Category: Announcement!

End of 2025 Season CANOE CLEANING

As our season ends, HELP is required!
And, as you know,  many hands make light work!

Canoe Cleaning: Tuesday, September 30
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Frank’s House: 300 White Rock Cres, Waterloo
What to Bring: Rags, Sponges, Pails … and your own sweet self!

Shhhh… Rumour is there may be a  😉 beverage after… 

 

 

Save the Date: OSSCC Annual General Meeting 2025

AGM: Wednesday, October 22, 2025

  TIME: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
RIM PARK: “A” Entrance: Century Room, 2nd floor (to the right and then left into the room)
Address: 2001 University Avenue E, Waterloo, ON
(same location as the 2025 March Membership meeting)

We’re looking forward to seeing you all there! We’ll review and reminisce about this past canoe season.

All members are encouraged to join the Board for this important meeting!

 

 

MINI GOLF: September 18

The Brenda Welch Memorial Mini Golf Tournament

DATE: Thursday, September 18
TIME: 10.00 am at Market Sports (800 King St. N, Waterloo) 
Mini Golf Cost: $10.95 per round (18 holes)
Followed by lunch at Jack’s Family Restaurant (20 Benjamin Rd.)

*For those who want to do lunch only, we’ll meet you at Jack’s at noon.
There’ll be prizes, or as Brenda always said,“There will be chocolate!” 😊

Please let Janet know if you’re coming to mini golf or lunch only at janetjanetjanet1960@gmail.com.

SOCIAL SAVE THE DATES
Tuesday, Sept. 23 —Regatta & Potluck at Laurel Creek (rain date Sept 25)
Tuesday, Oct. 21 —Car Rally
Tuesday, Dec. 9 —Christmas Lunch at Schmidtsville

 

Saugeen River # 3

DATE: Tuesday, August 26
Intermediate Training Required
LEADER: Anne Woolner
TOWER: Frank Kuntz
COST: $15 
TIME: Meet at the Shed @ 8:00 am
TRIP DETAILS: This is a favourite paddle with interesting adventures and challenges. At the end, we usually go for a swim at Port Elgin, followed by supper at the hotel. This is an all-day trip that requires stamina and good river reading skills.
Carpooling: Please make carpooling arrangements before we meet Tuesday morning. If you carpool, please reimburse your driver ($20 would be appropriate for this trip.) If you drive in a different car each way, please reimburse both drivers.
BRING: PFD, water, hat, sunscreen, bug spray, dry bag with extra clothing, proper footwear (closed toe) AND *Emergency Contact Card—tell your paddling partner where it is! 

REGISTRATION: Contact Anne Woolner, annewoolner@hotmail.com or 519-743-2277 to register, advising if you paddle stern, bow, or either. You will receive a confirmation email. If you don’t receive confirmation by Monday night, contact Anne to make sure you are on the list.

If you change your mind, or are unable to make it, please let Anne know asap as this will affect the number of canoes required.

 

 

EASY BREEZY ROCKWOOD PADDLE & BBQ

 ALL are welcome, basic skills and above!
DATE: Tuesday, September 2nd

Time:
Paddlers meet at 2:45 pm at Rockwood Conservation Area in order to start paddling by 3:00 pm. For those attending the BBQ/Potluck only, arrive at 4:30 pm.
NOTE: Allow plenty of time for traffic!
TRIP:
This is the prettiest of trips, ideal for an easy, leisurely paddle on still water, through the rocky landscape with cliffs, caves, ruins, a waterfall and a beach.
MEET: Rockwood Conservation Area—Group Campsite # 304. (About 10 km the other side of Guelph)
Entry Fee: $7.25 Senior
Club Trip Fee: $8.00
LEADER: (for registrations and pairing paddlers):  Anne Woolner
TOWER: Evan Jenkins

BRING:
Paddlers bring PFD, water, hat, sunscreen, bug spray, dry bag with extra clothing, & proper footwear (closed toe) AND *Emergency Contact Card—tell your paddling partner where it is!

BBQ DINNER: Please bring a dessert or salad, in a cooler, as food will sit in the cars while we paddle.
Plate, cutlery, water / beverage, chair
Hot dogs, buns, condiments are provided!

REGISTRATION:  Please contact Anne Woolner 519 743 2277  /  annewoolner@hotmail.com.    
State if you are coming for:
The BBQ only
The paddle and the BBQ —AND please advise as to whether you paddle bow, stern or either

*You will receive an email to confirm your spot. If you haven’t received one by Monday night, contact Anne to check that you’re on the list.
*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.

Please check your email the morning of the trip in case of cancellation

DRIVING DIRECTIONS From Kitchener to Rockwood Conservation Area

  1. Head towards Guelph on Victoria Street, which becomes highway 7.
  2. Continue along Highway 7 which becomes Hwy 6 / Woodlawn St. E. through Guelph.
  3. Turn right at Victoria St. North (Tim Hortons is on the left)
  4. Turn left at Speedvale Avenue E.
  5. Turn right at Jones Baseline.
  6. Turn left onto Highway 7 at the roundabout.
  7. Turn right onto Fall St. South and the Rockwood Conservation Area.
    Meet at Group Campsite #304.

Map of the route:  https://maps.app.goo.gl/ywebFPkbUnEAYhdc8     

Beaver River

DATE: Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Intermediate Training Required

LEADERS: Doug Arthur & Bruce Williams
TOWER: Bruce Burkhardt
TRIP FEE: $15 
TIME: Meet at the Shed at 8:00 am
DRIVE TIME: This is a 1 ½ —2 hour drive, with a 3½ hr. paddle
TRIP DETAILS: This club favourite, on the picturesque Beaver River, starts at Access 2, Sideroad 19, north of Kimberley.
It is a longer trip, with moderate rapids and spectacular scenery, requiring stamina and endurance. We stop for lunch at a lovely bend in the river where some choose to cool off with a swim—and we end the day with a stop for ice-cream!
CAR POOLING: Please make carpooling arrangements before we meet Tuesday morning. If you carpool, reimburse the driver ($20 would be appropriate for this trip)
*If you drive in a different car each way, please reimburse both drivers.
BRING: PFD, lunch & snacks, water, hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, rain gear (pants/jacket), dry bag with extra clothing, & proper footwear (closed toe) AND *Emergency Contact Card—tell your paddling partner where it is!

REGISTRATION: Contact Doug Arthur by email or phone to register— advising if you paddle stern or bow.
Email: darthur29@gmail.com
Phone: 519-741-8641
*You will receive a confirmation email. If you don’t receive an email by Monday night, call Doug to ensure you’re on the list.
*If you change your mind, or are unable to make it, please let Doug know asap as this will affect the number of canoes required, partners etc.

Please check your email the morning of the trip in the event of cancellation.

 

 

 

RESCHEDULED—Thames River & Trout Creek

When: Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Where: St. Marys 
Time: Meet at the Shed for 8:30 Departure
Trip Leader: Michael De Andrade
Tower: Bruce Burkhardt
Skill Level Required: Beginner (Easy Breezy)
Trip Fee: $8:00 (exact amount)
Trip Details: 
This is an easy, leisurely paddle on the Thames River & Trout Creek in St. Marys, Ontario. A great opportunity to see wildlife including a nesting bald eagle family. The distance by canoe is approximately 8 kilometres, a relatively short distance, and can be completed in a few hours of paddling. There is no car shuttle required.
Finish the day with a stop at the famous Hearn’s Ice Cream on Queen Street! 
This trip may be cancelled if the water flow is too low. 
Carpooling:
Should you choose to carpool, please make arrangements before we meet Tuesday morning. ($10 would be appropriate for this trip.) If you drive in a different car each way, please reimburse both drivers.
Bring:
PFD, lunch & snacks, water, hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, rain gear (pants/jacket), dry bag with extra clothing, & proper footwear (closed toe).
AND *Emergency Contact Card—tell your paddling partner where it is!
Register for Trip: 
Contact Michael De Andrade by email or phone to register, advising if you paddle stern or bow.
Email: mdeanrade@hotmail.com
Phone: 519-716-5067
You will receive an email to confirm your registration.
If you don’t receive a confirmation email by Monday night, contact the Trip Leader to ensure you’re on the list. 
If you change your mind, or are unable to paddle for some reason, please let the Trip Leader know asap as this will affect number of canoes required, partners etc.
PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL THE MORNING OF THE TRIP IN CASE OF CANCELLATION

June 5: Easy Breezy Paddle—Thames River & Trout Creek (St. Marys)

Where: St. Marys 
When: Thursday, June 5, 2025
Time: Meet at the Shed for 8:30 Departure
Trip Leader: Michael De Andrade
Tower: Bruce Burkhardt
Skill Level Required: Beginner
Trip Fee: $8:00 
Trip Details: 
This is an easy, leisurely paddle on the Thames River & Trout Creek in St. Marys, Ontario. A great opportunity to see wildlife including a nesting bald eagle family. The distance by canoe is approximately 8 kilometres, a relatively short distance, and can be completed in a few hours of paddling. There is no car shuttle required.
Finish the day with a stop at the famous Hearn’s Ice Cream on Queen Street! 
This trip may be cancelled if the water flow is too low. 
 
Carpooling:
Should you choose to carpool, please make arrangements before we meet Thursday morning.
If you carpool, please reimburse your driver ($5 would be appropriate for this trip.) If you drive in a different car each way, please reimburse both drivers.
 
Bring:
Snacks, water, hat, sunscreen, PFD, & proper footwear.
(NO flipflops or crocs!)
*Emergency Contact Card—and tell your paddling partner where it is!
 
Register for Trip: 
Contact Michael De Andrade to register, advising if you paddle stern or bow.
Email: mdeanrade@hotmail.com
Phone: 519-716-5067
You will receive an email to confirm your registration.
If you don’t receive a confirmation email by Wednesday night, contact the Trip Leader to ensure you’re on the list. 
If you change your mind, or are unable to paddle for some reason, please let the Trip Leader know asap as this will affect number of canoes required, partners etc.
PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL THE MORNING OF THE TRIP IN CASE OF CANCELLATION