Category: Canoe Trips

Club Event Reminders! {Scouting Trip, Year-end Get-together, etc.}

scouting trip! Last Call!

WHERE: Nith River
WHEN:  Tuesday, Oct. 12th
TIME: Meet at the shed at 8:30 a.m.
ORGANIZERS: Lynn Warmington & Wayne Bean
SKILL LEVEL: Experienced paddlers only since this is a scouting trip!
TRIP DETAILS: Putting in on Blenheim Road just south of Oxford Road 29 at Silver Bridge and take out at the second (south bridge) in Canning.  It’s about a 15 km paddle.  Driving time to the put in from Wing 404 is approximately 40 minutes.
COST: $6

If you are interested in being part of this scouting group, please contact Lynn Warmington at: lynnwarmington1@gmail.com.
Cell # 519-400-0388. Home # 519-846-9243

OSSCC End of Season Fireside Get Together !

DATE:  SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2021
TIME:  1 – 4:00 p.m.
WHERE:  Val and Richard Haiser
                  13 John Place, Heidelberg, ON
                  519 699 4198
                  Windsome.v@gmail.com
WHAT TO BRING:  Your own refreshments (drink/eats)
                                     Lawn Chair
                                     Mask for inside use (washroom)
DIRECTIONS:  King St. N, Waterloo to Left on Lobsinger Line
                            (Wagner’s Corner), drive through lights in Heidelberg
                            Then Right on Arthur Road (sign says Local traffic only)
                            Right on John Place (second last house on left (green
                            Siding)
Comraderie and  great conversation will be provided. A wonderful opportunity to meet and greet fellow OSSCC members whether you canoed this season or not!
R.S.V.P.:   IF YOU ARE COMING
RAINDATE:  SUNDAY, OCTOBER 17 SAME TIME

With the end of the canoeing season comes the clean up of the canoes and equipment to get ready for 2022 and training. If you can, we would love to have you come out and assist with the cleaning.  Any help along with buckets and sponges would be much appreciated. Hot water, soap and and great conversation will be provided.

DATE: Tuesday, October 19th
TIME: 10:00 a.m.
WHERE: 132 Kesselring Crt. Kitchener, ON (Eugene’s house)
CONTACT: Armand Martin –  226-899-6339 or armandrmartin@gmail.com

If you have any questions or concerns about any of the above, comment below ( must be logged into the blog) or contact the member  listed as the contact. Do not respond to this email by hitting “reply“. You will not get a response…..your email goes to an unmonitored email box!

Scouting Trip!

There is one last outing being planned to scout a trip for next year’s schedule! The Nith River has some interesting sections that would be  welcome additions to the schedule. Details for the trip are as follows:

WHERE: Part of the Nith River. Exact section will depend on the flow rates over the next few days and will be determined on Sunday.
WHEN:  Tuesday, Oct. 12th
TIME: Meet at the shed at 8:30 a.m.
ORGANIZERS: Lynn Warmington & Wayne Bean
SKILL LEVEL: Experienced paddlers only since this is a scouting trip!

If you are interested in being part of this scouting group, please contact Lynn Warmington at: lynnwarmington1@gmail.com.
Cell # 519-400-0388. Home # 519-846-9243

{News for October}: Includes details for…..
End of Season Canoe Cleaning
Social Event: Fireside Yearend Gettogether at Richard & Val’s
AGM

Sept. 28 & Sept 30 Trip Info {changes & updates}

 

Below are the details for this week’s trips.  There will be no reminders.  Please contact Anne asap if you plan on attending.

Trip: Grand River – Freeport-Moyer’s Landing
Date: Sept 28, 2021
Time: Meet at the shed at 8:30 a.m. for a 8:45 departure
Trip Organizers: Anne Woolner
Tower: TBA
Details: This paddle has a short portage around the Manheim Wier. We will pass the Pioneer Tower and a few golf courses and end up at Moyer’s Landing for a picnic.
Skill Level: Moving water experience.
Shuttle: Yes
Trip fee: $6 (exact fee required in an envelope)
PLEASE CONTACT:  Anne Woolner at 519-743-2277 or annewoolner@hotmail.com if you plan on participating.

Third time is the charm!
Trip: Grand River (Otterbein – Freeport)
Date: Sept 23, 2021
Time: Meet at the shed at 9:00 a.m. for a 9:15 departure
Trip Organizers: Anne Woolner
Tower: TBA
Details: Easy Breezy
Skill Level: Everyone welcome
Shuttle: Yes
Trip fee: $6 (exact fee required in an envelope)

PLEASE CONTACT:  Anne Woolner at 519-743-2277 or annewoolner@hotmail.com if you plan on participating.

This Week’s Canoe Trips!

Just a quick reminder about the canoe trips for this week. There were some changes so check out the details that were posted on the blog on Sept. 18th. Details can be found here {link}

Be sure to check your emails early in the morning on both canoe days BEFORE you leave to meet at the shed should there be a cancellation due to inclement weather or lack of sign-ups.

Sept 21 & 23 Canoe Trips {changes & updates}

Below are the trips for the week of Sept. 20th. Please note the trip change for Thursday’s “Easy Breezy” due to low water levels……

Trip: Petrocan (Galt) to Birley Gates
Date: Sept 21, 2021
Time: Meet at the shed at 8:00 a.m. for a 8:15 departure
Trip Organizers: Doug Arthur and Bruce Williams
Tower: Armand Martin
Details: This is one of our favourite and longer paddles, with good moving water and a few rapids along the way. Good river reading skills are helpful to avoid shallow areas and rocks!  An early start will allow for lunch at Glen Morris.
Skill Level: Experienced paddlers only
Shuttle: Yes
Trip fee: $6 (exact fee required in an envelope)

PLEASE CONTACT: Doug Arthur at djarthur29@gmail.com or 519-741-8641 or Bruce Williams at brucewms@yahoo.com 519-208-4356 if you plan on participating.
Trip: Grand River (Otterbein – Freeport)
Date: Sept 23, 2021
Time: Meet at the shed at 9:00 a.m. for a 9:15 departure
Trip Organizers: Alberta Piche and Mark Zelinka
Tower: Alberta Piche
Details: Easy Breezy (This trip has been substituted for the Moyer’s Landing to River’s Bluff trip)  This is a nice paddle that should be enjoyed by all.
Skill Level: Everyone welcome
Shuttle: Yes
Trip fee: $6 (exact fee required in an envelope)

PLEASE CONTACT:

Mark Zelinka at 519-651-3186 or zelinkamd@gmail.com if you plan on participating.

Canoe Trips for This Week……

Just a quick reminder for the canoe trip this week…..

Don’t forget to contact Lynn Warmington at 519-400-0388 or email her at lynnwarmington1@gmail.com if you plan on participating. If enough people don’t sign up, it will be cancelled. Details for the trip can be found here: Trip Details for Sept. 14th ( Grand River – Brant Conservation Area to Erie Ave (Brantford)

To date, nobody has stepped up to volunteer to lead Thursday’s “Easy Breezy” trip on the Grand river from Otterbein-Freeport, so consider it cancelled unless something changes.

Trip Details for Sept. 14th

Trip: Grand River – Brant Conservation Area to Erie Ave (Brantford)
Date: Sept. 14th
Time: Meet at the shed at  8:30 am for a 8:45 am departure
Trip Organizer: Lynn Warmington
Tower: Armand Martin
Details: This is a paddle through Brantford on a big Oxbow passing the Bell Homestead. In the past there have been some tricky strainers to keep us on our toes.
Skill level: Experienced paddlers only
Shuttle: Yes
Trip Fee: $6

Please contact Lynn Warmington at 519-400-0388 or email her at lynnwarmington1@gmail.com if you plan on participating.

Trip Details for Sept. 7 & 9th!

To date, no one has volunteered to organize either the Sept. 7 or 9th canoe trips, therefore they will be cancelled.

We also need a trip organizer and tower for the Sept. 16th trip (Grand River – Otterbein-Freeport). This is a Thursday Easy Breezy trip. Contact Carol Marion for the trip package that Anne has left with her.

Trip Schedule {link}

Volunteers Needed!

Sept. 2nd Trip Details

Trip: Rockwood Conservation Area
(161 Fall St S., Guelph/ Eramosa, On.)
Date: Sept.2
Time: Meet at the shed at 9:00 for a 9:15 departure
Trip Organizer: Brenda Welch   brendajwelch@hotmail.com  or call  519-884-2168
Tower: Armand Martin
Details:  Easy Breezy– Open to all members on a first come basis. This is a scenic flat water paddle.  There are interesting rock formations including limestone cliffs, caves and glacial potholes.
Skill level: Basic Training required
Shuttle: No
Trip Fee: $6

*Additional cost for park entry to be paid at the gate-$6 per person($5.31+tax)
Optional lunch, swim, or walk: Beside the usual canoeing gear, bring a lunch if you wish to join us for a picnic afterwards.  Also bring your bathing suit and towel if you wish to swim and appropriate foot wear if you wish to go on a walk.
There is a washroom and change room open in the beach area. A mask is required to enter.
There are also some very nice walking trails.  There are over 200 potholes in the park that vary in size and diameter.
In the beach area there are lots of picnic tables and plenty of parking.

Please call or email Brenda Welch to save your spot.

August 31st Trip Details!

In this blog post, you will find the trip details for Tuesday, August 31st.  Please read carefully. If you decide to participate, please follow the directions below, including contacting the Trip Organizer directly as indicated to save your spot. If you sign up, but end up changing your mind, please let the Trip Organizer know before trip day so your spot can be filled and we don’t end up waiting for you!

Trip: Saugeen River  #1– Walkerton (LOBIE’S PARK ACCESS #5 (WALKERTON)- TO CONC. 10 RIVER ACCESS #7)
Date:  August 31st
Time:  Meet at the shed at 8:00 a.m. for a 8:15 a.m. departure
Trip Organizers: Eugene & Carol Marion (caroline.milla4@gmail.com or call 519-570-6250
Tower: Armand Martin
Details:  This is another club favourite! Lots of challenges, fast water with moderate rapids and plenty of opportunity to practice river reading skills. This is an all day trip so we can’t guarantee when we will be back so come prepared with lots of water, snacks and a lunch. There is a section of the river where we stop for lunch and have some river fun, so come prepared if you plan on getting wet. We will end the day with a stop for icecream or supper (your choice) on the way back, so bring extra money.
Skill Level: Experienced paddlers only! There are sections with fast moving water that require skills not covered in basic training!
Shuttle: Yes
Trip Fee: $9 (Out of town trip more than 100 km)

Please contact Carol Marion at caroline.milla4@gmail.com or call 519-570-6250 to save your spot for this trip. You will receive a confirmation email on Monday from the trip organizer.