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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

Puslinch Lake Cancelled!

This evening’s paddle is cancelled due to thunderstorms in the weather forecast. It will be rescheduled for a later date.

Mark Zelinka

PUSLINCH LAKE PADDLE

Reminder: Tuesday July 16th – Puslinch Lake Evening Paddle
Open to all members

The weather forecast shows very warm and cloudy conditions during our paddling time in this area of Cambridge. It will be cooler on the lake. (Possible storms end in the afternoon).

CHECK your email Tuesday before leaving. Weather may prompt a cancellation.

Remember: * a headlamp*, hat, sunglasses, appropriate clothing (plus, change of clothes), a snack, water

Cost: $6

Trip Coordinator: Mark Zelinka (Cell # 519-572-5670)

Towers: John and Judy, Richard and Val

TRIP REMINDERS!

Trips for this week:

Puslinch Lake Evening Paddle: Tuesday, July 16th
Open to all members!
Meet at the shed at 6:30 p.m.
Trip Organizer: Mark Zelinka | zelinkamd@gmail.com

For more information, see here.

Easy Breezy – Waterford North Conservation: Thursday, July 19th
Open to all members!
Meet at the shed at 9:00 a.m.
Trip Organizer: Al Dunn, 519-575-8792 | ward_@netflash.net

For more information, see here.

Please note, that a tower is still required for this trip as Al does not have a vehicle to tow with. Please let Al know if you plan on coming on this trip so he knows if a second tower is required.

Thanks! (And don’t forget to take photos!)

Puslinch Lake Evening Paddle {July 16th}

Puslinch Lake Evening/Moonlight Paddle

Tuesday, July 16th – Open to all members

Our annual evening paddle along the Puslinch Lake shoreline will take place on Tuesday July 16th. We will be checking out the many cottages during our leisurely
paddle (approx. 2 hrs.), enjoy the summer sunset over the lake, and then return on peaceful moonlit waters, under a starry sky (hopefully). Each member is asked to wear a headlamp for safety reasons.

Anyone planning to dine at the Old Marina Restaurant before our paddle should give themselves plenty of extra time, as restaurant service can be slow at this busy time of day. (Also, make sure to speak with trip coordinator.)

Remember to bring: water, insect repellent, sunglasses, a snack, a change of clothes,and *a headlamp* (a flashlight is optional; useful, but not necessary)

Cost: $6 Meet at the shed, at 6:30 pm.

Trip Coordinator: Mark Zelinka

Towers: still NEEDED; anyone willing to assist, contact Mark at zelinkamd@gmail.com

EASY BREEZY – Cancelled

Tomorrow’s Easy Breezy is being cancelled due to lack of towers. The trip is being rescheduled for next Thursday – July 19th (pending someone volunteering to tow)

Al Dunn, Trip Organizer