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SAUGEEN RIVER {Part 2} – Photos

Hello all!

Thanks to everyone who came out on this second leg of the Saugeen River. It was perfect day to enjoy the scenery, the water, each other’s company and an ice cream treat at the end:)

We had 24 canoeists on this paddle which we haven’t seen in quite a while! Here are some photos to capture the trip:

Of course after laboring so hard on the river and burning up all those calories, we rewarded ourselves with ice cream at the end of the trip. It was definitely one of the highlights of the day.

Check out the variety and the size of the cones (regular size)!!

In case you missed any of the blog posts that were published this past week, here are links to the most recent:

July:
NITH RIVER (Ayr-Wolverton) Photos
GRAND RIVER (Paris – Brantford) – Reminder
BLOG COMMENTS/UPDATES
LOST CLUB KEY

August:
MARK YOUR CALENDARS (Month of August)
ANNUAL OLD SALTS MINI GOLF TOURNAMENT (August 22nd)
POTLUCK LUNCH (August 25th)

Did you know that the trip schedule is posted on the OSSCC website? If you need to access the schedule quickly and don’t want to log into the blog, you can find it here: 2019 Trip Schedule. (Does not have Trip Organizers or times listed)

NITH RIVER {Ayr to Wolverton} – Photos

Those of you who missed this part of the Nith River will be happy to know that the trip was a big hit and will hopefully be on the schedule for next year. The general consensus of those who came out was that it was a fun experience with lots of current, minor “rapids” and lots of chances to practice water reading skills to keep us on our toes.

Thanks to Lynn Warmington and Dianne Wagner for scouting, organizing and leading this trip. Here are some photos to show some high points of this fun trip. Enjoy:)

Please use the “comments” section below to provide any suggestions or feedback.

In case you missed any of the blog posts that were published in the last several days, here are links to the most recent:

July:
GRAND RIVER (Paris – Brantford)
BLOG COMMENTS/UPDATES
LOST CLUB KEY

August:
MARK YOUR CALENDARS (Month of August)
ANNUAL OLD SALTS MINI GOLF TOURNAMENT (August 22nd)
POTLUCK LUNCH (August 25th)

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! {AUGUST}

AUGUST 6 – GRAND RIVER – BRANTFORD

Brant Conservation Area to Erie Blvd
Cost: $6
Trip Co-Ordinator: Anne Woolner, Frank Kuntz
Tower: Frank Kuntz

AUGUST 13 – SAUGEEN RIVER

Paisley (Access #10) to HWY 17 bridge (Access #13
Cost: $9
Trip Co-Ordinators: Evan & Jane Jenkins
Towers: Evan Jenkins, Eugene Marion
This is a fun trip that will end with a swim at Port Elgin (so bring your bathing suit), fish and chips at the beach and ice cream in Mildmay

AUGUST 15 -MOYER’S LANDING / RIVER BLUFFS

Easy-Breezy paddle – open to all
Cost: $6
Trip Co-OrdinatorS: Pina Tenti, Marilynn Fisher
Tower: TBD

AUGUST 20 – GRAND RIVER

Glen Morris to Birley Gates
Cost: $6
Trip Co-Ordinators: Eugene & Carol Marion
Tower: Eugene Marion

AUGUST 22- ANNUAL MINI GOLF TOURNAMENT

Where: Max’s Sports World, 800 King St. N. Waterloo
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Rain Date: August 23rd
Everyone welcome!

AUGUST 25 – MEMBERSHIP POTLUCK LUNCH

WHERE: Pat & Murray’s (Pioneer Sportsman Club)
WHEN: Sunday, August 25th
TIME: 12:00 noon

AUGUST 27 – LUTHER MARSH

Cost: $6
Trip Co-Ordinator: Volunteer required
Tower: Volunteers required

AUGUST 29 – GRAND RIVER

Easy Breezy: Otterbein Rd to Freeport (King St.)
Cost$6
Trip Co-Ordinator: Al Dunn
Tower: Volunteer required
Everyone welcome!

Please check back often should there be a change in the trip schedule or for more trip details! Use the comments section below if you have any questions;)

do not plan any other activities on canoe trip days. we cannot guarantee when we’ll be back!

Please be on time for scheduled departures so there is time to sign in, pay trip fee, organize number of canoes required, arrange transportation/car pools, etc. The sooner we can get to our destination, the sooner we can get on the water! You won’t want to end up having to car top a canoe or be left behind!! (Please leave enough time to get to the shed, but if you get caught up in traffic, please let the trip coordinator know as this will make a difference in how many canoes are required and if we need another tower)

If you have any questions about the canoe trips, please contact the trip coordinators listed with the trips on the schedule.

If you are towing for any of the above trips, please keep track of your mileage from the time you leave the shed to the time you return to the shed after the trip. Remember to either pick up a towing reimbursement form from the binder in the shed or download it from here.

In case you missed it…….

Reminder: Canoe Trip Protocols!!

What to bring on a canoe excursion.

What you can do to make canoe days fun for everybody!

Safety on the Water!

Canoe Terminology!

GRAND RIVER- Paris – Brantford {July 30th}

Tuesday, July 30-Grand River -Bean Park, Paris to Brant Conservation area

This is a hazy, summer paddle with wide river vistas and a chance to see Bald Eagles!

Paddle time is about 2 hours. The drive is one hour each way. Shuttle is about 30 minutes total. Bring the usual sunscreen, insect repellent, snack/lunch and lots of water.

Meet at the shed at 8:30 for an 8:45 am departure. Cost is $6.00. Don’t forget drivers need a little extra for driving ($5?).

Please check your blog before heading out on Tuesday morning in case of cancellation.

Trip co-coordinators are: Anne Woolner & Frank Kuntz

Towers- Frank Kuntz

BLOG COMMENTS/UPDATES

Hello all!

When you receive blog post emails, please do not respond/reply to the email notification (it will be lost in cyberspace). The purpose of the email notifications is to let you know that something has been posted for your information.

Please log in to the blog post itself (either by clicking on the blog post title or on the “read more in blog post…” button at the bottom of the email notification) and post in the comments section below the post and respond there. (Under “Leave a Reply“). That way, everyone can see your response and contribute to the dialogue. Your comments and feedback are greatly appreciated!

To find out what members are saying in the comments, check out the “WHAT MEMBERS ARE SAYING” on the blog. (located at the side if you are viewing from a desktop, laptop, tablet (landscape view), below if using a tablet (portrait view) or phone.

Utilizing the comments section is a great way to provide feedback on a particular canoe trip, thank trip organizers, give suggestions, etc.

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

Membership Resources:
*Link to Web Site
*Membership List
*Printable Materials (forms, etc.)
*Canoeing Terminology

Trip Schedule

Trip Organizer Resources:
*Trip Organizer Responsibilities
*Trip Organizer Check List
*Towers
*Alternate Trips
*River Flow Information

Blog Admin

NOTTAWASAGA RIVER- {July 23rd) Reminder

Weather for tomorrow is Sunny and 22 Degrees C., perfect day for a river paddle. The Edenvale to Wasaga Beach portion we are paddling is approximately 15 kms (3-4 hrs). This portion of the route offers several highlights including Jack’s Lake, a series of small and easily navigated rapids just downstream from Jack’s Lake, and the largest group of parabolic sand dunes in the province. The river is home to numerous mammals and the bird life is abundant and over 200 species have been sited. The river also supports 32 species of fish.

This trip is open to all members! (see “What to bring on a Canoe Excursion“)

We will meet at the shed between 7:30 -7:50 am so we can leave at 8:00 am sharp. Since this is one of our longer trips, the cost will be $9.00.

Check List For a Fun Day on The Water

Canoe Trip Protocols

Trip Co-Ordinators: Alberta Piche 519-500-3133 and Mark Zelinka
Towers: Armand Martin and Frank Kuntz.

NOTTAWASAGA RIVER – July 23rd

JULY 23- NOTTAWASAGA RIVER

Edenvale Conservation area to Wasaga Sports Park
Trip Coordinators: Alberta Piche
Tower: Armand Martin
Open to all.
Jackk’s Lake is a wildlife sanctuary with an opportunity to see blue herons, bald eagles, egrets, cormorants and more!
Cost $9
This is one of our longer trips with a good 2 hr drive to the put in. Meet at the shed for 7:30 a.m. to depart at 7:50 a.m.

Watch your email for further trip details on Monday.

Alberta Piche

EASY BREEZY CANCELLED!

Due to lack of interest and no tower, tomorrow’s Easy Breezy is being cancelled.

The next Easy Breezy is scheduled for August 15th. (Moyer’s Landing to River’s Bluff)

There hasn’t been much interest in our Easy Breezy outings this year. Attendance has been much lower than in the past. We have also not had anyone volunteer to tow for the past several trips either.

Therefore, the question to our membership is:
1) Do we continue with Easy Breezy paddles?
2) If yes, are you willing to volunteer to be a Trip Organizer or be a tower?
3) If yes, how often would you paddle on an Easy Breezy trip?
4) If no, why?

Please use the comments below to start a discussion, provide feedback and suggestions.

LOST CLUB KEY

It has been brought to our attention that someone borrowed the shed key that was kept at Wing 404 in the box with other keys.

Could whoever borrowed it please return it to Wing 404 asap and contact Eugene Marion / Armand Martin to let them know that you returned it.

If anyone else has keys they are not using, please contact Armand Martin.

Thank you.

Eugene 519-501-2078
Armand Martin 226-899-6339