Date: Tuesday, August 29
Trip:Big Otter Creek
Leader: Michael De Andrade
Tower: Michael De Andrade
Intermediate training is a must for this trip/required.
Cost:$15 (no envelopes necessary)
Time: Meet at the shed @ 8am
Trip Details:
Paddle down the Big Otter Creek from Vienna to Port Burwell, Ontario. The creek is a tributary of the Thames River System.
It starts somewhere near Norwich and snakes through Tillsonburg until it finally empties in Lake Erie in the town of Port Burwell.
The trip will focus on a 17 kilometer section of the creek.
We will pass through Carolian forest and embrace the wonderful natural beauty and wildlife/bird life in the area.
**For those interested, we will stop at Simply Scoops (Ice Cream Shop & Eatery) at the end of the paddle.
Address is 38 Robinson St. Port Burwell, ON NOJ 1T0 ; phone number is 519-874-1390) **
Special Note:
There may be a few minor liftovers and a possible minor portage along the route. This may require paddlers to exit then re-enter their canoe.
Extra caution is required. If members are uncomfortable exiting their canoe, this paddle may not be suitable for you.
Additional Parking Fee:
$10 per canoe/ vehicle in order to park at Port Burwell Marina (this is the only suitable put out in the area).
Please make car pooling arrangements before we meet on Tuesday morning.
If you carpool, please reimburse your driver ($20 would be appropriate for this trip). If you drive in a different car each way, please reimburse both drivers.
Remember: Bring lunch, water, hat, sunscreen, PFD and proper foot wear- no flip flops
Contact: Please contact Michael De Andrade at 519-716-5067 or via email at: mdeanrade@hotmail.com to register for this trip.
You will receive a confirmation email to confirm your spot. If you don’t receive a confirmation by Monday night, please contact the trip leader to make sure you are on the list.
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
Please check your email the morning of the trip in case of cancellation