in the water with some small rapids. Good river reading needed. Note: The take out is challenging as the canoes need to be carried up a small, narrow, rocky hill.
Skill Level: Intermediate training required
Shuttle: Yes. 22 min.
Trip Fee: $8 (exact amount please)
Please contact Betty Dyck 519 669 8314 (home) 519 588 1756 (cell) rbydyck@rogers.com or Pam Krokoszynski 519 577 8524 (cell) pamkrok@rogers.com ASAP 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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- If you want to arrange partners a head of time, check out the membership list for contact information.
- 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!