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UPDATE: September Bondi Trip

BONDI MEETING this coming WEDNESDAY, June 8th, at 10:30am!

The important Organizational and Information Meeting for our Club’s September trip to the Bondi Lodge, in the Algonquin Park area, (previously postponed from May 20th) will be held this Wednesday at 10:30 am. Those members who 1) signed up in March, 2) the (few) individuals on the ‘Waiting List’, and 3) anyone who wishes to be placed on the ‘Waiting List’ are strongly encouraged to attend.

We will meet outside the canoe shed. Please, bring a folding/camp chair for this meeting. Also, a rain jacket or umbrella is suggested, if rain is threatening that morning.

Your committment and a downpayment cheque of $120/individual, made out to Old Salts Seniors Canoe Club, are required to reserve the Bondi Lodge for our group. This will guarantee your spot on the trip but will only be accepted after this meeting until Wednesday June 22nd. After that date, members on the ‘Waiting List’ will be given the opportunity to fill in any opening(s).

Please, R.S.V.P. the Trip Organizer, Mark Zelinka asap, if planning to attend zelinkamd@gmail.com or 519-651-3186.

Mark Zelinka, Bondi Trip Organizer

Direct any questions or concerns to Mark directly!

Thursday, June 9th Trip/Pot Luck Details

In this blog post, you will find the trip details for Thursday, June 9th. 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- Freeport- Pat’s trailer (211 Pioneer Tower Road)
Date: Thursday, June 9th
Time: Meet Anne at the shed at 9:00 a.m. for a 9:15 a.m. departure
Trip Leader(s): Anne Woolner
Tower: Frank Kuntz
Details: EASY BREEZY – POT LUCK! All are welcome. On this trip, we will paddle past the Pioneer Tower. This is a leisurely paddle that will end with a pot luck lunch at a member’s trailer where we will meet & greet both new and returning members! (details below)
Skill Level: EASY BREEZY – Basic training required, but be aware a short portage is required.
Shuttle: Yes
Trip Fee: $8
Pot Luck Details: This is great opportunity to socialize and meet our 2022 members!

If you are canoeing, please bring your food item in a cooler or prepared for transport and make sure it is in a vehicle going to Pat’s trailer and staying there, not in the trunk of the car returning the drivers to the put in. Bring your own drinks, plates, cutlery and a lawn chair. Coffee will be provided.

People who are not canoeing this trip are welcome to come for the pot luck only. Meet in the parking lot at 211 Pioneer Tower Rd. at 11 am and Pat will let you in. The Park is called the Pioneer Sportsmans Club. Directions: If you take the expressway south from Kitchener towards 401, take the King St. exit, towards London. When you get to Sportsworld Dr. turn right. On that side it is Baxter. Take the right hand fork in the road. That is Pioneer Tower Rd. 211 is on the left after a green area past the houses.

Please contact Anne Woolner (519-743-2277 or annewoolner@hotmail.com) to save your spot for this trip. If you are planning to come to the Pot Luck without canoeing, please let Anne know as well so we know how many people to expect at Pat’s trailer.

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 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.

- 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!

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.

- 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.

- 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

Bondi Meeting Reminder

Meeting for anyone wanting to go to Bondi from September 19-23 is on Friday, May 20th at 10:30 a.m.

Details found here {link}

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

INVITATION: Wilderness First Aid & Medicine Workshop

You are invited to attend a 2 hour workshop presentation that is being hosted by our very own Alicia Smith. Details are as follows:

Speaker: Dr. Juliet Veens, Physician and ER Doctor. Juliet is currently completing her training in the Wilderness Medicine Fellowship Programme.
Date: Thursday, June 30 6-8:00 p.m.
Location: 250 Gage Ave, Kitchener, ON N2M 2C8
Presentation: Wilderness First Aid; injuries/illnesses encountered in back country camping; Planning for interior camping, high altitude first aid.
She will cover specific topics we are interested in if we send the topics to her in advance. If interested, she would like to know the goals we wish to achieve through attending this presentation in order to tailor it to our needs.
Workshop: no certification; a higher level thinking workshop
Cost: $10.00 per person (for charities only); cash or cheques made out to SJAmbulance Kitchener-Waterloo.
-there may be a small fee if materials are required
Participants: All welcome, but space is limited. Register ASAP to reserve your spot! They are filling up fast!! She provides her own materials/projector/screen/powerpoint presentation
Length of presentation: 2 hours in person
What to bring: the first aid kits you take on trips, backcountry trip first aid kits
Venue: Indoors

How to Register: 3 Ways

1. Participants can contact Alicia with immediate payment (She will be at the shed on Monday for 9:10-9:30, Intermediate training, or bring to my home)
2. OR St. John Ambulance, Gage Street, Susie at Susie.Baranowicz@sja.ca or call 519-579-6285.
3. OR contact Alicia at 519-699-9260

Alicia Smith
alicia2smith@gmail.com

519-699-9260
3294 Weimar LIne, Wellesley N0B 2T0