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EASY BREEZY – ROYAL CITY PARK, GUELPH {June 27th}

THURSDAY, JUNE 27TH – GUELPH, ROYAL CITY PARK

Easy Breezy paddle. Don’t miss this lovely outing!

-Where the Speed and Eramosa rivers meet.
-Open to all members.
-One of our all time favourite paddles!
-Followed by ice-cream at the Boathouse (Optional).
-Make sure to bring the usual canoe gear; lunch, lots of water, hat,     sunscreen…etc.
-Weather forecast for Thursday: Sunny with temperature around 30 degrees C. (Summer is here!)

Meet at the shed at 9:00 am with departure time at 9:15 am.
Cost:$6.

Pina Tenti 519-893-9249, Marilynn Fisher 519-743-9365 and Al  Dunn Trip Organizers

Glen Morris to Birley Gates

This stretch of the Grand River is popular because it is doeable throughout the canoeing season. Depending on the river flow there are lots of rapids and some challenging areas. Deer can often be seen as well as the occasional muskrat.

Be sure to bring lots of water, lunch , sunscreen, a hat and your best paddling skills. As of Sunday there is a chance of rain, so bring your rain gear.

Cost is $6    Meet at the shed at 8:30. Your trip organizers are: Lynn Warmington,  Mark Zelinka  and Dianne Wagner.

We did this section in our training so it will be interesting to see how the river has changed.  Lots hope for a sunny fun filled day.

 

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! {MONTH OF JULY}

Sending this out early so you can plan your summer canoe excursions. We have lots of fun trips planned…….hope to see you on the water!

JULY 2- NITH RIVER – AYR TO WOLVERTON

  • Trip Coordinators: Lynn Warmington, Dianne Wagner
  • Tower: Eugene Marion
  • A new trip.  Some nice drops in the water with some small rapids and ripples
  • Cost: $6

JULY 9- SAUGEEN RIVER – CONCESSION 10 TO PAISLEY

  • Trip Coordinators: Eugene Marion, Carol Marion
  • Tower: Eugene Marion
  • Great river practice for everyone. A few small rapids
  • Cost: $9

JULY 11 – WATERFORD NORTH CONSERVATION (Easy Breezy)

  • Trip Coordinator: Al Dunn
  • Tower: Al Dunn
  • Another new experience. Open to all members
  • Cost: $6

JULY 16- PUSLINCH LAKE (Night Paddle)

  • Trip Coordinator: Mark Zelinka
  • Tower: Volunteers required!
  • Evening moonlight paddle. Open to all!
  • Meet at the shed at 6:30 pm.
  • Bring usual canoeing gear and a headlamp.
  • Cost: $6

JULY 23- NOTTAWASAGA RIVER

  • Edenvale Conservation area to Wasaga Sports Park
  • Trip Coordinators: Alberta Piche
  • 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

JULY 30 – GRAND RIVER – BEAN PARK (Paris) – BRANT CONSERVATION (Wilk’s Dam)

  • Trip Coordinators: Ann Woolner, Frank Kuntz
  • Tower: Frank Kuntz
  • A lazy, hazy summer paddle with wide river vistas and a chance to see bald eagles
  • Cost: $6

For times and other trip information see here!

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!

Fun at Paradise Lake! {PHOTOS}

 

Judging from the photos that were submitted, there was lots of fun to be had at this year’s Paradise Lake Fun Day! Many thanks to Don Lawrence for the great photos:)

 

Also, please extend a special thanks to Pam Krokoszynski, Marguerite Cardinal and the Social Committee for organizing this wonderful day!

TRIP CHANGE FOR TUESDAY JUNE 25

Due to the Speed River being too low we will be doing the Grand River from Glen Morris to Birley Gates.  This is also on the schedule for August 20th but is a favourite and is always different and exciting  depending on the water level.

Trip organizer is Lynn Warmington

 

CANCELLED!!

 

Tomorrow’s Easy Breezy trip to Mountsberg Reservoir is being cancelled due to lack of interest/response.  The next Easy Breezy trip is on June 27th at the Guelph Royal City park.  Mark your calendars!!

This year’s fall Bondi is officially cancelled due to lack of interest. Hopefully by taking a break in 2019, someone will volunteer to take the lead in organizing next year’s Bondi fall trip.

EASY BREEZY- Mountsberg Reservoir June 20th {Reminder}

Just a reminder that the Easy Breezy canoe trip scheduled for Thursday, June 20th (MOUNTSBERG RESERVOIR) is a go. Please let me know you are coming by Wed. June 19th 8:00 pm.

We will be meeting at the shed at 9:00 am and departing at 9:15 am. Cost is $6. See here for links on what to bring, etc

Please note that there is also a charge of $6.75 per person to get into the park.

Al Dunn, Trip Organizer
519-575-8792
ward_@netflash.net

 

Paradise Lake Fun Day {Reminder}

Tuesday June 18 – Fun Day at Paradise Lake reminder!

This event is for OSSCC members who have previously registered.
Our day starts at on Tuesday June 18th at 9:00 am at Camp Ki-Wa-Y.
For those who wish to carpool please meet at 8:30 am at the 404.  All others should proceed directly to Camp Ki-Wa-Y. We will all meet with the program staff in the camp’s parking lot.

What to bring: ​your pfd; small dry sack, water, sunhat, sunscreen , insect repellent, plus bathing suit and towel. (Canoes and paddles are supplied at the camp)

Location: ​​​Camp Ki-Wa-Y, 3738 Hessen Strasse, St Clements
Time: ​​​​9am to 3pm (approx.)
Directions from the 404: ​
o Turn R onto Weber St (go 2.1km, about 4 minutes)
o Turn L onto Benjamin Rd/Regional Road 40 (go 5.7km, about 7minutes)
o Turn R onto Kressler Rd/Regional Rd 16 (go 98m)
o Take the first L onto Hessen Strasse/Township Rd 5 East (go 3.5 km, about 7 minutes)
o Turn L into the camp driveway at 3738 Hessen Strasse and proceed to the parking lot next to buildings (350 m, 1minute)

What is included: ​​Continental breakfast and lunch are provided
Canoeing on a beautiful private lake; participating in games on the water
Optional swimming opportunity

** Please note that this is a rain or shine event. In the event of unfavourable weather please bring your favourite board games. We look forward to seeing you there. Don’ forget to take pictures (submit to info@oldsaltsclub.com)