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A note from the Social Committee:
Save The Date:
Thurs. Sept 7– Rockwood -Afternoon Paddle/Walk and Hotdog Roast and Potluck supper
Tues. Sept.26-Regatta and potluck lunch
Tues. Oct.24-Car Rally and potluck lunch
Tues. Dec.5– Christmas Party- noon at Riversong
More details as time goes on..
Brenda, Pat and Social Committee.
Please add this date to your calendar:
AGM is scheduled for October 17th, 2024.
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
These three positions will be vacant for 2025 canoe season.
1. Training Coordinator.
This position can be shared by two people.
2. Treasurer.
3. Blog Assistant
Date: Thursday, August 31
Trip: Moonlight Paddle–
Pittock Conservation Area (Reservoir/Lake) – Woodstock
Basic training required.
Leader: Michael De Andrade
Tower: Michael De Andrade
Cost: $8 (no envelopes necessary)
Time: Meet at the shed at 6 p.m., sharp
Special Note: Let’s make this a fun evening.
We encourage you to bring your own flashlight, headlight and glow in the dark bracelets/necklaces or other light mechanism to illuminate the night sky. Feel free to decorate your canoe with lights.
Trip Details:
We will circumnavigate the reservoir and explore along the shoreline. Water flows through the dam and into the Thames River (southwest side)
Carpool:
Please make car pooling 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.
Don’t Forget:
Bring dinner/snack, water, hat, appropriate clothing, PFD and proper foot wear- no flipflops
Insect repellant is highly recommended as this is a dusk/night paddle.
Contact:
Please contact Michael De Andrade at 519-716-5067 or via email: 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 Wednesday, 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
Date: Tuesday, August 29
Trip:Big Otter Creek
Leader: Michael De Andrade
Tower: Michael De Andrade
Intermediate training is a must for this trip/required.
Cost:$15 (no envelopes necessary)
Time: Meet at the shed @ 8am
Trip Details:
Paddle down the Big Otter Creek from Vienna to Port Burwell, Ontario. The creek is a tributary of the Thames River System.
It starts somewhere near Norwich and snakes through Tillsonburg until it finally empties in Lake Erie in the town of Port Burwell.
The trip will focus on a 17 kilometer section of the creek.
We will pass through Carolian forest and embrace the wonderful natural beauty and wildlife/bird life in the area.
**For those interested, we will stop at Simply Scoops (Ice Cream Shop & Eatery) at the end of the paddle.
Address is 38 Robinson St. Port Burwell, ON NOJ 1T0 ; phone number is 519-874-1390) **
Special Note:
There may be a few minor liftovers and a possible minor portage along the route. This may require paddlers to exit then re-enter their canoe.
Extra caution is required. If members are uncomfortable exiting their canoe, this paddle may not be suitable for you.
Additional Parking Fee:
$10 per canoe/ vehicle in order to park at Port Burwell Marina (this is the only suitable put out in the area).
Please make car pooling 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: Bring lunch, water, hat, sunscreen, PFD and proper foot wear- no flip flops
Contact: Please contact Michael De Andrade at 519-716-5067 or via email at: 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
Date: Thursday, August 24th
Trip: Cootes Paradise at Princess Point Hamilton
Basic training required.
Leader: Robin Heaver
Tower: Steve Knapp
Cost: $8 (no envelopes necessary)
Time: Meet at the shed @ 9:00am
Trip Details:
Surprisingly this beautiful sanctuary of flora and fauna lies in the middle of Canada’s most densely populated Golden Horseshoe area. A leisurely paddle takes you through the heart of the Royal Botanical Garden’s surrounding lands but with civilization never far from view. There may be a parking fee of $3 per hour/car.
Please make car pooling arrangements before we meet on Thursday morning. If you carpool, please reimburse your driver ($5-10 would be appropriate for this trip). If you drive in a different car each way, please reimburse both drivers.
Bring lunch, water, hat, sunscreen, PFD and proper foot wear- no flipflops
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
Gentle Reminder: Trip Leaders needed
Please consider leading or towing for some of the upcoming canoe trips.
If you can assist so that we don’t have to cancel trips, contact Anne (annewoolner@hotmail.com)
Date: Tuesday, August 22nd
Trip: Big Creek
Intermediate training is a must for this trip.
Leader: Michael De Andrade
Tower: Michael De Andrade
Cost: $15 (no envelopes necessary)
Time: Meet at the shed @ 8:00am
Trip Details:
This area is called the “Canadian Amazon” as we meander through Norfolk County towards Lake Erie’s Long Point.
This is a longer trip that does involve maneuvering skills around trees and other obstacles as well as stamina.
There is no place to exit the canoes except for the end of the trip. We could end it with a swim at the beach (paid parking or free in the park with a park pass).
Please make car pooling 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: Bring lunch, water, hat, sunscreen, PFD and proper foot wear- no flip flops.
Please contact: Michael De Andrade mdeanrade@hotmail.com
OR 519-716-5067 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
Intermediate training required.
Gentle Reminder: Trip Leaders needed
Please consider leading or towing for some of the upcoming canoe trips.
If you can assist so that we don’t have to cancel trips, contact Anne (annewoolner@hotmail.com)
Date: Tuesday, August 15th
Trip: Saugeen #3- access 10-13
Intermediate training is a must for this trip.
Leader: Frank Kuntz
Tower: Frank Kuntz
Cost: $15 (no envelopes necessary)
Time: Meet at the shed @ 8:00am
Trip Details:
This is a favourite paddle with lots of interesting adventures along the way. We even have a great picnic area with washrooms for our lunch!
We follow this with a swim at Port Elgin and then supper at the Queen’s Hotel.
This is an all day trip that does require strength and stamina.
Great opportunity to practice river reading skills!
Please make car pooling 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: Bring lunch, water, hat, sunscreen, PFD and proper foot wear- no flipflops.
Please 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
Intermediate training required.
The bad news: Tuesday, August 8th paddle
We could not secure a tower!
The good news: Thursday, August 10th Mini-golf social event is not.
Hope you can make it!
** Please note the Thursday August 10th paddle is
rescheduled to Thursday, August 24th**
Registration:
Please notify Brenda Welch brendajwelch@hotmail.com. OR 519-884-2168 If you would like to attend, include name of guest, if you are bringing one. We will divide the group into teams for some friendly competition.
There IS a difference between Fishing AND Phishing.
Fishing is fun Phishing is not.
I became aware that 2 members have received an email from old salts email asking for money, and its from me, Jaye.
DO NOT answer it as it IS a Phishing scam.
Action: I have changed the google password and make necessary changes as per google flags about our account.
What is a Phishing Scam:
They are rampant right now, especially in our age category our club engages with!
If you receive ANY suspicious emails from Old Salts, especially asking for money, PLEASE ignore them as a phishing scam and report them to me. Old Salts will ONLY send Club related emails to membership.
‘Never a dull moment – thanks for reading this
Jaye
