Announcement! – Page 30

CANCELLED-GRAND RIVER/POTLUCK LUNCH!

Hello all!

Due to the weather forecast for tomorrow (70% chance of rain–steady light rain in the morning and showers continuing into the afternoon), we are cancelling tomorrow’s canoe trip and potluck lunch. We are hoping to reschedule this trip/lunch for another day and will let you know the date when we can.

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