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Thursday Trip Reminder {July 29th}

Did you mark your calendar?

Trip:  {Easy Breezy} Flordale

Meet at the shed for 9:00 a.m so we can leave by 9:15 a.m.

Don’t forget to contact Lynn Warmington at   lynnwarmington1@gmail.com or call 519-846-9243 to save your spot for Thursday’s trip. If you can’t come, but reserved a spot, don’t forget to let Lynn know as well.

Remember to check your email  first thing Thurs. morning in case of cancellation should there be inclement weather.

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.

Trip details can be found here!  Bring a lunch to enjoy afterwards!

Club Handbooks & Rules will also be available for $10.

 

 

Upcoming trips for next week:

Aug 3 – (Grand River) Kaufman’s Flats-Shirley Dr. (Trip change in schedule)
Aug 5th – {Easy Breezy} Guelph Royal City Park (Speed River)

There may be other changes to the schedule so check back often!  If you are having trouble viewing it on your phone or tablet, instructions to change your screen to “desktop view” are above the chart.

July 29th Trip Details {Easy Breezy}

Mark your calendars…….

Thursday’s trip info is as follows:

Trip: Flordale (part of Woolwich Reservoir)
Date:  July 29th
Trip Organizer: Lynn Warmington
Tower: Armand  Martin
Time:  Meet at the shed at 9:00 a.m. for 9:15 a.m. departure
Details: Easy Breezy – Open to all members.  This is an easy flat water paddle.  Great opportunity to reconnect with members you haven’t seen in a while, meet and welcome new members and just enjoy being outdoors and on the water! Good time to practice strokes as well.
Skill Level: Basic  training required
Shuttle: No
Trip Fee: $6

Canoe Trip Times and Pre-Trip Measures
What to Bring on a Canoe Excursion
What to do on Canoe Day

Reminders:

    1. Members must submit 2021 Membership form/waiver and fees before participating on canoe outings.
    2. Covid protocols will still be followed, so bring masks and your own hand sanitizer. See 2021 Reopening Strategy.
    3. Members must be fully vaccinated as outlined in the 2021 Reopening Strategy
    4. Members should have trip fee prepared in advance of the trip to minimize handling of money.
      • Exact fee only. There will be no change available.
      • Fee must be in a sealed envelope with the name of the participant and the amount of money inside clearly written on the outside for verification purposes.

Please contact   Lynn Warmington  at lynnwarmington1@gmail.com or call 519-846-9243 to preregister for this trip. Spots will be saved on a first come first serve basis.

Note: We will have the hard copies of the Club “Handbook & Club Rules” available to purchase at the shed. This is a beautiful, professionally printed manual for those of you who don’t have printers or would prefer a hard copy to have on hand. The cost of this book is $10 which will go the “Shed Relocation Project” fund. Everything you want to know about the Club is in this book!

Comment below!

Tuesday Trip Reminder {July 27th}

Did you mark your calendar!

Trip: (Grand River) Kaufman’s Flats-Shirley Dr.

Meet at the shed for 8:30 a.m so we can leave by 8:45 a.m.

Don’t forget to contact Anne Woolner at  annewoolner@hotmail.com or call 519-743-2277 to save your spot for Tuesday’s trip. If you can’t come, but reserved a spot, don’t forget to let Anne know that as well.

Trip details can be found here!

 

 

 

Upcoming trips can be found here.

 

Aug 3rd Trip Details (July 27 rescheduled))

***UPDATE***

Tuesday’s trip info is as follows:

Trip: Grand River – Kaufman’s Flats to Shirley Dr.
Date:  August 3rd
Time:  Meet at the shed at 8:30 a.m.
Trip Organizer: Anne Woolner  annewoolner@hotmail.com
Tower: Armand Martin
Details:  A leisurely paddle past Bridgeport and Bingeman’s Park.
Skill Level: Basic training required
Shuttle: Yes
Trip Fee: $6

Canoe Trip Times and Pre-Trip Measures
What to Bring on a Canoe Excursion
What to do on Canoe Day

Please note that there is construction on Weber St. between Northfield Dr.and King St. and the traffic is one way.  To access Dutton Dr., you must come in from Northfield Dr. or Parkside Ave.

Reminders:

    1. Members must submit 2021 Membership form/waiver and fees before participating on canoe outings.
    2. Covid protocols will still be followed, so bring  masks and your own hand sanitizer. See 2021 Reopening Strategy.
    3. Members must be fully vaccinated as outlined in the 2021 Reopening Strategy
    4. Members should have trip fee prepared in advance of the trip to minimize handling of money.
      • Exact fee only. There will be no change available.
      • Fee must be in a sealed envelope with the name of the participant and the amount of money inside clearly written on the outside for verification purposes.

Please contact Anne Woolner at annewoolner@hotmail.com or call 519-742-2277 to preregister for this trip. Spots will be saved on a first come first serve basis. If you reserved a spot for July 27th, you will need to let Anne know that you would like to reserve a spot for August 3rd

To see what’s coming up….check out the Trip Schedule

Future Trip Ideas – Tell us what you think!

 

 

Membership Bits & Pieces!

I’d like to give a big welcome to all our new members. With the training done, we hope to see you out on our trips and get the chance to know you. Also, a big welcome back to all our returning members and getting back into the swing of things. Our first trip on July 20th was a blast!

Blog vs Website

Just to clarify a few misconceptions, the OSSCC website is our place on the internet that is open to everyone and a glimpse of what we are all about.  The Blog is a place that is exclusive to our membership to use as a communication and information hub. Sometime they are confused, but each has a specific purpose so why not check them both out!
Website: http://www.oldsaltsclub.com/
Blog: https://oldsaltsclub.com/wp/

To find out more about the Blog and how to navigate it, click on this {link}.

Canoeing Resources

We have worked hard to compile resources that our members can use to make their canoeing experiences enjoyable and safe.
What to do on Canoe Day
What to Bring on a Canoe Excursion
Know Your Strokes – diagrams & videos
Canoeing Terminology

Canoe Trip Schedule

You can find the canoe trip schedule {here}.  We will probably extend it into October depending on the weather and water levels. Check back often for changes and updates.

Trip Organizers

Thanks to everyone who volunteered to help organize trips. It is greatly appreciated. We have uploaded resources to our Trip Organizing section on the blog that are very detailed and helpful to anyone organizing a trip. Of course there are a few modifications to accommodate covid restrictions, so please contact Anne Woolner  at annewoolner@hotmail.com or 519-743-2277 for direction. See {Trip Organizing}

Trip Protocols

Lots of things have changed since our 2019 canoe season. Covid has changed how we do things compared to past years. Last year was a success, so we have implemented a similar strategy as outlined in our {2021 Reopening Strategy}. This document talks about protocols, considerations canoeing measures. We strongly recommend that you read the strategy before you come out for your first canoe trip so you won’t run into any surprises at the shed. Changes include:
1. Trip Pre-registration
2. Preparing trip fees ahead of time
3. Vaccination requirements -Must be fully vaccinated!
4. After trip routine

Trips will be cancelled if enough people don’t sign up by the night before the scheduled trip. This would be a shame since we waited so long to open up!

Membership List

The 1st version of the 2021 Membership List has been posted. Please check to see if your information is correct. If not, please let us know by emailing info@oldsaltsclub.com.  If your name is missing and you plan on remaining a member of the OSSCC, please send your membership forms and fees as indicated in the “Opening Update” email notification by July 30th. The final list will be posted the first week of August.

Thursday Trip Reminder {July 22nd}

Mark your calendar!

Trip:  {Easy Breezy} Nith River, New Hamburg

Meet at the shed for 9:00 a.m so we can leave by 9:15 a.m.

Don’t forget to contact Anne Woolner at  annewoolner@hotmail.com to save your spot for Thursday’s trip. If you can’t come, but reserved a spot, don’t forget to let Anne know as well.

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.

Trip details can be found here! Club Handbooks & Rules will also be available for $10.

 

 

 

Upcoming trips for next week:

July 27th – (Grand River) Kaufman’s Flats-Shirley Dr.
July 29th – {Easy Breezy} Flordale

Tuesday Trip Reminder {July 20}

Mark your calendar!

Trip:  {Grand River} Moyer’s Landing to the Bluffs in Cambridge!

Meet at the shed for 8:30 a.m so we can leave by 8:45 a.m.

Bring lunch to enjoy after the trip. There is a lovely picnic area at the Bluffs!

Don’t forget to contact Anne Woolner at  annewoolner@hotmail.com to save your spot for Tuesday’s trip. If you can’t come, but reserved a spot, don’t forget to let Anne know that as well.

Trip details can be found here!

 

 

 

Upcoming trips for next week:

July 27th – (Grand River) Kaufman’s Flats-Shirley Dr.
July 29th – {Easy Breezy} Flordale

July 22nd Trip Details {Easy Breezy}

Hello Old Salts!

Mark your calendars…….

Thursday’s trip info is as follows:

Trip: Nith River, New Hamburg
Date:  July 22nd
Trip Organizer: Anne Woolner  annewoolner@hotmail.com
Tower: Frank Kuntz
Time:  Meet at the shed at 9:00 a.m.
Details: Easy Breezy – Open to all members.  This is an easy flat water paddle for about 2 hours.  Limited spots available.
Skill Level: Basic  training required
Shuttle: No
Trip Fee: $6

Canoe Trip Times and Pre-Trip Measures
What to Bring on a Canoe Excursion
What to do on Canoe Day

Reminders:

    1. Members must submit 2021 Membership form/waiver and fees before participating on canoe outings.
    2. Covid protocols will still be followed, so bring 2 masks and your own hand sanitizer. See 2021 Reopening Strategy.
    3. Members must be fully vaccinated as outlined in the 2021 Reopening Strategy
    4. Members should have trip fee prepared in advance of the trip to minimize handling of money.
      • Exact fee only. There will be no change available.
      • Fee must be in a sealed envelope with the name of the participant and the amount of money inside clearly written on the outside for verification purposes.

Please contact Anne Woolner at 519-743-2277 or  annewoolner@hotmail.com to preregister for this trip. Spots will be saved on a first come first serve basis.

Since there will also be training  on this day, we will only have access to 1 trailer. If more than 12 people are interested in this trip, we do have access to 3 other canoes that will need to be cartopped.

Note: We will have the hard copies of the Club “Handbook & Club Rules” available to purchase at the shed. This is a beautiful, professionally printed manual for those of you who don’t have printers or would prefer a hard copy to have on hand. The cost of this book is $10 which will go the “Shed Relocation Project” fund. Everything you want to know about the Club is in this book!

July 20th Trip Details

Hello Old Salts!

Our first trip or the 2021 season is as follows:

Trip: Moyer’s Landing to River’s Bluff
Date:  Tuesday, July 20th
Time:  Meet at the shed at 8:30 a.m.
Trip Organizer: Anne Woolner  annewoolner@hotmail.com
Tower: Frank Kuntz
Details:  A short river canoe trip with some interesting scenery and hopefully a few Blue Herons. It starts at Moyers Landing across the river from Blair and ends up at River Bluffs before the dam in Galt.
Skill Level: Basic river training required.
Shuttle: Yes.  (See 2021 Reopening Strategy…for procedures)
Trip Fee: $6

Canoe Trip Times and Pre-Trip Measures
What to Bring on a Canoe Excursion
What to do on Canoe Day

Reminders:

    1. Members must submit 2021 Membership form/waiver and fees before participating on canoe outings.
    2. Covid protocols will still be followed, so bring 2 masks and your own hand sanitizer. See 2021 Reopening Strategy.
    3. Members must be fully vaccinated as outlined in the 2021 Reopening Strategy
    4. Members should have trip fee prepared in advance of the trip to minimize handling of money.
      • Exact fee only. There will be no change available.
      • Fee must be in a sealed envelope with the name of the participant and the amount of money inside clearly written on the outside for verification purposes.

 

Please contact Anne Woolner at annewoolner@hotmail.com to preregister for this trip. Spots will be saved on a first come first serve basis.

Note: We will have the hard copies of the Club “Handbook & Club Rules” available to purchase at the shed. This is a beautiful, professionally printed manual for those of you who don’t have printers or would prefer a hard copy to have on hand. The cost of this book is $10 which will go the “Shed Relocation Project” fund. Everything you want to know about the Club is in this book!

Opening Details, Updates & Protocols! *Updated*

It is wonderful to be able to say that we are open. If the covid lockdowns have taught us anything, it’s certainly  shown us to not take anything for granted.  This season is the beginning of a new era and as such we will be doing things differently than we have in the past…so read on!

OSSCC 2021 Reopening Strategy**LINK**

Our reopening strategy has been tweaked from last year to take into account our transition into the 2nd and 3rd stages of the provincial reopening and the procedures the club has decided to adopt.
Highlights include:
–For the health and safety of our members, only members who have been fully vaccinated and have passed the 2 week waiting period will be permitted to participate on our canoe trips.
-Only registered members who have paid their fees and submitted their forms will be permitted to participate on our canoe trips
-Canoeing measures are the same as they were in 2020 (see below)
-Trip fees are paid as per changes implemented in 2020 (see here)

CANOE TRIPS

Anne Woolner has planned some lovely trips this season and the first one will be happening on Tuesday, July 20th.  Details will follow in a separate email.
Tentative schedule for 2021 season *Link*

Canoe Trip Times and Pre-Trip Measures
What to Bring on a Canoe Excursion
What to do on Canoe Day

THINGS TO KNOW

For planning purposes, trips will proceed as they did last year. If you  plan on participating on a particular trip, you will need to contact the Trip Organizer before the trip to sign up and let her know you are coming.  The reason for this is that the Trip Organizer needs to know how many people to plan for since we currently have a shortage of towers. If people just show up at the shed and we have too many participants, we may have to send people home if we don’t have a second tower or if people are unwilling to cartop. Spots will be reserved on a first come, first serve basis. If you have the capability to tow, please indicate so on your Membership Renewal form or let Ann know. The form includes the waiver addressing covid, so no need to fill out a separate form.

Membership Form
The membership renewal form can be found here.  You will not be able to participate in any canoe trips unless we receive the completed form/signed waiver and fee. Please return asap as per Opening Update. Emailing us an unsigned form with no fees will not be accepted.
Volunteers
The success of the OSSCC depends on its volunteers! Members are expected to participate as needed in the running of the Club. When completing your membership form, please check at least one area in which you would be interested and willing to help. We currently need people to work on the Shed Relocation Committee and to consider volunteering to be on the Board of Directors. The Secretary position is in urgent need of being filled.
Emergency Contact Cards
For potential emergencies, it is essential that everyone either has one on them or in their dry bag whenever out on one of our canoe trips. Trip Organizers will be checking before we leave on any trips. If you don’t have one, they will be available at the shed and at training sessions.
Club Handbook and Rules
The OSSCC Handbook & Rules is a manual that is at the heart of the Old Salts Seniors Canoe Club. If you have any questions about the club, chances are that they will be answered in this manual.  This is the manual you promise to read and abide by when you sign the “Privacy/Membership Waiver.”
Members have the choice of viewing the manual online in pdf format or you can print it out if you have a printer. For those of you who have no printer, you can purchase a professionally printed and bound copy for $10. Books will be available at the shed before training/trips. Proceeds will go to our “Shed Relocation Project“.
Social Events
Social Events are on hold for this month until we see how things go with the first couple of trips and how things go with membership registration. What events would you like to see return? Use the comments section below and give us your thoughts and suggestions. Are you willing to help organize?

resources you may have forgotten

Canoe Basics
Know Your Strokes
Canoeing Terminology