Fall is near, have no fear there is plenty of paddles suitable for all!Ā 
Date: Ā Tuesday September 5th
Trip:Ā GreenĀ RiverĀ – Township of Ramara &SevernĀ
Basic Training is required.Ā
Leader: Ā Michael De Andrade
Tower: Ā Frank Kuntz
Cost: $15 (no envelopes necessary)Ā
Time: Meet at the shed @ 8:00 a.m.,
Travel time from RCAF Wing 404 to Launch Point
isĀ 2+ hours (Hwy 400 – Hwy 11).
Trip Details:Ā
TheĀ GreenĀ RiverĀ is a true hidden gem in Ontario’s Lake County (Washago). The route takes us thru cottage country. We will pass marsh areas with beaver lodges and beautiful birds and see the fish swim through the crystal-clear waters. We will visit the Washago Grist Mill (built in 1873) and view a number of small waterfalls and rapids along the way.Ā
Waterway:Ā GreenĀ RiverĀ and BlackĀ RiverĀ
Distance and Time of Paddle: 7-15 km and 3 hoursĀ
Difficulty: Easy with some light current.
Type of Route – Loop ( no car shuttle required)
Carpool:
Please make carpooling arrangements before we meet on Tuesday morning.Ā Ā 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.Ā
What to Bring:
Bring lunch, water, hat, bug spray (deer flies) ,sunscreen, sunglasses, PFD, and proper footwear- no flipflopsĀ
Bring a swimsuit and towel to take advantage of the many swimming opportunities along the way or a stop at Washago Centennial Park at the end of the paddle for a swim.
Reserve your Spot:
Please contact Michael De Andrade (519-716-5067 mdeanrade@hotmail.com)Ā to register for this trip.
You will receive a confirmation email to confirm your spot.
If you donāt receive a confirmation by Monday night, please contact theĀ trip leader to make sure you are on the list.Ā If youĀ change your mindĀ or are unable to make it for some reason, pleaseĀ let the Trip Leader know asapĀ as this will affect number of canoes required, partners, etcĀ
Please check your email the morning of the trip in case of cancellationĀ