Category: Easy Breezy

Due to the number of cancellations due to either  low water levels, no trip leader or lack of participants, this popular trip has been added to the schedule for you to enjoy……..

In this blog post, you will find the trip details for Thursday, Aug 18th.  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: Speed River, Royal City, Guelph
Date:  Thursday, Aug 18th
Time:  Meet at the shed at 9:00 a.m. for a 9:15 a.m. departure
Trip Leader(s): Robin Heaver
Tower: Steve Knapp
Details:  This is a 40 min drive each way. We will paddle upstream to the railroad bridge and then paddle back for lunch and, of course, ice cream at a riverside outlet! This is a lovely trip with lots of interesting scenery and turtles. 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. In light of the increasing price of gas, we highly encourage people to carpool and share gas costs. If you carpool, please remember to contribute gas money to your driver. A  $5 minimum to $7+ would be appropriate for this trip.
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. (Don’t ask if north, south, east or west )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

 

 

In this blog post, you will find the trip details for Thursday, July 28th.  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 – Moyer’s Landing to River Bluffs
Date:  Thursday, July 28th
Time:  Meet at the shed at 9:00 a.m. for a 9:15 a.m. departure
Trip Leader(s): Robin Heaver
Tower: Eugene Marion
Details: This is a beautiful paddle with cliffs along the sides of the river.  There may be some shallow spots due to lower water levels, so be prepared to get out of your canoe! (This is the route that was done for basic training.)
Skill Level: EASY BREEZY – Basic training required.
Shuttle: Yes
Trip Fee: $8 (exact amount please)

Please contact Robin Heaver rgrheaver@gmail.com or call 905-220-6301 to register for this trip. You will get a confirmation email on Wednesday. If you don’t hear from Robin, 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. (Don’t ask if north, south, east or west )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

 

 

In this blog post, you will find the trip details for Thursday, June 30th.  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: Avon River, Stratford
Date:  Thursday, June 30th
Time:  Meet at the shed at 9:00 a.m. for a 9:15 a.m. departure
Trip Leader(s): Brenda Welch and Pat Aiken
Tower: TBD, however, if not enough people sign up to canoe, cartopper volunteers will be required!
Details:  This is a leisurely paddle on the lovely Avon River in Stratford. Enjoy the sights, particularly the swans, but don’t get too close!
Skill Level: EASY BREEZY – Basic training required.
Shuttle: No
Trip Fee: $8

Other Information:  Although this is an Easy Breezy canoe trip, it is also a social outing. There will be a potluck lunch around 12 (noon) in the park behind the Festival Theatre (so no need to bring a lunch). The club is supplying the hotdogs and fixings. You may bring a SMALL salad, appetizer or dessert. We ask that you bring your own beverage, plates and cutlery.

If you are not canoeing, but would still like to participate in the potluck, you are most welcome to either meet at the shed and carpool to the put-in at the park, or you can meet at the park around 11:30 a.m. just before lunch. Feel free to enjoy the walking paths while waiting for the paddlers to be done, but stay away from the swans!

Please contact Brenda Welch at 519-884-2168 or brendajwelch@hotmail.com to register for this trip ASAP to determine hotdog amounts. Please indicate whether you are canoeing (to determine how many canoes to take) or not. If you are going to drive to Stratford for the potluck, let Brenda know as well so the group won’t be waiting for you at the shed.

Directions if you are driving yourself to meet for lunch: If you are coming into Stratford from Kitchener and New Hamburg on Highway 7 & 8, it turns into Ontario St.  After you pass the light at Romeo, make the next right on Parkview.  Continue straight into the park, passing Coburg and Waterloo St.  Continue into the park on Richard Monette Way.  It turns into Lakeside.  For the potluck, park up the hill by the washrooms. The river is down  the hill. If you are lost, Pat’s  cell number is 519-575-2115

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.

 

 

In this blog post, you will find the trip details for Thursday, May 26th.  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: Christie Conservation Area
Date:  Thursday, May 26th
Time:  Meet at Anne the shed at 8:45 a.m. for a 9:00 a.m. departure
Trip Leader(s): Robin Heaver, Anne Woolner
Tower: TBD
Details: A new area for the Old Salts as I understand it. Beautiful conservation area located only 40 minutes from Kitchener. The paddle starts on the lake, then a short portage/carry over a horse/bike path to continue up Spencer Creek where you can see Osprey, Geese, and all sorts of song birds. The trip should take about 2 1/4 hours. Beautiful picnic area with plenty of shaded tables at our put in point. Bring snacks, drink, and a lunch.
Skill Level: EASY BREEZY – Basic training required, but be aware a short portage is required.
Shuttle: No
Trip Fee: $8
Additional Costs: $15.50 per vehicle and maybe $5 per person (but not usually on weekdays-be prepared anyways). If unmanned, the machine takes cash or credit card.

Please contact Robin Heaver at rgrheaver@gmail.com or text Robin at 905 220-630 to save your spot for this trip. You will receive a confirmation email on Monday from the trip leader to confirm your spot.

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 won’t leave the rest of the group waiting for you.

• • When you come out on a canoe trip, please come prepared! (Read this post carefully)
  • Dress for the weather (don’t wear jeans or cotton)
  • Make sure you bring a waterproof dry bag with a change of clothes (see here for more details on what to bring).  You will be thankful you did should you happen to get wet……and it does happen!
  • Help out where you can so we can all enjoy our day! (see here for what to do on canoe day)
  • If you are carpooling with someone, don’t forget to give the driver some gas money ($5 recommended)
  • Be considerate of your potential partner!  Review your strokes…what they are and what they do. (see here)
  • If you have a favourite trip, consider leading it. Check out the trip shedule. There are lots of trips that still need trip leaders. If you didn’t make it out to the training, see here for an overview on what is involved and/or contact Anne Woolner  at annewoolner@hotmail.com.  Trips will be cancelled if there is no one to lead them!
  • Remember: We are not in a hurry….this isn’t a race…..this is supposed to be fun!