(NOTE: The Trip Schedule, posted yesterday, can also be found on the Blog: See Resources→Printable Materials→Trip Schedule)
First Trip: Nith River: Blenheim Rd. (Silver Bridge) to Canning
DATE: Tuesday, May 27
Intermediate Training Required
Leader: Anne Woolner
Tower: Bruce Burkhardt
Cost: $8.00
Meet at the Shed (RCAF Wing 404), 510 Dutton Drive, Waterloo, to leave at 8:30 am.
Trip Details: An exciting 3-4 hour paddle with twists, turns, drops, and rapids—requiring good river-reading skills.
This trip depends on the river flow. Currently, the river flows are low for this time of year. If low, Anne will notify everyone Monday night with an alternate trip.
Car Pool:
Please make car pool arrangements before we meet Tuesday morning.
If you carpool, please reimburse driver ($5 would be appropriate for this trip.) If you drive in a different car, please reimburse both drivers.
Bring: Emergency Contact Card—and tell your paddling partner where it is) as well as lunch, water, hat, sunscreen, PFD, and proper footwear—no crocs or flip-flops!
Register: Contact Anne Woolner annewoolner@hotmail.com
or 519-743-227 advising if you paddle bow or stern.
You will receive a confirmation email to confirm your spot.
If you don’t receive confirmation by Monday night, please contact the trip leader to ensure you’re 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 the number of canoes required, partners, etc.
Please check your email the morning of the trip in case of cancellation.
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Second Trip: Inaugural New Members Paddle/Potluck Barbecue
TRIP: Grand River (Moyers Landing to Riverbluffs)
DATE: Thursday, May 29
Skill Level: Beginner
Leader: Michael De Andrade
Tower: Bruce Burkhardt
COST: $8.00
MEET at the Shed (RCAF Wing 404), 510 Dutton Drive, Waterloo, to leave at 8:30 a.m
BRING YOUR POTLUCK ITEM AND PORTABLE CHAIR TO SHED TO GIVE TO JANET WHO WILL MEET PADDLERS AT RIVERBLUFFS.
Trip Details: An easy 1.5-2 hour paddle on the Grand River from Moyers Landing (Blair) to Riverbluffs in Cambridge. This is a relatively short trip—8.5 km by canoe.
This trip may be cancelled if the water flow is too low.
Trip will end at Riverbluffs for potluck and barbecue
Car Pool: Please make car pool arrangements before we meet Thursday morning.
If you carpool, please reimburse driver ($5 would be appropriate for this trip.) If you drive in a different car, please reimburse both drivers.
Bring: Emergency Contact Card—and tell your paddling partner where it is) as well as lunch, water, hat, sunscreen, PFD, and proper footwear—no crocs or flip-flops!
Register: Contact Michael De Andrade, 519-716-5067 or mdeanrade@hotmail.com, advising if you paddle bow or stern.
You will receive a confirmation email to confirm your spot.
If you don’t receive confirmation by Wednesday night, please contact the Trip Leader to ensure you’re 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 the number of canoes required, partners, etc.
Please check your email the morning of the trip in case of cancellation.