Category: Announcement!

LOST CLUB KEY

It has been brought to our attention that someone borrowed the shed key that was kept at Wing 404 in the box with other keys.

Could whoever borrowed it please return it to Wing 404 asap and contact Eugene Marion  / Armand Martin to let them know that you returned it.

If anyone else has keys they are not using, please contact Armand Martin.

Thank you.

Eugene 519-501-2078
Armand Martin 226-899-6339

 

 

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!

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!

FYI {Announcements, Reschedules, Reminders}

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The June edition of “Mark Your Calendar” is posted.  Make sure to check it out so you can plan your schedules for our canoe trips and social events!
You can see the full schedule here or here.

We happy to report that the our potluck/canoe trip from last Tuesday has been rescheduled for this coming Thursday, June 6th.  See here for details.

The Tuesday trip is still a go. More info to follow.

We are still in need of Trip Organizers for the following trips:

June 25th – Speed River (Niska Rd. to Hespeler Pond)
July 16th – Puslinch Lake (Night Paddle)
July 30th – Grand River – Brant Conservation to Erie Blvd (Brandtford)
August 27th – Luther Marsh
Sept 3rd – Big Creek, Norfolk County
Sept 10th – Grand River – Cambridge to Glen Morris
Sept 16 – 20 – Bondi (may be cancelled due to lack of interest)
Sept 24th – Rockwood Conservation Area

The above trips are lovely to paddle and would be a shame to miss.  Please consider volunteering so they won’t be cancelled.  If you are wondering what’s involved, a resource section has been created on this Blog for Trip Organizers and can be found here.

Contact Dianne Wagner if you are interested or for more information.
519-698-2724

The final membership list has been posted!  You can find it here. There is no additional password required to access.

We are happy to say that we have 73 members this year with 20 new members.  With training now over, our canoe season is well under way. There are many lovely trips planned, so we hope you come on out, stay safe and enjoy the season! Take pictures when you can (and submit) to info@oldsaltsclub.com.

 

Paradise Lake reminder……..this event is coming up on June 18th. See here for more details. This is sure to be a fun time for all our members!

Bondi – Last call! See here for more information…….

Happy Canoeing!!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! {JUNE}

june 4th – Conestoga River

    • St. Jacob’s to Kaufman’s Flats (Grand River).
    • Picturesque scenery with a significant rise in water depth as we join the Grand River.
    • Cost: $6.
    • Meet at the shed at 8:30 am with departure time at 8:45 am.
    • Trip Organizer(s): Volunteer(s) required!
    • Tower: TBD.

June 11th – Beaver River**

    • Epping Sideroad 19 (River Access #2) through Heathcote to Slabtown (River Access #4).
    • Lower section contains a delightful series of moderate rapids.
    • Nature at its best, ending with the dam and rapids at Slabtown.
    • Excellent habitat for wildlife with birds, egrets, great blue herons, great horned owls and beavers!
    • Meet at the shed at 8:00 am with departure time at 8:15 am.
    • Cost: $9.
    • Trip Organizers: Pam Krokoszynski 519-577-8524 and Betty Dyck 519-669-8314.
    • Towers: Evan Jenkins, Armand Martin.

june 13th- Mountsberg Reservoir

    • 2259 Milburough Line, Campbellville, ON  L0P 1P0.
    • Easy Breezy paddle. 
    • New experience–share the water with the ducks, turtles and frogs!
    • Meet at the shed at 9:00am with departure time at 9:15 am.
    • Cost:  $6.
    • Trip Organizer:  Al Dunn 519-575-8792.
    • Tower: Al Dunn.

june 18th – fun day at paradise lake

    • A fun day of water sports, games and paddling.
    • Bring PFD and water.
    • Snack and lunch provided.
    • Cost: $20.
    • Organizers: Pam Krokoszynski 519-577-8524 & Marguerite Cardinal 519-886-7111.
    • Open to all! Come join the fun.

june 25th – speed river

    • Niska Rd. Guelph to Hespeler Pond Cambridge.
    • Meet at the shed at 8:30 am with departure time at 8:45 am.
    • Trip Organizer(s): Volunteers required!
    • Tower(s): Volunteers required.
    • Cost: $6.

June 27th – Guelph, royal city park

    • Easy Breezy paddle. 
    • Where the Speed and Eramosa rivers meet.
    • Open to all members.
    • One of our all time favourite paddles!
    • Followed by ice-cream at a riverside outlet:)
    • Meet at the shed at 9:00am with departure time at 9:15 am.
    • Cost:$6.
    • Trip Organizers:  Pina Tenti 519-893-9249 and Marilynn Fisher 519-743-9365.

For times and other trip information see here!

“EMERGENCY CONTACT” Cards – Do you have one?

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 “blue binder” in the shed or download it from here.

Please note: this post can change if there is a change in the schedule.  check back often!!

In case you missed it…….

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! {MAY}

May 6 – refresher skills training

  • Rain Date: May 8th
  • Glen Morris to Birley Gates
  • meet at the canoe shed: 9:00 am
  • See here for more training details

may 7 – Eramosa river

  • Eden Mills to Stone Rd.
  • Experienced moving water paddlers only (cold water)–must have intermediate training
  • Revival of a delightful, long-overlooked day trip
  • Trip Co-Ordinators: Lynn Warmington 519-846-9243, Dianne Wagner 519-698-2724
  • Tower(s): Eugene Marion, Evan Jenkins
  • Cost: $6

may 9 – Hespeler Pond

  • Easy-Breezy outing
  • Great chance to practice strokes and skills learned in training
  • Open to all members
  • Meet at the shed: 9:00 a.m.
  • Trip Co-Ordinator: Al Dunn
  • Tower(s): Al Dunn
  • Cost: $6

MAY 13 – BASIC RIVER TRAINING – calm water (Day 1)

  • Rain Date: May 17th
  • River Bluffs Park, Cambridge
  • Meet at the canoe shed: 9:30 am
  • See here for more training details

may 14 – Grand River

  • Elora Gorge Conservation Area (Low Bridge) to West Montrose
  • Excellent views of the countryside. Lots of islands!
  • Experienced paddles only! (must have Intermediate training)
  • Pass junction of Carroll Creek and then Swan Creek between Elora and Inverhaugh.
  • Take out at the West Montrose covered bridge.
  • A few challenging turns!
  • Trip Co-Ordinator: TBD (Volunteer Required)
  • Tower(s): TBD (Volunteer Required)
  • Cost: $6

may 15 – basic river training – moving water (day 2)

  • Rain Date: May 22nd
  • Grand River (Galt to Footbridge)
  • Meet at the canoe shed: 9:00 am
  • See here for more training details

mAY 21 – Saugeen RIVER

  • Walkerton (Lobie’s Park – Access #5) to Conc. 10 ( Access #7)
  • Some moderate rapids
  • Spectacular scenery as we meander north viewing high cliffs and observing the flora and fauna
  • Experienced paddlers only
  • Trip Co-Ordinator: Chris Sheppard, Alicia Smith
  • Tower(s): Chris Sheppard, Eugene Marion
  • Cost: $9

May 24 – Intermediate training (day 1)

  • Rain Date:  May 29th
  • Galt to Glen Morris
  • Meet at the canoe shed: 9:00 am
  • See here for more training details

may 27 – intermediate training (day 2)

  • Rain date: May 31st
  • Glen Morris to Birley Gates
  • Meet at the canoe shed: 9:00 am
  • See here for more training details

may 28 – grand river

  • Freeport to Pioneer Sportsman Club (Pat & Murray’s)
  • Social Event (Open to all members)
  • Potluck lunch to welcome new members
  • More info to come via Blog
  • Trip Co-Ordinator: TBD
  • Tower(s): Eugene Marion
  • Cost: $6

may 30 – floradale dam (woolwich reservoir)

  • Easy-Breezy outing
  • Open to all members
  • Great outing….usually followed by lunch at Bonnie Lou’s Café in Floradale
  • Trip Co-Ordinator: TBD (Volunteer Required
  • Tower(s): Al Dunn
  • Cost: $6

For times and other trip information see here!

Please check back often should there be a change in the trip schedule , times, or other trip details! Use the comments section below if you have any questions:)

do not plan any other activities or appointments 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 “blue binder” in the shed or download it from here.

In case you missed it…….

What to bring on a canoe excursion.

What you can do to make canoe days fun for everybody!

Safety on the Water!

Canoe Terminology!