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     

Photos from Thames River/Trout Creek, June 10/25:

(NOTE: The Trip Schedule, posted yesterday, can also be found on the Blog: See Resources→Printable Materials→Trip Schedule)

First Trip: Nith River: Blenheim Rd. (Silver Bridge) to Canning

DATE: Tuesday, May 27
Intermediate Training Required

Leader: Anne Woolner

Tower: Bruce Burkhardt

Cost: $8.00

Meet at the Shed (RCAF Wing 404), 510 Dutton Drive, Waterloo, to leave at 8:30 am.

Trip Details: An exciting 3-4 hour paddle with twists, turns, drops, and rapids—requiring good river-reading skills.
This trip depends on the river flow. Currently, the river flows are low for this time of year. If low, Anne will notify everyone Monday night with an alternate trip. 

Car Pool:
Please make car pool arrangements before we meet Tuesday morning.
If you carpool, please reimburse driver ($5 would  be appropriate for this trip.) If you drive in a different car, please reimburse both drivers.

Bring: Emergency Contact Card—and tell your paddling partner where it is) as well as lunch, water, hat, sunscreen, PFD, and proper footwear—no crocs or flip-flops! 

Register: Contact Anne Woolner annewoolner@hotmail.com
or 519-743-227 advising if you paddle bow or stern.
You will receive a confirmation email to confirm your spot.
If you don’t receive confirmation by Monday night, please contact the trip leader to ensure 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 the number of canoes required, partners, etc.

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

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Second Trip: Inaugural New Members Paddle/Potluck Barbecue

TRIP: Grand River (Moyers Landing to Riverbluffs)

DATE: Thursday, May 29

Skill Level: Beginner

Leader: Michael De Andrade

Tower: Bruce Burkhardt

COST: $8.00

MEET at the Shed (RCAF Wing 404), 510 Dutton Drive, Waterloo, to leave at 8:30 a.m 
BRING YOUR POTLUCK ITEM AND PORTABLE CHAIR TO SHED TO GIVE TO JANET WHO WILL MEET PADDLERS AT RIVERBLUFFS.                                                             

Trip Details: An easy 1.5-2 hour paddle on the Grand River from Moyers Landing (Blair) to Riverbluffs in Cambridge. This is a relatively short trip—8.5 km by canoe.
This trip may be cancelled if the water flow is too low.

Trip will end at Riverbluffs for potluck and barbecue

Car Pool: Please make car pool arrangements before we meet Thursday morning.
If you carpool, please reimburse driver ($5 would  be appropriate for this trip.) If you drive in a different car, please reimburse both drivers.

Bring: Emergency Contact Card—and tell your paddling partner where it is) as well as lunch, water, hat, sunscreen, PFD, and proper footwear—no crocs or flip-flops! 

Register: Contact Michael De Andrade, 519-716-5067 or mdeanrade@hotmail.com, advising if you paddle bow or stern.
You will receive a confirmation email to confirm your spot.
If you don’t receive confirmation by Wednesday night, please contact the Trip Leader to ensure 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 the number of canoes required, partners, etc.

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