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Due to a problem with Frank’s truck, he will be unable to tow for the Moonlight paddle on Thursday and the paddle next Tuesday. Please message me (annewoolner@hotmail.com 519-743-2277), if you can assist with towing for these trips so that we do not have to cancel.
Thanks!
Anne
**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)
Due to lower than normal summer water levels and lack of participants, tomorrow’s trip is being cancelled. The next Easy Breezy is scheduled for Aug 2nd. For more details, check out the schedule.
2 spaces have opened of for this workshop on Thursday, June 30th from 6-8 p.m.
For more details, see here [link]
Contact:
Alicia Smith
alicia2smith@gmail.com
519-699-9260
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 this coming WEDNESDAY, June 8th, at 10:30am!
We will meet outside the canoe shed. Please, bring a folding/camp chair for this meeting. Also, a rain jacket or umbrella is suggested, if rain is threatening that morning.
Please, R.S.V.P. the Trip Organizer, Mark Zelinka asap, if planning to attend zelinkamd@gmail.com or 519-651-3186.
Mark Zelinka, Bondi Trip Organizer
Direct any questions or concerns to Mark directly!
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}
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
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
Pond TrainingTuesday, April 19th
Thursday April 21st.
If you haven’t already, please sign up for these sessions by contacting Lynn Warmington at lynnwarmington1@gmail.com or 519-400-0388 so we know how many canoes will be required and can arrange for towing. We strongly encourage you to take advantage of these sessions to practice strokes and other skills before the lessons with Beth begin. This is especially important for our newer members. All members are welcome, but please let Lynn know if you plan on coming.
Meet at the shed (Wing 404) at 1:00 p.m. Cost is $2 per day.
Next pond training dates are: Tuesday, April 26th and Thursday, April 28th
All members are welcome, but we ask that our new (2021 & 2022) members come out at least twice, (but all four times would be great practice before the river training begins)
All training dates can be found here: Training Dates
These workshops are for anyone who has signed up or is wondering what’s involved in leading a trip or towing the canoe trailers before they commit. We implemented some new processes during covid, some of which we are keeping, and we want to make sure everyone is consistent on how things are done. These jobs are very important since we can’t have canoe trips without them. We hope you will join us. Please let Anne know if you are coming.
Meet at the shed (behind Wing 404) on April 20th at 1:30 p.m. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Anne Woolner at annewoolner@hotmail.com (this was rescheduled from April 14th which was cancelled)
Paradise Lake Fun Day!The Paradise Lake Fun Day is something our membership really looks forward to and we are happy to announce that after a 2 year hiatus, the social commitee is planning this event for Tuesday, June 21st. More information will follow in the coming weeks. If you would like to sign up or are interested in attending, please contact Pam Krokoszynski at 519-577-8524 or at pamkrok@rogers.com
BondiAfter a 3 year break, Fall Bondi is back on the schedule for Sept. 19-24. There was a really positive response when presented at the Spring Registration Meeting, so if you are interested, make sure you get on the list asap. Spots are limited. Contact Mark Zelinka at 519-651-3186 or at zelinkamd@gmail.com
