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In this blog post, you will find the trip details for Tuesday, July 26th.  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!} [Link]

Trip:  Beaver River [access #2 (sideroad 19) to Heathcote]
Date:  Tuesday, July 26, 2022
Time:  Please meet at the shed by 8:00 a.m.
Trip Leader(s):Bruce Williams and Doug Arthur
Tower: Armand Martin
Details:  Lower section contains a delightful series of rapids ending with a dam and rapids at Slabtown. This is a longer trip that requires stamina and endurance.  The water levels may be lower than normal, so be prepared to get out of your canoe.
Skill Level: Intermediate training required. 
Shuttle: Yes.  
Trip Fee: $12. Exact amount please!

Please contact Bruce Williams 519-501-1990 brucewms@yahoo.com
Doug Arthur 519-741-8641 djarthur29@gmail.com if you plan on joining us 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 don’t receive an email by Monday night, call Bruce or Doug to confirm you that 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,  assigning partners, etc. and won’t leave the rest of the group waiting for you.

• • 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 a few 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!

**Please read carefully**

In this blog post, you will find the trip details for Tuesday, July 19th.  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!} [Link]

Trip:  Grand River:  Petrocan to Birley Gates
Date:  Tuesday, July 19, 2022
Time:  Please meet at the shed by 8:30 a.m.
Trip Leader(s): Michael De Andrade
Tower: Michael De Andrade
Details:  This is a club favourite that is a longer paddle with lots of adventure along the river where we can practice river reading and other maneuvers learned in our lessons. You need to have stamina for this trip. (This is the section where we did our intermediate training.) The water may be lower than  when we did the training, so be prepared to get out of your canoe.
Skill Level: Intermediate training required. 
Shuttle: Yes.  
Trip Fee: $8. Exact amount please!

Please contact Michael De Andrade at 519-716-5067 or mdeanrade@hotmail.com if you plan on joining us 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 don’t receive an email by Monday night, call Michael to confirm you that you are on the list.

Michael  also needs help with checking people in and collecting trip fees. Please let him know if you can assist when you sign up. This is Michael’s first time organizing and leading so many thanks!

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,  assigning partners, etc. and won’t leave the rest of the group waiting for you.

• • 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!

**Please read carefully**

In this blog post, you will find the trip details for Tuesday, July 12th.  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!} [Link]

Trip:  Grand River:  Bean Park, Paris to Brant Conservation Park, Brantford
Date:  Tuesday, July 12, 2022
Time:  Please meet at the shed by 8:30 a.m.
Trip Leader(s): Dianne Wagner and Lynn Warmington
Tower: TBD
Details:  This is about a 2 hour paddle with some gentle rapids and fun spots.  The water level is low, so be prepared to get out of your canoe and wade through some possible low spots.  We have to pay to leave our trailer at the take-out ($7.50), so if you have a pass to the Grand River Conservation Parks, please let us know ahead of time and bring your pass with you.  
Skill Level: Intermediate training required. 
Shuttle: Yes.  Approximately 14 minutes (12 km) one way
Trip Fee: $8. Exact amount please!
Things to Note: Most of the cars will be parked outside the Conservation Area (to save us the park fee).  There is adequate parking, but carpooling is encouraged.  We will arrange the shuttle to get the paddlers back and forth.  Please remember your face mask.
Driving Instructions:  Please print off the directions found here [link].  There are two pages.  (we no longer have access to a photocopier)

Please contact Dianne Wagner at ladydiwagner@hotmail.com or 519-635-9369 and/or Lynn Warmington at lynnwarmington1@gmail.com or 519-400-0388 if you plan on joining us 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 don’t receive an email, call Lynn or Dianne to confirm 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,  assigning partners, etc. and won’t leave the rest of the group waiting for you.

• • 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!

**Please read carefully**

In this blog post, you will find the trip details for Tuesday, June 28th.  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!} [Link]

Trip:  Saugeen #1 -Lobie’s Park, Walkerton to Access #10
Date:  Tuesday, June 28th
Time:  Everyone to meet at the shed for 8:00 a.m. We will leave promptly at 8:15 a.m. 
Trip Leader(s): Eugene & Carol Marion
Tower: Eugene Marion & TBA
Details:  Some moderate rapids and spectacular scenery as we meander north viewing high cliffs, sand banks and observing flora and fauna. We stop for lunch at a lovely bend in the river where some practise rope throwing while others swim and surf in the river. If you plan on swimming, you may want to wear or bring a bathing suit. This is an all day trip that is longer than our previous trips. There will be lots of paddling, but the trip ends with an ice-cream cone as our reward! The paddling time is guestimated at around 3 hrs, not including water breaks and lunch.
Skill Level: Intermediate training required. There will be lots of opportunity to practise river reading and other skills learned in training!
Shuttle: Yes…. 25 min
Trip Fee: $12 (This trip is further than 100 km). Exact amount please!
Things to Note: It takes approximately 2 hours to get to put-in in Walkerton (Lobies Park). We will stop  about half-way there for a Tim Horton’s/washroom break and continue on to Lobies Park. There are washroom facilities there as well. This is an all day trip so don’t plan anything else for this day as we can’t guarantee our return time. After the trip, we always stop for ice cream at Megan & Rob’s Burger Box in Mildmay, although they do have food if you want an early supper, so bring extra money.
Carpooling: This is a longer trip, so you may want to carpool with someone so the drive there and back isn’t so lonely. You can find the membership list here.
Driving Instructions: Directions to Walkerton, Map [links] Please print if you are planning on driving and need directions (we no longer have access to a photocopier)

Please contact Carol Marion at caroline.milla4@gmail.com or 519-570-6250 to save your spot for this trip. Please indicate in your email whether you are a bow or a stern paddler for planning purposes. You will receive a confirmation email on Monday morning  from the trip leader to confirm your spot. If you don’t receive an email, call Carol to confirm 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. and won’t leave the rest of the group waiting for you.

• • 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!