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Paradise Lake Fun Day is Fast Approaching!

In case you missed it, our Paradise Lake Fun Day is right around the corner. It’s not too late to sign up, but spots are limited! Everyone welcome!!

This is always a very popular event, so we need to know how many people are interested in attending. There are nine spaces left.  If you would like to attend, please reply by Wednesday (June 1st).
 
Date:  Tuesday, June 21st (9:00 – 2:30 p.m.)
Cost:  $20, which includes coffee & muffins, lunch of lasagna, salad and dessert.  Payable by cheque (made out to “Old Salts Seniors Canoe Club“; mailed to Pam Krokoszynski  at 8 Green Warbler Cres., Elmira, ON N3B 1A4
                 OR
e-transfer to Pam (pamkrok@rogers.com), password “Paradise”.
Activities:  canoeing techniques, water games, free time paddling time on beautiful Paradise Lake; swimming is also available.

We will be at Camp Ki-Wa-Y on Tuesday, June 21, 2022,for the day. When we arrive there will be a light breakfast on the waterfront deck, and then we will spend the morning on the lake with some canoe stroke review, games, and free time to paddle. Lunch (lasagna, salads and dessert) is provided by the camp staff. Afterwards there is time for more canoeing / swimming.

More details will be sent later.

For more information, contact Pam Krokoszynski at pamkrok@rogers.com

Tuesday May 31st Trip Details

In this blog post, you will find the trip details for Tuesday, May 31st.  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:  Grand River-  Shirley Drive to Freeport**
Date:  Tuesday, May 31st
Time:  Meet at the shed at 8:30 a.m. for a 8:45 a.m. departure
Trip Leader(s): Anne Woolner
Tower: Need someone to volunteer!
Details:   This is an easy  2 1/2 hour paddle, meandering through Kitchener and going under the highway 7 and Freeport bridges.  Note: There is a bit of a walk from the parking area to the put-in point. Let Anne know if this is an issue for you so you can be accommodated.
Skill Level: Easy Breezy. Basic training required.
Shuttle: Yes. 20 min.
Trip Fee: $8 

**Please note that this trip was substituted for the Niska Bridge to Hespeler Pond (Speed River) trip because no one volunteered to lead it.

Please contact Anne Woolner (529-743-2277  annewoolner@hotmail.com) 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.

    • 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!

UPDATE: Tuesday, May 31-Niska Bridge to Hespeler Pond

No one has volunteered to lead this trip. Unless someone who is familiar with this route wants to lead it, the trip will be cancelled or changed.  Most of the rivers are quite low except for parts of the Grand so we may switch to Petrocan – Glen Morris even though we are doing it later in the season. Stay tuned!!!

Thursday, May 26th Trip Details

In this blog post, you will find the trip details for Thursday, May 26th.  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: Christie Conservation Area
Date:  Thursday, May 26th
Time:  Meet at Anne the shed at 8:45 a.m. for a 9:00 a.m. departure
Trip Leader(s): Robin Heaver, Anne Woolner
Tower: TBD
Details: A new area for the Old Salts as I understand it. Beautiful conservation area located only 40 minutes from Kitchener. The paddle starts on the lake, then a short portage/carry over a horse/bike path to continue up Spencer Creek where you can see Osprey, Geese, and all sorts of song birds. The trip should take about 2 1/4 hours. Beautiful picnic area with plenty of shaded tables at our put in point. Bring snacks, drink, and a lunch.
Skill Level: EASY BREEZY – Basic training required, but be aware a short portage is required.
Shuttle: No
Trip Fee: $8
Additional Costs: $15.50 per vehicle and maybe $5 per person (but not usually on weekdays-be prepared anyways). If unmanned, the machine takes cash or credit card.

Please contact Robin Heaver at rgrheaver@gmail.com or text Robin at 905 220-630 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.

    • When you come out on a canoe trip, please come prepared! (Read this post carefully)
    • 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!

Tuesday May 24th Trip Details

In this blog post, you will find the trip details for Tuesday, May 24th.  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:  Grand River- Kaufman’s Flats  to Shirley Drive**
Date:  Tuesday, May 24th
Time:  Meet at the shed at 8:30 a.m. for a 8:45 a.m. departure
Trip Leader(s): Anne Woolner
Tower: Frank Kuntz
Details:  A lovely paddle through Bridgeport with a little excitement passing under the Bridgeport  bridge. We will pass by Bingeman’s and can check out the trailer park and campgrounds as we paddle past. This is a 2 1/2 hr paddle. (See below on what to bring link).  Note: There is a bit of a walk from the parking area to the take-out point. Let Anne know if this is an issue for you so you can be accommodated.
Skill Level: Intermediate training prefered. Basic training required.
Shuttle: Yes.
Trip Fee: $8 

**Please note that this trip was substituted for the Waldemar-Belwood trip  because no one volunteered to lead it.

Please contact Anne Woolner (529-743-2277  annewoolner@hotmail.com) 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.

    • When you come out on a canoe trip, please come prepared! (Read this post carefully)
    • 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!

Fall Bondi Trip Meeting POSTPONED until June 8th

Bondi Trip Enthusiasts,

This Friday’s (May 20th) Fall Bondi Trip information and organizational meeting is POSTPONED  until Wednesday June 8th (10:30am), after training courses have ended.   (This month has been a full, active month for our canoe club members, and many hoping to participate in the Fall Trip are unable to attend Friday’s important meeting.)

Consequently, down payment cheques will not be accepted at this time.  Check future e-mail and the club Blog for meeting updates.

Mark Zelinka

URGENT: Trip Leaders and Towers for Upcoming Trips Required!

This club operates on the strength of its volunteers. Bravo to Lynn and her team who are working hard to train our members to get on the water and enjoy the season ! And many thanks to  our Trip Planning Committe who have planned a great schedule to accommodate members of all skill levels. However………

We still require people to sign up to lead and tow on various upcoming trips. Don’t wait to be asked……just volunteer!  Please check out the trip schedule and see which trips you would like to lead or to tow for and contact Anne Woolner to get your name on the trip schedule asap. Trips that don’t have anyone to lead/organize them will be cancelled which would be a shame considering how long we waited for this season to start.

After today’s trip, there is no one on the schedule to lead trips until June 14th, (including our first Easy Breezy trip on Thursday, May 26th) . We have many experienced paddlers in this club who have been on most of the trips that are listed on the schedule. Please consider volunteering to lead a trip (and/or team up with someone to share responsibilities).  There are lots of resources available to help and Anne is just a phone call away!

If there is a trip that you would like to see, but is missing from the schedule, let Anne know. Any suggestions are most welcome.

Contact Info:
Anne Woolner, Trip Co-ordinator
annewoolner@hotmail.com
519-743-2277