Category: Announcement!

Annual Regatta & Potluck

O.S.S.C.C. Annual Canoe Regatta 
 
Date:  Tuesday September 26th
Location: Laurel Creek Conservation Area
                    625 Westmount Road North, Waterloo
Cost:  Admission cost of $6.50
Meet at the Beach Area at 10:00am. 
 
Planned Activities: This is a fun day of canoeing Laurel Reservoir/Lake. Bring your PFD.
 There will also be Land Games and Water Games. Laurel Creek Conservation also had many hiking trails.
 
Potluck Information: Potluck begins at 12:00noon.
Please bring food for the potluck, your own drink, dishes, and a lawn chair.
 
If you require more information: Contact Pat Aiken  519 5752115 (cell) OR 
Betty Dyck 519 588 1756 (cell)
 
Notes: You do not have to contact Pat or Betty that you are coming.
Just come and enjoy the time at Laurel Creek.
This is our Canoe finale before Canoe Cleaning.
 
See you there
Pat and Betty.

Change of plans: Sept. 21 ~ Hespeler Pond (actually the Speed River).

Please note paddle change for Thursday. 

Date: Thursday, September 21st 
Trip: Hespeler Pond (actually the Speed River)

Basic training required. 

Leader:  Robin Heaver 
Tower:  Steve Knapp 

Cost: $8 (no envelopes necessary)
Time: Meet at the shed @ 9:00am  

Trip Details:
2.5 hour paddle past marsh areas which are home to cranes, egrets and other wildlife.
A short walk to a local pub for lunch afterwards is a nice finish to the day for those interested.

Carpool:
Please make arrangements before we meet on Thursday morning.  
If you carpool, please reimburse your driver ($10 would be appropriate for this trip).
If you drive in a different car each way, please reimburse both drivers. 

Remember:
Bring lunch, water, hat, sunscreen, PFD and proper foot wear- no flip flops 

 Contact:  
Robin Heaver (rgrheaver@gmail.com   or cell 905-220-6301)  to register for this trip. You will receive a confirmation email  to confirm your spot.
If you don’t receive a confirmation by Wednesday night, please contact  the trip leader  to make sure you are 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 

AGM around the corner ~ Volunteers Required

                      Gentle Reminder:
If you want Old Salt Sr. Canoe Club to continue, we require volunteers.  
These three positions will be vacant for 2024 canoe season.
1. Training Coordinator. This position can be shared by two people.
2. Secretary. 
3. Membership Coordinator.

Contact:
If interested, or require more information, please reach out to OSSCC  President: Bruce Williams brucewms@yahoo.com

AGM:  Wednesday, October 18th, 2023 1:00pm – 3:00pm 
Address: RIM Park – 2001 University Avenue E, Waterloo, ON
Room for Meeting: Forbes Room
(same place as the 2023 Membership meeting was held)

 

 

Thursday Sept. 21 ~ St. Mary’s & Trout River

Last chance for a great canoe trip to finish off the 2023 season!

Date: Thursday, September 21st 
Trip: St. Mary’s & Trout River

Basic training required. 

Leader:  Robin Heaver 
Tower:  Steve Knapp 

 Cost: $8 (no envelopes necessary)
Time: Meet at the shed @ 9:00am  

Trip Details:
This is a new trip for the club. Come out and adventure with us.
All are welcome!!

Carpool:
Please make arrangements before we meet on Thursday morning.  
If you carpool, please reimburse your driver ($10 would be appropriate for this trip).
If you drive in a different car each way, please reimburse both drivers. 

Remember:
Bring lunch, water, hat, sunscreen, PFD and proper foot wear- no flip flops 

 Contact:  Robin Heaver (rgrheaver@gmail.com   or cell 905-220-6301)  to register for this trip. You will receive a confirmation email  to confirm your spot.
If you don’t receive a confirmation by Wednesday night, please contact  the trip leader  to make sure you are 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 

Tuesday, September 19th ~ Saugeen #3

Last chance for two great canoe trips to finish off our 2023 canoe trips!

Date:  Tuesday, Sept.19
Trip: Saugeen  #3

Leader:  Bruce W.  and Doug
Tower: Bruce Burkhardt

Cost:  $15 (no envelopes necessary) 
Meet at the shed:  to leave @ 8:00am 

Trip Details:
This is an all time favourite that is being rescheduled after being cancelled due to rain.
It is an interesting paddle with lots of adventures along the way.
This is an all day trip so it does require stamina.
Great opportunity to practice river reading skills.

We have a picnic lunch at a conservation area at the river’s edge.
The trip is followed by a swim at Port Elgin (weather providing) with an optional supper at the Queen’s Hotel in Port Elgin.

Carpool: Please make arrangements before we meet on 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. 

Remember: lunch, water, hat, sunscreen, PFD, and proper foot wear- no flip flops. 

Contact:   Anne Woolner (annewoolner@hotmail.com or 519-743-2277)   to register for this trip.
You will receive a confirmation email  to confirm your spot. If you don’t receive a confirmation by Monday night, please contact  the trip leader to make sure you are 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.

 

AGM in 5 weeks ~ Vacant Board Positions

Please add this date to your calendar:
AGM:  Wednesday, October 18th, 2023 1:00pm – 3:00pm 
Address: RIM Park – 2001 University Avenue E, Waterloo, ON
Room for Meeting: Forbes Room (same place as the 2023 Membership meeting was held)


Gentle Reminder:
If you want Old Salt Sr. Canoe Club to continue, we require volunteers.  

These three positions will be vacant for 2024 canoe season.
1. Training Coordinator. This position can be shared by two people.
2. Secretary. 
3. Membership Coordinator.

Contact:
If interested, or require more information, please reach out to OSSCC  President: Bruce Williams brucewms@yahoo.com 

Club paddles return Sept. 19

While folks are enjoying Bondi Village this week, this post serves as a reminder “there are still a few more paddles to be enjoyed before canoe cleanup!”

Updates once Bondi trip has ended on September 15.

Tuesday, September 19th ~ NEW ~

Thursday, September 21st  ~ Hespeler Pond 

Tuesday, September 26th ~ Regatta with potluck lunch.

Tuesday, October 3rd ~ Possible date for canoe cleaning. 

2nd Reminder

Please add this date to your calendar:
AGM is scheduled for October 18th, 2023.
More information in September. 

Vacant Positions: 
We invite you to ponder volunteering with our club.
If interested, or require more information, please reach out to club President: Bruce Williams brucewms@yahoo.com 

Gentle reminder of help the club requires for next season.. Please consider  These three positions will be vacant for 2024 canoe season.
1. Training Coordinator.
This position can be shared by two people.
2. Secretary. 
3. Membership Coordinator.
Jaye will stay on as blogger, however, not as Board member.

Rockwood ~ paddle or hike ~ September 7th

September 7th  at 1:00pm 

Options: Canoe, hike or come to socialize 

More Details: 
Everyone who has EVER been an Old Salt Senior Canoe Club member, is welcome to come out to this traditional paddle and wiener roast at the Rockwood Conservation area.

You can choose to:
canoe a very easy picture perfect route up to the falls and see the old mill, walk on the well defined trails overlooking the lake OR
just sit and socialize . 

If you are canoeing:
Bring  your typical canoe gear and meet us at the 404 shed at 1PM so we know how many canoes to bring.

If you are not canoeing:
You  can either meet at the shed at 1pm and carpool OR
meet us at Rockwood at 2 to 2:30 down by the bridge by the beach.

Potluck location: Hopefully campsite #4.
Cost to Enter Park: There is an admission fee  $5.75 for seniors.
What to Bring:  Potluck item, cutlery and beverage and your lawn chair.
Dinner Served:  At 5pm.

Register: Please let Marilynn ( mlynn25@outlook.com ) know, so  we know how many hot dogs to buy. 

DIRECTIONS:
leaving the shed turn right on Weber, right onto Northfield, right
onto the expressway , take the Victoria St – HWY 7 exit- all the way to Guelph-turn right on Victoria N then left back onto HWY 7 into Rockwood turn right onto Falls Avenue and into the park.

(if you require assistance with directions, please reach out to Marilynn.) 

 

Hope to see you at the 

 

 

September 5th Paddle

Fall is near, have no fear there is plenty of paddles suitable for all! 

Date:  Tuesday September 5th

Trip: Green River – Township of Ramara &Severn 

Basic Training is required. 

Leader:  Michael De Andrade
Tower:  Frank Kuntz

Cost: $15 (no envelopes necessary) 

Time: Meet at the shed @ 8:00 a.m.,
Travel time from RCAF Wing 404 to Launch Point
is 2+ hours (Hwy 400 – Hwy 11).

Trip Details: 
The Green River is a true hidden gem in Ontario’s Lake County (Washago). The route takes us thru cottage country. We will pass marsh areas with beaver lodges and beautiful birds and see the fish swim through the crystal-clear waters. We will visit the Washago Grist Mill (built in 1873) and view a number of small waterfalls and rapids along the way. 

Waterway: Green River and Black River 
Distance and Time of Paddle: 7-15 km and 3 hours 
Difficulty: Easy with some light current.

Type of Route – Loop ( no car shuttle required)

Carpool:
Please make carpooling arrangements before we meet on 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. 

What to Bring:
Bring lunch, water, hat, bug spray (deer flies) ,sunscreen, sunglasses, PFD, and proper footwear- no flipflops 

Bring a swimsuit and towel to take advantage of the many swimming opportunities along the way or a stop at Washago Centennial Park at the end of the paddle for a swim.

Reserve your Spot:
Please contact Michael De Andrade (519-716-5067 mdeanrade@hotmail.com)  to register for this trip.
You will receive a confirmation email to confirm your spot.
If you don’t receive a confirmation by Monday night, please contact the trip leader to make sure you are 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