Paradise Lake & Bondi Trip

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Today, we share information/want to get you excited about two fun events. Paradise Lake in June and Bondi trip in September.

1. Sign Up Now for Paradise Lake! June 13

New members are encouraged to sign up, (returning members are welcome too), for our popular “Annual Fun Day” taking place on Tuesday, June 13th at Camp Ki-Wa-Y on beautiful Paradise Lake (west of Waterloo).

For the price of $20, we are treated to breakfast on the waterfront deck, canoeing refresher skills & fun games, a lasagna lunch, and free time for canoeing and swimming.

If interested, submit payment ASAP to Pam K. First come, first served!

Either: Send a cheque for $20 (payable to “Old Salts Seniors Canoe Club”)
to Pam Krokoszynski, 8 Green Warbler Cres., Elmira, ON N3B 1A4

Or: Send an eTransfer to Pat Aiken (Treasurer) via “oldsalts404@gmail.com“.

2. Sign Up Now for Bondi Trip September 11-15
Are you are interested in joining us for our canoeing adventure in the waters near Algonquin?
We stay in a lodge on the shores of Lake of Bays. As the lodge has no restaurant, we will have 4 teams that will take turns cooking one supper and one breakfast. We also provide food for lunches on the canoe treks.

The cost for the 4 nights is usually around $400 but that depends on how many are going and if we need a second cottage.

Although we canoe during the day, at night, we also have activities- wolf howl (and yes, the wolves do howl back), star gazing, and campfire.
There are lots of trails nearby and even a Ultimate frisbee course.

If you are interested and/or need more information please contact
Anne: email (annewoolner@hotmail.com or phone 519-743-2277)

Required deposit dates:
$120 by June 22 and final deposit by the 1^st week of September. (BOTH ARE NON-REFUNDABLE)

Training for trip leaders and towers

Do you want to help with canoe trips this season?
We require volunteers for leading trips down the water AND towers.

Anne and Armand are planning a workshop to train folks who plan to tow and/or lead.
Please let Anne know if you will be attending either or both:
email annewoolner@hotmail.com OR 519-743-2277

Date: Tuesday, April 11th

Time:
Towing Instruction will begin at 10:00am AND
Leading instructions will begin at 10:30am

Location: “The Shed” located at 510 Dutton Drive.
Behind the RCAFA/City of Waterloo Building. Lots of parking available.

Notes: Please DRESS for the weather.
The shed where canoes are stored is outside and we will be outside during instruction session.

Contact Person: Anne Woolner

Tuesday, Aug 16th Trip Details (Saugeen #3)

**Please read carefully**

In this blog post, you will find the trip details for Tuesday, Aug. 16th. 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!} [Link]

Trip: Saugeen River: Access 10 – 13)
Date: Tuesday, Aug 16th, 2022
Time: Please meet at the Wing 404 shed by 8:00 a.m.
Trip Leader(s): Anne Woolner
Tower: TBD
Details: This is a favourite paddle with lots of interesting adventures along the way. We follow this with a swim at Port Elgin and then supper at the Queens Hotel. Bring lunch, water, hat, sunscreen, PFD, bathing suit and towel and money for supper (if you are staying).
Notes: Please make car pooling arrangements before we meet on Tuesday morning. The membership list can be found here if you need contact information. In light the increasing price of gas, we highly encourage people to carpool and share gas costs. If you carpool, please remember to contribute gas money to your driver. A $7 minimum to $10+ would be appropriate for this trip (270k there and back).
Skill Level: Intermediate training required. Lots of opportunity to practice river reading skills.
Shuttle: Yes. This is a 2 hour and 135 k. drive each way. Shuttle is 15 k. and 15 minutes each way.
Trip Fee: $12. Exact amount please! No envelopes necessary!

Please contact Anne Woolner 519-743-2277 annewoolner@hotmail.com if you plan on joining us to save your spot for this trip. You will receive a confirmation email from the trip leader to confirm your spot. If you don’t receive an email by Monday night, call Anne to confirm you that you are on the list as sometimes emails go into “junk mail“.

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 the number of canoes required and assigning partners, which could result in odd numbers!

UPCOMING TRIPS {Mark Your Calendars}:

Royal City Park, Speed River (Easy Breezy) – Thur. Aug 18th (this is being added to the schedule from a previous cancellation)
Petrocan to Birley Gates, Grand River – Tues. Aug 23rd (this is rescheduled from a previous cancellation)

Please read carefully :

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

Trip Cancellation Info.

Tuesday, Aug 9th Trip Details (Grand River – Brantford)

**Please read carefully**

In this blog post, you will find the trip details for Tuesday, Aug. 9th. 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!} [Link]

Trip: Grand River: Brant Park to Erie (Brantford)
Date: Tuesday, Aug 9th, 2022
Time: Please meet at the Wing 404 shed by 8:30 a.m.
Trip Leader(s): Anne Woolner
Tower: Frank Kuntz
Details: This is a very interesting trip down the Grand through Brantford with some challenges along the way. Come prepared with sunscreen, a hat, PFD, lunch, water and an adventuresome attitude.
Skill Level: Intermediate training required.
Shuttle: Yes. It is less than an hour drive to Put-in with a 12 minute (each way) shuttle.
Trip Fee: $8. Exact amount please!

Please contact Anne Woolner 519-743-2277 annewoolner@hotmail.com if you plan on joining us to save your spot for this trip. You will receive a confirmation email on Monday from the trip leader to confirm your spot. If you don’t receive an email by Monday night, call Anne to confirm you that you are on the list as sometimes emails go into “junk mail”.

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 the number of canoes required and assigning partners, which could result in odd numbers!

UPCOMING TRIPS {Mark Your Calendars}:

Saugeen #3 – Tues. Aug 16th
Moonlight Paddle on the Nith (Easy Breezy)- Thurs. Aug 11th
Royal City Park, Speed River (Easy Breezy) – Thur. Aug 18th (this is being added to the schedule from a previous cancellation)
Petrocan to Birley Gates, Grand River – Tues. Aug 23rd (this is rescheduled from a previous cancellation)

Please read carefully :

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

Trip Cancellation Info.

Dates to Remember {June}

Mark Your Calenders!

Training is now over! We hope everyone who participated enjoyed themselves and learned something. What did you think? (Please leave feedback and comments in the comments section below after logging into the blog) Hope we see you on the water!

In spite of the lower water levels we’ve been experiencing, we still have lots of trips planned this season for you to enjoy! Check your emails regularly for trip details and take a look at the schedule periodically since some trips may change due to water levels and flow.

Please note that we still require trip leaders for some of our upcoming trips, be they the Tuesday outings or the Thursday Easy Breezy outings, so check the schedule and let Anne know which trip you would like to lead so we don’t have to cancel any more trips due to lack of trip leaders! (519-743-2277 or annewoolner@hotmail.com). If you have any ideas for trip substitutions or would like to scout a new route, let us know!

Wed. June 8th
September Bondi Trip
Organizational & Information Meeting
Trip Organizer: Mark Zelinka
10:30 a.m. at the shed
For more information, see here.

Thurs. June 9th
EASY BREEZY/ Pot Luck
Trip Leader: Anne Woolner
Grand River: Freeport to Pat’s Trailer
Basic Training required.
Trip Fee: $8
Everyone welcome for Pot Luck
For more details, see here.

Tues. June 14th
Nith River: Ayr to Wolverton
Trip Fee: $8
Trip Leaders: Pam Krokoszynski & Betty Dyck
Tower: Eugene Marion
Trip Fee: $8
Intermediate Training required.
More details coming….

Thurs. June 16th
EASY BREEZY – Floradale Dam – aka Woolwich Reservoir
Trip Fee: $8
Trip Leader(s): Volunteer required!
Tower: Volunteer required!
Basic Training required.
More details coming….

Tues. June 21st
Paradise Lake Fun Day!
Everyone welcome!
Organizers: Social Committee
For more information, see here!

Tues. June 28th
Saugeen River #1: Walkerton – Access #7
Trip fee: $12
Trip Leaders: Carol & Eugene Marion
Tower: Eugene Marion
Intermediate Training required.
This is an all day trip that is a club favourite!
More details coming……

Thurs. June 30th
EASY BREEZY – Stratford Lake
Trip Fee: $8
Trip Leader(s): Volunteer required!
Tower: Volunteer required!
Basic Training required.
More details coming….

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}

Mark Your Calender! {May}

The month of May is a very busy month for our Club! Please mark your calenders. There are many trips that still require trip leaders and towers. Check the trip schedule and let Anne Woolner which trip you would like to lead or tow for: annewoolner@hotmail.com

Monday, May 2nd
Refresher Training- Group 1
For more information, see here.

Tuesday, May 3rd
Grand River, Eramosa River
Cancelled!

Wednesday, May 4th
Refresher Training – Group 2
For more information, see here.

Friday, May 6th
Refresher Training
Rain date (if required)
For more information, see here.

Monday, May 9th
Beginner/Basic River training – Group 1
Day 1 of 2 days
For more information, see here.

Tuesday, May 10th
Grand River – Inverhaugh to West Montrose
Trip Leader: Anne Woolner – annewoolner@hotmail.com
Tower: Frank Kuntz
Details will be posted May 6th

Wednesday, May 11th
Beginner/Basic River training – Group 1
Day 2 of 2 days
For more information, see here.

Thursday, May 12th
Wayne’s Choice
Trip Leader: Wayne Bean – wbean1224@gmail.com
Details will follow

Friday, May 13th
Beginner/Basic River training – Group 1
Rain date (if required)
For more information, see here.

Monday, May 16th
Beginner/Basic River training – Group 2
Day 1 of 2 days
For more information, see here.

Tuesday, May 17th
Grand River – Riverview to Colbeck
Trip Leader(s) required
Details to follow

Wednesday, May 18th
Beginner/Basic River training – Group 2
Day 2 of 2 days
For more information, see here.

Thursday, May 19th
Beginner/Basic River training – Group 2
Rain date (if required)
For more information, see here.

Tuesday, May 24th
Grand River – Waldemar to Belwood
Trip Leader(s) required
Details to follow

Wednesday, May 25th
Intermediate Skills training – Group 1
Day 1 of 2 days
For more information, see here.

Thursday, May 26th
Easy Breezy
Christie Conservation Area
Trip Leader(s) required
Details to follow

Friday, May 27th
Intermediate Skills training – Group 1
Day 2 of 2 days
For more information, see here.

Monday, May 30th
Intermediate Skills training – Group 1
Rain date (if required)
For more information, see here.

Tuesday, May 31st
Speed River to Niska Bridge (Hespeler Pond)
Trip Leader(s) required
Details to follow

Training in June:

Wednesday, June 1st
Intermediate Skills training – Group 2
Day 1 of 2 days
For more information, see here.

Friday, June 3rd
Intermediate Skills training – Group 2
Day 2 of 2 days
For more information, see here.

Monday, June 6th
Intermediate Skills training – Group 2
Rain date (if required)
For more information, see here.

Paradise Lake Fun Day…….if you missed the details in the last newsletter, check your emails or download it here.

In case you missed it: How to Sign up for a Canoe Trip 2022

MARK YOUR CALENDERS! {Last one for 2019} Printable! [UPDATED]

Hello all,
This will be the final edition of “Mark Your Calendar” for this season. Please use the “Print” option at the bottom of the page to print for future reference if preferred.

Canoe Outings

Sept 3 – Big Creek

Norfolk County to Port Royal
Meandering waterway through Norfolk County toward Lake Erie’s Long Point Bay
Surrounded by Carolinian forests
Referred to as the “Canadian Amazon”
Open to everyone!
Cost: $9
Trip Organizers: Dianne Wagner (519-698-2724) and Lynn Warmington (519-846-9243
Tower(s): Armand Martin, Eugene Marion

Sept 10 – Grand River

Petro Can, (Cambridge) to Glen Morris
One of our favourite runs
Open to everyone!
Cost: $6
Trip Organizers: Eugene Marion (519-501-2078) and Carol Marion (519-570-6250)
Tower(s): Eugene Marion, ?

Sept 12 – Nith River (Easy Breezy)

No shuttle involved
Cost: $6
Trip Organizer: Al Dunn
Tower: Volunteer Required!

Sept 17th – Rescheduled Moonlight Paddle

We will be checking out the many cottages during our leisurely paddle (approx. 2 hrs.), enjoy the September sunset over the lake, and then return on peaceful moonlit waters, under a starry sky.
Each member is asked to wear a headlamp for safety reasons.
Cost: $6
Meet at the shed, at 5:45. Leaving by 6:00pm.
Trip Coordinator: Mark Zelinka (519-651-3186)
Tower(s): Volunteer(s) required!!

Sept 24 – Rockwood Conservation Area

Canoeing, potluck supper (bonfire, wiener roast)
High limestone outcrops with rock base grottos and narrow passages for exploring
Meet at the shed at 2 p.m.
Cost: $6
Trip Organizer: Marilynn Fisher (519-743-9365)
Tower(s): Volunteer(s) required!!

Oct 1 – Regatta

Laurel Creek, Waterloo
Games, canoeing and fun time.
Potluck lunch.
Meet at Laurel Creek, Waterloo
Organizer: TBD

Upcoming Events You Don’t
Want to Miss!

Oct. 8 – Visit to the Amazing Corn Maze!

Meet at the 404 at 9:45 am to carpool, or meet us at Nauman’s farm, 3250 Hessen Strasse Rd. at 10 am.
We will have a friendly competition navigating the maze in teams. You will not get lost alone!
There will be an opportunity to shop.( They have more kinds of squash than I’ve ever seen any where else, and lots of other seasonal goodies).
Afterwards those who wish can join us for lunch at Homestyle Diner.( in the strip mall at the corner of Albert and Bearinger Rd.)
Wear comfortable casual clothes and appropriate footwear in case the corn maze is muddy.
Rain date: Oct. 15th

Oct. 17th – Annual General Meeting (AGM)

Location: Wing 404 R.C.A.F.A., Rotary Adult Centre, 510 Dutton Dr., Waterloo, ON
Time: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
End-of-the Season meeting for our general membership
Election/Re-election of Board Members
Presentation of Financials
Celebrate the end of another successful canoe season
Great opportunity to meet or get reacquainted with members you haven’t seen much of during the season.
Lots of goodies and other surprises planned!

Oct 29 – Car Rally

Meet at the 404 at 9:30 am.
More details to follow as we get closer to the date

Nov 5 – Geocaching

This is still in the planning stages
To be confirmed later

Dec. 10 – Annual Christmas Party

Meet and greet in the Great Hall at Luther Village
Time: 12:00 noon
Full turkey dinner served at 12:30
More details to follow closer to the date

We still need to plan the annual canoe cleanup day. Stay tuned for updates!

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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!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! {MONTH OF JULY}

Sending this out early so you can plan your summer canoe excursions. We have lots of fun trips planned…….hope to see you on the water!

JULY 2- NITH RIVER – AYR TO WOLVERTON

Trip Coordinators: Lynn Warmington, Dianne Wagner
Tower: Eugene Marion
A new trip. Some nice drops in the water with some small rapids and ripples
Cost: $6

JULY 9- SAUGEEN RIVER – CONCESSION 10 TO PAISLEY

Trip Coordinators: Eugene Marion, Carol Marion
Tower: Eugene Marion
Great river practice for everyone. A few small rapids
Cost: $9

JULY 11 – WATERFORD NORTH CONSERVATION (Easy Breezy)

Trip Coordinator: Al Dunn
Tower: Al Dunn
Another new experience. Open to all members
Cost: $6

JULY 16- PUSLINCH LAKE (Night Paddle)

Trip Coordinator: Mark Zelinka
Tower: Volunteers required!
Evening moonlight paddle. Open to all!
Meet at the shed at 6:30 pm.
Bring usual canoeing gear and a headlamp.
Cost: $6

JULY 23- NOTTAWASAGA RIVER

Edenvale Conservation area to Wasaga Sports Park
Trip Coordinators: Alberta Piche
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

JULY 30 – GRAND RIVER – BEAN PARK (Paris) – BRANT CONSERVATION (Wilk’s Dam)

Trip Coordinators: Ann Woolner, Frank Kuntz
Tower: Frank Kuntz
A lazy, hazy summer paddle with wide river vistas and a chance to see bald eagles
Cost: $6

For times and other trip information see here!