Canoe Trips – Page 3

Join us for our September “Bondi Trip”

Bondi Resort Sept 9-13, 2024

Are you interested in joining our canoeing adventures in the Algonquin area?

We stay in a beautiful historic lodge on the shores of Lake of Bays.
We divide the group into 4 teams, each taking responsibility for one breakfast and one supper.
Everyone takes care of providing their own lunches to take on our canoe trips.

The cost for the 4 nights is about $400.
Although we canoe during the day, at night we also have games, a wolf howl, star gazing and a campfire.
There are lots of trails on the property and even an ultimate frisbee course.

If you are interested or want more information contact Anne Woolner
Email: annewoolner@hotmail.com or
Phone: 519-743-2277.

We only have 4 spaces left, so don’t miss out on the fun!!!

Trip Leaders and Tow-ers Required

Thanks to Anne’s efficiency, we now have the trip schedule.

See attached for the schedule, and perhaps volunteer to be a tow-er or lead a trip(s).

Schedule starts May 9th and ends at the Annual Regatta September 24th.

Plan to join us this season.

TRIP SCHEDULE – OSSCC Blog (4)

Training Information & Volunteers Required

Training Forms for 2024:

This year, if you choose to take ANY kind of training, you will be required to fill out the training form and pay by cheque, cash, or e-transfer.
Cheque, cash, and e-transfer payments are available at Membership meeting.

Volunteer Trip Towers AND Trip Leaders Required~ Please consider helping!

Anne would like members to bring their calendars so they can sign up to tow and/or lead canoe trips.
Once dates and trips are confirmed, the trip schedule will be sent out to members via blog post. You will have ample time to review dates, decide when you can volunteer, OR see Anne at membership meeting.

**Our club cannot be successful if we do not have volunteers and continue to rely on the same few people to do many tasks. **

Join in to plan 2024 season

2024 Canoes trips:

It is that time again to start thinking about our fun on the river even though the weather is bitter cold at this time.

If you are interested in planning our 2024 canoe schedule please contact Anne @ annewoolner@hotmail.com.

We will meet at my house for the planning meeting on February 8,9 15 or 16.

Volunteers make our club successful ~ Anne~

One Last Hurrah

Due to popular demand, we will have one last Hurrah on the river!!

Date: Tues, October 3
Trip: Grand River – Kaufman’s to Shirley Drive
Basic training required.

Leader: Anne Woolner
Tower: Frank Kuntz

Cost: $8 (no envelopes necessary)
Time: Meet at the shed @ 8:30

Trip Details:
This is a lovely paddle under the Bridgeport bridge (which can be a bit tricky), and past Bingaman’s trailer park and camp grounds

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

Remember: Bring lunch, water, hat, sunscreen, PFD and proper foot wear- no flip flops please. ALL ARE WELCOME ON THIS TRIP!

Contact: Anne (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 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 as this will affect number of canoes required, partners, etc

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

Change of plans: Sept. 21 ~ Hespeler Pond (actually the Speed River).

Please note paddle change for Thursday.

Date: Thursday, September 21st
Trip: Hespeler Pond (actually the Speed River)

Basic training required.

Leader: Robin Heaver
Tower: Steve Knapp

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

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

Carpool:
Please make arrangements before we meet on Thursday 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.

Remember:
Bring lunch, water, hat, sunscreen, PFD and proper foot wear- no flip flops

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 Sept. 21 ~ St. Mary’s & Trout River

Last chance for a great canoe trip to finish off the 2023 season!

Date: Thursday, September 21st
Trip: St. Mary’s & Trout River

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 new trip for the club. Come out and adventure with us.
All are welcome!!

Remember:
Bring lunch, water, hat, sunscreen, PFD and proper foot wear- no flip flops

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

Tuesday, September 19th ~ Saugeen #3

Last chance for two great canoe trips to finish off our 2023 canoe trips!

Date: Tuesday, Sept.19
Trip: Saugeen #3

Leader: Bruce W. and Doug
Tower: Bruce Burkhardt

Cost: $15 (no envelopes necessary)
Meet at the shed: to leave @ 8:00am

Trip Details:
This is an all time favourite that is being rescheduled after being cancelled due to rain.
It is an interesting paddle with lots of adventures along the way.
This is an all day trip so it does require stamina.
Great opportunity to practice river reading skills.

We have a picnic lunch at a conservation area at the river’s edge.
The trip is followed by a swim at Port Elgin (weather providing) with an optional supper at the Queen’s Hotel in Port Elgin.

Carpool: Please make 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: lunch, water, hat, sunscreen, PFD, and proper foot wear- no flip flops.

Contact: Anne Woolner (annewoolner@hotmail.com or 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 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 as this will affect number of canoes required, partners, etc.

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

Club paddles return Sept. 19

While folks are enjoying Bondi Village this week, this post serves as a reminder “there are still a few more paddles to be enjoyed before canoe cleanup!”

Updates once Bondi trip has ended on September 15.

Tuesday, September 19th ~ NEW ~

Thursday, September 21st ~ Hespeler Pond

Tuesday, September 26th ~ Regatta with potluck lunch.

Tuesday, October 3rd ~ Possible date for canoe cleaning.