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Just a quick reminder about the canoe trips for this week. There were some changes so check out the details that were posted on the blog on Sept. 18th. Details can be found here {link}
Be sure to check your emails early in the morning on both canoe days BEFORE you leave to meet at the shed should there be a cancellation due to inclement weather or lack of sign-ups.
Below are the trips for the week of Sept. 20th. Please note the trip change for Thursday’s “Easy Breezy” due to low water levels……
Trip: Petrocan (Galt) to Birley Gates
Date: Sept 21, 2021
Time: Meet at the shed at 8:00 a.m. for a 8:15 departure
Trip Organizers: Doug Arthur and Bruce Williams
Tower: Armand Martin
Details: This is one of our favourite and longer paddles, with good moving water and a few rapids along the way. Good river reading skills are helpful to avoid shallow areas and rocks! An early start will allow for lunch at Glen Morris.
Skill Level: Experienced paddlers only
Shuttle: Yes
Trip fee: $6 (exact fee required in an envelope)
Mark Zelinka at 519-651-3186 or zelinkamd@gmail.com if you plan on participating.
Just a quick reminder for the canoe trip this week…..
Don’t forget to contact Lynn Warmington at 519-400-0388 or email her at lynnwarmington1@gmail.com if you plan on participating. If enough people don’t sign up, it will be cancelled. Details for the trip can be found here: Trip Details for Sept. 14th ( Grand River – Brant Conservation Area to Erie Ave (Brantford)
To date, nobody has stepped up to volunteer to lead Thursday’s “Easy Breezy” trip on the Grand river from Otterbein-Freeport, so consider it cancelled unless something changes.
Trip: Grand River – Brant Conservation Area to Erie Ave (Brantford)
Date: Sept. 14th
Time: Meet at the shed at 8:30 am for a 8:45 am departure
Trip Organizer: Lynn Warmington
Tower: Armand Martin
Details: This is a paddle through Brantford on a big Oxbow passing the Bell Homestead. In the past there have been some tricky strainers to keep us on our toes.
Skill level: Experienced paddlers only
Shuttle: Yes
Trip Fee: $6
Please contact Lynn Warmington at 519-400-0388 or email her at lynnwarmington1@gmail.com if you plan on participating.
Since there is no canoeing this week, why not take part in our first social event of the season!
Sign up for Minigolf with the Old Salts this Thurs. Sept.9th. Meet at Max’s Sports World at 9:30 am. Details in previous blog post {link}. Please let Brenda Welch know if you plan to attend. You can contact her at brendajwelch@hotmail.com or 519-884-2168.
Hope to see you there!
Rain date Fri. Sept 10th
PS….pass the word to your fellow OSSCC friends who may have missed the original email notification or don’t have access to their email!
Let’s Take this Opportunity to Socialize!
Date: Thurs. Sept.9
Time: Meet at 9:30 outside the entrance
Where: Max’s Sports World. (Near the Farmer’s Market Rd. And the Expressway)
800 King St. N.
Waterloo.
N2J 4G8
Covid Precautions:
The balls and clubs are sanitized after use. Masks are required inside when you get equipment, pay, or use the washroom. Outside they are not required but you are welcome to wear one if you feel more comfortable. Social distancing or a mask is recommended if you are not in the same family.P
Please let Brenda Welch at brendajwelch@hotmail.com or 519-884-2168 know if you plan to attend. If we get more than 20 people, we get a discount of 10 per cent!
Our cost would then be $8.14, but bring $8.25 because it is easier and we can give the extra ( not a lot) to the person at the counter. If we have less than 20, it will be $9.05. Please bring cash, and the right change for either amount. We have to make one payment to get the discount.
This is a strictly social event. No talent or experience necessary. We divide people up into groups of four or five. There are two courses and we use both. Afterwards we have the awards ceremony in the outdoor patio. Everyone’s a winner.
Rain date Sept. 10
To date, no one has volunteered to organize either the Sept. 7 or 9th canoe trips, therefore they will be cancelled.
We also need a trip organizer and tower for the Sept. 16th trip (Grand River – Otterbein-Freeport). This is a Thursday Easy Breezy trip. Contact Carol Marion for the trip package that Anne has left with her.
Trip: Rockwood Conservation Area
(161 Fall St S., Guelph/ Eramosa, On.)
Date: Sept.2
Time: Meet at the shed at 9:00 for a 9:15 departure
Trip Organizer: Brenda Welch brendajwelch@hotmail.com or call 519-884-2168
Tower: Armand Martin
Details: Easy Breezy– Open to all members on a first come basis. This is a scenic flat water paddle. There are interesting rock formations including limestone cliffs, caves and glacial potholes.
Skill level: Basic Training required
Shuttle: No
Trip Fee: $6
*Additional cost for park entry to be paid at the gate-$6 per person($5.31+tax)
Optional lunch, swim, or walk: Beside the usual canoeing gear, bring a lunch if you wish to join us for a picnic afterwards. Also bring your bathing suit and towel if you wish to swim and appropriate foot wear if you wish to go on a walk.
There is a washroom and change room open in the beach area. A mask is required to enter.
There are also some very nice walking trails. There are over 200 potholes in the park that vary in size and diameter.
In the beach area there are lots of picnic tables and plenty of parking.
Please call or email Brenda Welch to save your spot.
In this blog post, you will find the trip details for Tuesday, August 31st. Please read carefully. If you decide to participate, please follow the directions below, including contacting the Trip Organizer directly as indicated to save your spot. If you sign up, but end up changing your mind, please let the Trip Organizer know before trip day so your spot can be filled and we don’t end up waiting for you!
Trip: Saugeen River #1– Walkerton (LOBIE’S PARK ACCESS #5 (WALKERTON)- TO CONC. 10 RIVER ACCESS #7)
Date: August 31st
Time: Meet at the shed at 8:00 a.m. for a 8:15 a.m. departure
Trip Organizers: Eugene & Carol Marion (caroline.milla4@gmail.com or call 519-570-6250
Tower: Armand Martin
Details: This is another club favourite! Lots of challenges, fast water with moderate rapids and plenty of opportunity to practice river reading skills. This is an all day trip so we can’t guarantee when we will be back so come prepared with lots of water, snacks and a lunch. There is a section of the river where we stop for lunch and have some river fun, so come prepared if you plan on getting wet. We will end the day with a stop for icecream or supper (your choice) on the way back, so bring extra money.
Skill Level: Experienced paddlers only! There are sections with fast moving water that require skills not covered in basic training!
Shuttle: Yes
Trip Fee: $9 (Out of town trip more than 100 km)
Please contact Carol Marion at caroline.milla4@gmail.com or call 519-570-6250 to save your spot for this trip. You will receive a confirmation email on Monday from the trip organizer.
Trips for this week are:
Tuesday, August24th – Grand River – Petrocan to Glenn Morris -$6. (meeting time correction- see trip specifics).
Thursday, August 26th – Stratford Lake (Easy Breezy) – $6.
For more details and trip specifics, please see here {link}
Don’t forget to contact Anne Woolner at 519-743-2277 to save your spot for either trip. Please note that the meeting time for the Tuesday trip is 8:30 a.m., NOT 8:00 a.m. If you are going to be late or have to cancel, let Anne know asap.
Remember to check your email first thing Tuesday/Thursday morning before you head out in case of cancellation!
Make sure to bring lots of water, sunscreen and snacks/lunch.
Please note that there is construction on Weber St. between Northfield and King St. and the traffic is one way. To access Dutton Dr., you must come in from Northfield Dr. or Parkside Ave.
Make sure your trip money is prepared in advance and in an envelope with the amount and your name on it. There will be no change.
Don’t forget to bring your own masks and hand sanitizer.
What to bring on a canoe trip {link}
ATTENTION: We still need people to volunteer to organize trips beginning next week as Anne and Frank will be away on vacation. You can see what’s on the shedule here.
