Canoe Trips – OSSCC Blog

Tuesday, May 13th Paddle

Date: Tuesday, May 13

Trip: Nith River- Ayr to Silver Bridge ( Blenheim Rd)
**Even though it is mid-May, the rivers are already getting low, so this trip may have to be changed to Kaufman’s to Shirley Dr.**

Leader: Anne Woolner

Tower: Frank Kuntz

Cost: $8 (no envelopes necessary)

Meet at the shed to leave @ 8:30

Trip Details:

This is usually a challenging and exciting 3-3.5 hour paddle for strong paddlers, with nice drops in the river and rapids.

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

If you carpool, please reimburse your driver ($10 would be appropriate for this trip). If you drive in a different car each way, please reimburse both drivers.

What to Bring:
Bring lunch, water, hat, sunscreen, PFD, and proper foot wear- no flipflops or Crocs!

Training Required for this Trip:
Intermediate training and strong paddling skills is a must for this trip.

RSVP:
Please contact Anne Woolner (annewoolner@hotmail.com 519-743-2277)) to register for this trip.
When you RSVP, please let the leader know if you are stern or bow.

You will receive a confirmation email, with driving instructions, to confirm your spot.

If you don’t receive a confirmation by Monday night, please contact the trip leader to make sure you are on the list.

If you change your mind or are unable to make it for some reason,
please let the Trip Leader know asap this will affect number of canoes required, partners, etc

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

Tell your canoeing partner where your emergency card is.

Big Creek Paddle (Repeat Blog Post)

Thanks to Michael, we have some AMAZING Photos
from our Big Creek Paddle.
(This is the 2nd post, 1st one did not go out to members via mail poet, apologies if it was double posted for you)

Big Creek Paddle

Thanks to Michael, we have some AMAZING Photos from our Big Creek Paddle yesterday.

Big Creek—Long Point Provincial Park

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

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Below is an updated CANOE TRIP SCHEDULE to Save, Print, or View When Required

Updated Trip Schedule 2024

https://oldsaltsclub.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/TRIP-SCHEDULE-%E2%80%93-OSSCC-Blog-5-2.pdf

Big Creek—Long Point Provincial Park

Gentle Reminder: Trip Leaders needed for future paddles

Please consider leading or towing for some of the upcoming canoe trips.
If you can assist so that we don’t have to cancel trips,
contact Anne (annewoolner@hotmail.com)

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

Date: August 6, 2024

This trip may be replaced by the Conestogo to Kaufman Flats trip if the water levels remain high. If that happens, Big Creek will be done at a later date.

Time: Meet at the Shed at 8:00 am.

Trip Leader: Anne Woolner
Tower: Frank Kuntz

Trip Fee: $15

Shuttle: Yes

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

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

Speed River- Royal City park, Guelph

Easy Breezy

Date: Thursday, July 25

Trip: Speed River- Royal City park, Guelph

Leader: Anne Woolner
Tower: Frank Kuntz

Cost: $8 (no envelopes necessary)

Meet at the shed to leave 8:30am

Trip Details:
This is a 2 hour paddle that starts in the heart of Guelph past many historic landmarks with wildlife along the way. We have our lunch in the park and there is the opportunity for ice cream at the Boathouse tearoom.

Please make car pooling arrangements before we meet on Wednesday 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: lunch, water, hat, sunscreen, PFD, and proper foot wear- no flip flops or crocs

Register: Please contact Anne Woolner annewoolner@hotmail.com 519-743-2277 to register for this trip.
You will receive a confirmation email to confirm your spot.
If you don’t receive a confirmation by Wednesday night, please contact the trip leader to make sure you are 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

Please let the leader know if you are stern or bow,

July 30th ~ Green River 2 day trip

This a very pretty and interesting canoe trip.

Since it is further away than most of our trips, we need to see if there is any interest in going for 2 days-Monday & Tuesday.

Trip Information: We could go on a canoe trip both days.
We could also go to Steven Leacock’s museum house & grounds, enjoy the beach and dine out at local restaurant.

RSVP: Let Anne (annewoolner@hotmail.com) know if you are interested as if there is not enough interest, we will schedule a different trip.
If there is interest, we will need to book some motel rooms in advance.

Tuesday Paddle IS a go!

Trip: Brant Conservation Area—Erie Street

Date: Tuesday, July 16

INTERMEDIATE TRAINING REQUIRED

Leader: Bruce Williams
Tower: Teresa Maki

Trip Details: A 2 hour paddle. A great trip down the Grand River, with some interesting challenges. Every year this river presents differently, ensuring an exciting paddle every time.

Car Polling: Please make arrangements before we meet Tuesday morning.

If you carpool, please reimburse the 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:
PFD, emergency contact card, water, hat, lunch, sunscreen, insect repellent, and proper footwear—NO flip-flops or crocs.

Register:
Contact Bruce Williams (brucewms@yahoo.com or call 519-501-1990) to register. You will receive a confirmation email.

If you don’t receive confirmation by Monday night, please contact Bruce.

If you change your mind, or are unable to make it, please let Bruce 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.