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SAUGEEN RIVER #3 – August 13th

Tuesday’s trip on the Saugeen River starts at access #10 on the north edge of Paisley to Access #13, just inland from Port Elgin. The trip is 17.5 km and approximately 3-4 hours. The shuttle time is 30 minutes.

We will be stopping at a conservation area (with washrooms) for lunch about 1 hour into the trip. The river is running fairly low with occasional peaks due to local showers but has been holding good enough flows. Some river reading skills may well come into play. A great trip for all river paddlers. Weather forecast is calling for sun with cloudy periods and a chance of a passing shower, around 24.

This is our last opportunity to run this popular river with an added plus of a swim at Port Elgin beach and supper after (bring swim suits, towels and extra money).

As usual bring sunscreen, insect repellant, lunch, lots of water, dry sack with change of clothes and OSSCC emergency card.

The cost for the all-day event is $9.00 (please remember car pooling money).

We meet at the shed at 7:30-7:45 with and 8:00 sharp departure for our 1 ½ hour drive.

Remember to check your email/blog Monday night and early Tuesday morning, in case there are changes or call Trip Organizers.

Trip Organizers: Evan and Jane Jenkins 519-742-8887 / 519-496-1062)
Towers: Evan Jenkins and Eugene Marion

GRAND RIVER – Brantford- Part 2 {August 6th}

Tuesday, August 6th -Brant Park to Erie St. bridge in Brantford

This is a scenic trip down the Grand where you will see Herons, Osprey and other wild life. There are some very tricky areas with rapids and low water but there are also some very calm and serene areas.

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

 

NOTTAWASAGA RIVER {Photos}

**Updated July 30th – more photos added to album**

Hello all!

Many thanks to Alberta and Mark for organizing this trip and to Don Lawrence for taking the photos below. Looks like it was a lovely paddle day.

Enjoy the photos… If anyone else took photos, please send them to info@oldsaltsclub.com and they will be added to the slide show.

 

Did you see the photos from our other excursions? Check these out:

Saugeen River (Part 1)
Saugeen River (Part 2)
Nith River (Ayr-Wolverton)
Paradise Lake
Beaver River
Grand River – Elora-Westmontrose

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)

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)

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

 

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

Trip Schedule

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*Trip Organizer Responsibilities
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*Alternate Trips
*River Flow Information

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