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Big Creek

Tuesday’s paddle is on Big Creek down near Long Point. This river is know as the Amazon of Ontario. It’s a very interesting river with lots of twists and turns. There are no visible rocks but because of the flooding this year there are a couple of trees across the river that we will have to climb over. There was a log jam but I believe it has been cleared. The takeout is very muddy so make sure you have your water shoes on. I encountered a few bugs so bug spray is another good idea. Bring the usual gear: lunch, water, rain apparel , sunscreen, etc. As of Sunday there is a chance it will but no thunderstorms yet. Those who went last year really enjoyed it.

Meet at the shed at 8:00am. Please don’t be late as it is a long drive. It takes about 1hour and 30 minutes to get there plus  shuttle time.

The cost is $9.00  Don’t forget the drivers !

Trip organizers are Dianne and Lynn .

MARK YOUR CALENDERS! {Last one for 2019} Printable! [UPDATED]

Hello all,
This will be the final edition of “Mark Your Calendar” for this season. Please use the “Print” option at the bottom of the page to print for future reference if preferred.

Canoe Outings

Sept 3 – Big Creek

  • Norfolk County to Port Royal
  • Meandering waterway through Norfolk County toward Lake Erie’s Long Point Bay
  • Surrounded by Carolinian forests
  • Referred to as the “Canadian Amazon”
  • Open to everyone!
  • Cost: $9
  • Trip Organizers: Dianne Wagner (519-698-2724) and Lynn Warmington (519-846-9243
  • Tower(s): Armand Martin, Eugene Marion

Sept 10 – Grand River

  • Petro Can, (Cambridge) to Glen Morris
  • One of our favourite runs
  • Open to everyone!
  • Cost: $6
  • Trip Organizers: Eugene Marion (519-501-2078) and Carol Marion (519-570-6250)
  • Tower(s): Eugene Marion, ?

Sept 12 – Nith River (Easy Breezy)

  • No shuttle involved
  • Cost: $6
  • Trip Organizer: Al Dunn
  • Tower: Volunteer Required!

Sept 17th – Rescheduled Moonlight Paddle

  • We will be checking out the many cottages during our leisurely paddle (approx. 2 hrs.), enjoy the September sunset over the lake, and then return on peaceful moonlit waters, under a starry sky.
  • Each member is asked to wear a headlamp for safety reasons.
  • Cost: $6
    Meet at the shed, at 5:45. Leaving by 6:00pm.
  • Trip Coordinator: Mark Zelinka (519-651-3186)
  • Tower(s): Volunteer(s) required!!

Sept 24 – Rockwood Conservation Area

  • Canoeing, potluck supper (bonfire, wiener roast)
  • High limestone outcrops with rock base grottos and narrow passages for exploring
  • Meet at the shed at 2 p.m.
  • Cost: $6
  • Trip Organizer: Marilynn Fisher (519-743-9365)
  • Tower(s): Volunteer(s) required!!

Oct 1 – Regatta

  • Laurel Creek, Waterloo
  • Games, canoeing and fun time.
  • Potluck lunch.
  • Meet at Laurel Creek, Waterloo
  • Organizer: TBD

Upcoming Events You Don’t
Want to Miss!

Oct. 8 – Visit to the Amazing Corn Maze!

  • Meet at the 404 at 9:45 am to carpool, or meet us at Nauman’s farm, 3250 Hessen Strasse Rd. at 10 am.
  • We will have a friendly competition navigating the maze in teams. You will not get lost alone!
  • There will be an opportunity to shop.( They have more kinds of squash than I’ve ever seen any where else, and lots of other seasonal goodies).
  • Afterwards those who wish can join us for lunch at Homestyle Diner.( in the strip mall at the corner of Albert and Bearinger Rd.)
  • Wear comfortable casual clothes and appropriate footwear in case the corn maze is muddy.
  • Rain date: Oct. 15th

Oct. 17th – Annual General Meeting (AGM)

  • Location: Wing 404 R.C.A.F.A., Rotary Adult Centre, 510 Dutton Dr., Waterloo, ON
  • Time: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
  • End-of-the Season meeting for our general membership
  • Election/Re-election of Board Members
  • Presentation of Financials
  • Celebrate the end of another successful canoe season
  • Great opportunity to meet or get reacquainted with members you haven’t seen much of during the season.
  • Lots of goodies and other surprises planned!

Oct 29 – Car Rally

  • Meet at the 404 at 9:30 am.
  • More details to follow as we get closer to the date

Nov 5 – Geocaching

  • This is still in the planning stages
  • To be confirmed later

Dec. 10 – Annual Christmas Party

  • Meet and greet in the Great Hall at Luther Village
  • Time: 12:00 noon
  • Full turkey dinner served at 12:30
  • More details to follow closer to the date

We still need to plan the annual canoe cleanup day. Stay tuned for updates!

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Puslinch Lake Evening/Moonlight Paddle – Rescheduled: September 17th

 

Tuesday, September 17th – Open to all members

Our annual evening paddle along the Puslinch Lake shoreline has been rescheduled for Tuesday September 17th. We will be checking out the many cottages during our leisurely paddle (approx. 2 hrs.), enjoy the September sunset over the lake, and then return on peaceful moonlit waters, under a starry sky. Each member is asked to wear a headlamp for safety reasons.

Any member(s) planning to dine at the Old Marina Restaurant before our paddle should give themselves plenty of extra time, and contact the trip organizer in advance.

Remember to bring: water, insect repellent, sunglasses, a snack, a change of clothes, and *a headlamp* (a flashlight is optional; useful, but not necessary)

Cost: $6
Meet at the shed, at 5:45. Leaving by 6:00pm.

Trip Coordinator: Mark Zelinka

Towers: Needed Anyone willing to assist, contact Mark, at zelinkamd@gmail.com

 

Blog & Web site Updates

 

If you haven’t visited the blog in a while, you are missing some great features, news and resources!

Membership Resources:

Trip Schedule

Trip Organizer Resources:

Videos and Photos

  • this area included training/skill video, trip slide presentations and photos from events
  • there are still some trip photos to post, so stay tuned

OSSCC Web Site

Take time to visit the OSSCC Web page some time and forward the link to anyone you think might be interested in our club.

The web page tells everyone who we are as a club:

Main/Landing page

What’s Coming?

We are hoping to utilize the blog as a “library” where we can house club resources in one convenient space for members to access.  At some point, we hope to upload trip maps, trip descriptions and other resources for members to use, particularly Trip Organizers.

We are also developing a section where we hope to harness the memories and experience from our older members in a section called “The Way We Were”. If anyone has any photos or memorabilia, etc. to share, contact Bill Butler at info@oldsaltsclub.com.

The Web Site also has lots of resources (as described above) and is a great way to let interested seniors know we exist and what we are about.

So…..instead of just reading the email notification without visiting the blog itself, take the time to click on the blog post and even make a comment or suggestion. It is worth it!

GRAND RIVER {August 29th} Easy Breezy!

Our  Easy Breezy Trip on August 29th is on the Grand River from Otterbein Road to Freeport in Kitchener

Paddling time is approximately 2 hours- Shuttle time 20 minutes.  See  maps below.

This is a pretty stretch of the river and an easy paddle.  The river can be deep in places, but we might encounter some shallow areas.

We will be passing the Waterloo Wellington Airport on the left, and before reaching the final destination, we will see Chicopee Ski Hill Area on the right.

We will pass the Fairview Rd bridge, and Just before we arrive at our destination we will go under the Rail Bridge and the King St. Bridge near the Freeport hospital.

The river at the take out might be a shallow, normally it is best to go around the small island to approach our exit.

Remember to bring the usual canoe gear as well as water, snacks/lunch.  We will have brief stops on the river and lunch at the take out.

Weather conditions  should be ideal, Sunny. High 23, cooler in the morning.

Meet at the shed at 9:00 a.m. Cost is $6

Trip co-ordinators:  Pina Tenti, Dianne Wagner, Al Dunn

Towing:  Eugene Marion

Shuttle from Otterbein Rd to Freeport
Directions from Wing 404 to Otterbein Rd.

 

 

Always check your email before leaving for the shed, weather conditions might change. Trips can be cancelled due to bad weather.

LUTHER MARSH TRIP DETAILS (August 27th)

Our trip on Tuesday August 27th is to the Luther Marsh . It will take about an hour from Wing 404 to get to our destination. The trip is open to all who enjoy flat water paddling accompanied by the occasional wind gust .

The Luther Marsh Wildlife Management Area is a biological treasure in the headwaters area of the Grand River watershed. The 5,900-hectare property centres on the 1,400-hectare Luther Lake, created by Luther Dam, built in 1954. Surrounding it are wetlands, fields and forests providing habitat to a wide variety of birds, animals, plants and trees. It is one of the best bird-watching spots in Ontario so bring binoculars if you have some. We will put in and take out at the north east side, near the dam so there will be no shuttle.

The weather : Light rain starts tonight, both here in Kitchener and in the Arthur area. It will be light raining while we’re on the lake, with a steady rain not beginning until afternoon. Temperature 21, feels like 24. Bring sunscreen and lots of water, rain gear and also see “What to Bring on a Canoe Excursion”in the Blog.

The cost of this trip is $6. Meet at the shed by 8:30 am for a 8:45 am departure.

Trip Organizers and towers are Chris Sheppard and Alberta Piche
BE SURE TO CHECK / Tuesday morning for possible changes although lightening is not in the forecast fortunately.