Category: Easy Breezy

Thursday July 20

Date: Thursday, July 20
Trip: Hespeler Pond
Basic training required. 

Leader:  Robin Heaver 
Tower:  Steve Knapp 

 Cost: $8 (no envelopes necessary)
Time: Meet at the shed @ 9:00am  

Trip Details:
This is a 2.5 hour paddle past marsh areas which are home to cranes, egrets and ither wild life. A short walk to a local pub for lunch afterwards is a nice finish to the day for those interested.

Please make car pooling arrangements before we meet on Thursday 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. 

Bring lunch, water, hat, sunscreen, PFD and proper foot wear- no flipflops 

 Contact:  Robin Heaver (rgrheaver@gmail.com    or cell 905-220-6301)  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 

Thursday July 6th – OOPS ~ UPDATE

If you are interested in the trip wth Robin and Steve this week, the phone number listed is incorrect.

Please contact  Robin Heaver rgrheaver@gmail.com  or
cell phone 905-220-6301  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 

 

Thursday July 6

Date: Thursday, July 6
Trip: Speed River at Royal City Park 
Basic training required. 

Leader:  Robin Heaver 
Tower:  Steve Knapp 

 Cost: $8 (no envelopes necessary)
Time: Meet at the shed @ 9:00am  (Parkside and Weber Street are now open) 

Trip Details:
This is a 2 hour trip that starts in the heart of Guelph past many historic landmarks with wildlife along the way. There’s a chance to enjoy ice cream after at the Boathouse Tearoom.

Please make car pooling arrangements before we meet on Thursday 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. 

Bring lunch, water, hat, sunscreen, PFD and proper foot wear- no flipflops 

 Contact:  Robin Heaver (rgrheaver@gmail.com 519-716-5067)  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 

Trip Leaders needed
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)

 

Thursday June 29th

Date: Thursday, June 29th

Trip: Grand River- Westmont Rose-Kaufman’s Flats  
Basic training required. 

Leader:  Robin Heaver 
Tower:  Steve Knapp
Cost: $8 (no envelopes necessary)
Time: Meet at the shed @ 9:00am

Trip Details: Such a lovely section of the Grand. This is a longer trip (3 1/2-4 hours) so stamina is required along with basic skills for negotiating some shallow rapids. You will go under a covered bridge and past 2 gold golf courses.

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

Contact: Robin- email at  rgrheaver@gmail.com
OR phone  905-220-6301 to register/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 

 

This is the last trip for June.
We would like to take this time to wish each club member
a Happy Canada Day.
Thank you for belonging to the OSSCC. 
Here’s to many more enjoyable trips!

 

 

 

Thursday June 8th Canoe Trip

Date: Thursday, June 8th

Trip: Grand River- Freeport to Pat’s trailer for a potluck 
Basic training required. 

Leader:  Bruce Williams
Tower:  Steve 
Cost: $8 (no envelopes necessary)
Time: Meet at the shed @ 9:00am

Trip Details: All are welcome for this scenic paddle past a golf course and the historic Pioneer Tower. There are some rapids to negotiate/walk over depending on the water level, so be prepared. There is a portage involved in this trip.

Special Note: Pat will meet us at Freeport and take us to her trailer where we can leave our cars and food for the potluck before we shuttle back to Freeport.

Please make car pooling arrangements before we meet on Thursday 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: Bring a snack, food for the potluck, water, hat, sunscreen, PFD and proper foot wear- no flip flops  

Contact: Bruce Williams  (brucewms@yahoo.com ) 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 

Construction – Road Closure:
Please note that Weber is closed between Parkside & Dutton Drive.

Plan to join us for fun and fellowship at Pat’s trailer 

Thursday May 25th Canoe Trip

Date: Thursday, May 25th

Trip:  Grand River- Moyers Landing to River Bluffs 
Basic training required. 

Leader: Robin Heaver
Tower:  Steve Knapp

Cost: $8 (no envelopes necessary)
Time: Meet at the shed @ 9:00am

Trip Details: All are welcome for this easy and scenic 1.5 hour paddle.
There are some rapids to negotiate/walk over depending on the water level, so be prepared.

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

Contact:  Robin Heaver  rgrheaver@gmail.com  or call 905-220-6301 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 

Construction – Road Closure:
Please note that Weber is closed between Parkside & Dutton Drive.

Enjoy the Victoria Day loonngg weekend.
You are receiving both trips scheduled for next week, today,
so we don’t bother you on Sunday night!

Thursday, Sept 15th Paddle – Hespeler Pond

In this blog post, you will find the trip details for Thursday, September 15th Please read carefully.   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!}

Trip: Hespeler Pond 
Date:  Thursday, Sept 15th 
Time:  Meet at the shed at 9:00 am  (if you are late we may leave without you)
Trip Leader(s): Robin Heaver 
Tower: Steve Knapp 
Details: This is a 30 minute trip each way. We will paddle up the river until it gets shallow and then paddle back. This is a lovely trip with lots of interesting scenery and often see egrets and cranes. Bring lunch, water, hat, sunscreen, PFD
Notes: Please make car pooling arrangements before we meet on Thursday morning. The membership list  can be found here if you need contact information.
If you carpool, please reimburse your driver ($5 would be appropriate for this trip). If you drive in a different car each way, please reimburse both drivers.
Skill Level: EASY BREEZY – Basic training required.
Shuttle: No
Trip Fee: $8 (exact amount please) No envelopes required.

Please contact Robin Heaver rgrheaver@gmail.com or call 905-220-6301 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 Robin 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 Note:  Construction has started for the next 7 weeks at Weber and Albert Street and continues further on Weber Street near St. David’s school. The ONLY way to enter Dutton Drive is by turning off of Parkside on to Weber Street. The signs says ‘local traffic only! Albert and Weber Street is closed and you cannot drive either way on Weber Street ~ from King Street to Dutton Drive.

Canoe Trip Times and Pre-Trip Measures
What to Bring on a Canoe Excursion
What to do on Canoe Day

 

 

 

Thursday, Sept 8th Rockwood Conservation Area Paddle – Pot Luck Details

In this blog post, you will find the trip details for Thursday, September 8th Please read carefully.   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!}

Trip: Rockwood Conservation Area Rockwood Conservation Map 
Date:  Thursday, Sept 8th 
Time:  Meet at the shed at 2 pm for a 2:15 pm departure
Trip Leader(s): Marilyn Fischer
Tower: Alberta Piche
Details: This is a lovely paddle amongst the cliffs and ruins of the park. Bring something for the Pot Luck, a wiener stick, dishes and cutlery, water, hat, sunscreen, PFD and a lawn chair.
Notes:  The Club will supply the wieners and condiments. There is a fee of $6.25 to enter the park. There is a film crew at the ruins so we don’t know how close we can paddle to them.  
There have been changes to the park. They have removed all but one fire pit, we will have to use the one at 304. We turn in at our usual spot but carry on to the farthest group site.
Skill Level: EASY BREEZY – Basic training required.
Shuttle: No
Trip Fee: $8 (exact amount please) No envelopes required.

Please contact Marilynn Fisher: mlynn25@outlook.com or call 226-808-9365 to register for this trip. Please indicate in your email if you plan on canoeing (to determine how many canoes will be needed and if we need more than one tower or have to car top) and/or if you will only be joining us for the pot luck (to determine how many wieners we will require).
If you are only joining us for the pot luck, supper will be at 5:30 once the paddlers have returned. Those who are canoeing, will be keeping their food in their trunks while they are on the water. 

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 make car pooling arrangements before we meet on Thursday morning. The membership list can be found here if you need contact information.

Please note:  Construction has started for the next 7 weeks at Weber and Albert Street and continues further on Weber Street near St. David’s school. The ONLY way to enter Dutton Drive is by turning off of Parkside on to Weber Street. The signs says ‘local traffic only! Albert and Weber Street is closed and you cannot drive either way on Weber Street ~  from King Street to Dutton Drive.

Canoe Trip Times and Pre-Trip Measures
What to Bring on a Canoe Excursion
What to do on Canoe Day

 

 

 

Thursday, Aug 25th Trip Details {Grand River-West Montrose-Kaufman’s Flats}

In this blog post, you will find the trip details for Thursday, Aug 25th.  Please read carefully.   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!}

Trip: Grand River: West Montrose to Kaufman’s Flats
Date:  Thursday, Aug 25th
Time:  Meet at the shed at 9:00 a.m. for a 9:15 a.m. departure
Trip Leader(s): Robin Heaver
Tower: Alberta Piche
Details:  This  is a lovely paddle past farmer’s field’s and 2 golf courses. Bring lunch, water, hat, sunscreen, PFD
Notes:  Please make car pooling arrangements before we meet on Thursday morning. The membership list can be found here if you need contact information.
Skill Level: EASY BREEZY – Basic training required.
Shuttle: No
Trip Fee: $8 (exact amount please) No envelopes required.

Please contact Robin Heaver rgrheaver@gmail.com or call 905-220-6301 to register for this trip. If you don’t get a confirmation email from Robin by Wednesday evening, please contact him asap.

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. and so the rest of the group won’t be waiting for you unnecessarily.

Please note:  Construction has started for the next 7 weeks at Weber and Albert Street and continues further on Weber Street near St. David’s school. The ONLY way to enter Dutton Drive is by turning off of Parkside on to Weber Street. The signs says ‘local traffic only! Albert and Weber Street is closed and you cannot drive either way on Weber Street ~  from King Street to Dutton Drive.

Canoe Trip Times and Pre-Trip Measures
What to Bring on a Canoe Excursion
What to do on Canoe Day

 

 

Thanks to Robin and Alberta for volunteering to lead and tow!