Category: Announcement!

Big Creek (3rd. Concession Rd, Access #3) to Long Point Provincial Park

Date: September 17

Time: Meet at the Shed at 8:00 am.

Trip Leader: Anne Woolner

Tower: Bruce Burkhart

Trip Fee: $15

Trip Details:
Big Creek is a watercourse in Norfolk County, Ontario.
It is approximately 60 kms long (we are doing a section of it).
It empties into Lake Erie at Port Rowan, at Long Point.
Its watershed covers 730 square kilometres.
It is called the “Canadian Amazon” as it meanders through the heavily lush canopy of the Carolinian forests of Norfolk County to Long Point.
This is a longer trip that does require maneuvering skills and stamina. Approximately a 3 hour paddle

Shuttle: Yes

Carpooling:
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 to Bring:
Emergency Contact Card, lunch, water, hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, PFD, and proper foot wear- no flip flops or crocs

To Register:
Please contact  Anne Woolner annewoolner@hotmail.com 519-743-2277  to register for this trip, and advise if you paddle stern or bow.
You will receive a confirmation email.
If you don’t receive confirmation by Monday night, please contact  the trip leader to make sure you are on the list. 

NOTE:
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.

September 3rd: Rockwood Canoe Trip and Potluck is being cancelled.

This trip, involving both paddling and a potluck, needs organization and planning in order to be successful. Unfortunately, this time there were no volunteers to spearhead the event.

Big Creek (3rd. Concession Rd, Access #3) to Long Point Provincial Park
(Intermediate Training Required)

Date: August 20

Time: Meet at the Shed at 8:00 am.

Trip Leader: TBA
Tower: Bruce Burkhart

Trip Fee: $15

Trip Details:
Big Creek is a watercourse in Norfolk County, Ontario.
It is approximately 60 kms long (we are doing a section of it).
It empties into Lake Erie at Port Rowan, at Long Point.
Its watershed covers 730 square kilometres.
It is called the “Canadian Amazon” as it meanders through the heavily lush canopy of the Carolinian forests of Norfolk County to Long Point.
This is a longer trip that does require maneuvering skills and stamina. Approximately a 3 hour paddle

Shuttle: Yes

Carpooling:
Please make car pooling arrangements before we meet on Tuesday 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.

Remember to Bring:
Emergency Contact Card, lunch, water, hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, PFD, and proper foot wear- no flip flops or crocs

To Register:
Please contact  Anne Woolner annewoolner@hotmail.com 519-743-2277  to register for this trip, and advise if you paddle stern or bow.
You will receive a confirmation email.
If you don’t receive confirmation by Monday night, please contact  the trip leader to make sure you are on the list. 

NOTE:
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.