Canoe Trips – Page 4

September 5th Paddle

Fall is near, have no fear there is plenty of paddles suitable for all!

Date: Tuesday September 5th

Trip: Green River – Township of Ramara &Severn

Basic Training is required.

Leader: Michael De Andrade
Tower: Frank Kuntz

Cost: $15 (no envelopes necessary)

Time: Meet at the shed @ 8:00 a.m.,
Travel time from RCAF Wing 404 to Launch Point
is 2+ hours (Hwy 400 – Hwy 11).

Trip Details:
The Green River is a true hidden gem in Ontario’s Lake County (Washago). The route takes us thru cottage country. We will pass marsh areas with beaver lodges and beautiful birds and see the fish swim through the crystal-clear waters. We will visit the Washago Grist Mill (built in 1873) and view a number of small waterfalls and rapids along the way.

Waterway: Green River and Black River
Distance and Time of Paddle: 7-15 km and 3 hours
Difficulty: Easy with some light current.

Type of Route – Loop ( no car shuttle required)

Carpool:
Please make carpooling 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.

What to Bring:
Bring lunch, water, hat, bug spray (deer flies) ,sunscreen, sunglasses, PFD, and proper footwear- no flipflops

Bring a swimsuit and towel to take advantage of the many swimming opportunities along the way or a stop at Washago Centennial Park at the end of the paddle for a swim.

Reserve your Spot:
Please contact Michael De Andrade (519-716-5067 mdeanrade@hotmail.com) 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

Thursday August 31 ~ Night Paddle

Date: Thursday, August 31

Trip: Moonlight Paddle–
Pittock Conservation Area (Reservoir/Lake) – Woodstock

Basic training required.

Leader: Michael De Andrade
Tower: Michael De Andrade

Cost: $8 (no envelopes necessary)
Time: Meet at the shed at 6 p.m., sharp

Special Note: Let’s make this a fun evening.
We encourage you to bring your own flashlight, headlight and glow in the dark bracelets/necklaces or other light mechanism to illuminate the night sky. Feel free to decorate your canoe with lights.

Trip Details:
We will circumnavigate the reservoir and explore along the shoreline. Water flows through the dam and into the Thames River (southwest side)

Carpool:
Please make car pooling 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.

Don’t Forget:
Bring dinner/snack, water, hat, appropriate clothing, PFD and proper foot wear- no flipflops
Insect repellant is highly recommended as this is a dusk/night paddle.

Contact:
Please contact Michael De Andrade at 519-716-5067 or via email: mdeanrade@hotmail.com to register for this trip.
You will receive a confirmation email to confirm your spot.
If you don’t receive a confirmation by Wednesday, 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, August 29th Paddle

Date: Tuesday, August 29

Trip:Big Otter Creek

Leader: Michael De Andrade
Tower: Michael De Andrade

Intermediate training is a must for this trip/required.

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

Trip Details:
Paddle down the Big Otter Creek from Vienna to Port Burwell, Ontario. The creek is a tributary of the Thames River System.
It starts somewhere near Norwich and snakes through Tillsonburg until it finally empties in Lake Erie in the town of Port Burwell.
The trip will focus on a 17 kilometer section of the creek.
We will pass through Carolian forest and embrace the wonderful natural beauty and wildlife/bird life in the area.

**For those interested, we will stop at Simply Scoops (Ice Cream Shop & Eatery) at the end of the paddle.
Address is 38 Robinson St. Port Burwell, ON NOJ 1T0 ; phone number is 519-874-1390) **

Special Note:
There may be a few minor liftovers and a possible minor portage along the route. This may require paddlers to exit then re-enter their canoe.
Extra caution is required. If members are uncomfortable exiting their canoe, this paddle may not be suitable for you.
Additional Parking Fee:
$10 per canoe/ vehicle in order to park at Port Burwell Marina (this is the only suitable put out in the area).

Please make car pooling 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: Bring lunch, water, hat, sunscreen, PFD and proper foot wear- no flip flops

Contact: Please contact Michael De Andrade at 519-716-5067 or via email at: mdeanrade@hotmail.com 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

Thursday August 24th

Date: Thursday, August 24th
Trip: Cootes Paradise at Princess Point Hamilton
Basic training required.

Leader: Robin Heaver
Tower: Steve Knapp

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

Trip Details:
Surprisingly this beautiful sanctuary of flora and fauna lies in the middle of Canada’s most densely populated Golden Horseshoe area. A leisurely paddle takes you through the heart of the Royal Botanical Garden’s surrounding lands but with civilization never far from view. There may be a parking fee of $3 per hour/car.

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

Tuesday, August 22nd

Gentle Reminder: 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)

Date: Tuesday, August 22nd
Trip: Big Creek
Intermediate training is a must for this trip.

Leader: Michael De Andrade
Tower: Michael De Andrade

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

Trip Details:
This area is called the “Canadian Amazon” as we meander through Norfolk County towards Lake Erie’s Long Point.
This is a longer trip that does involve maneuvering skills around trees and other obstacles as well as stamina.
There is no place to exit the canoes except for the end of the trip. We could end it with a swim at the beach (paid parking or free in the park with a park pass).

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

Please contact: Michael De Andrade mdeanrade@hotmail.com
OR 519-716-5067 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

Intermediate training required.

Update to Thursday, August 17th Easy Breezy Paddle

“OOPS, we had a senior moment!”

Trip Correction Easy Breezy

Date: Thursday, Aug.17

Trip: Nith River at William Scott Park
Basic Training required.

Leader: Robin Heaver
Tower: Steve Knapp

Cost: $8 (no envelopes necessary)

Meet at the shed to leave @ 9:00 am

Trip Details: A leisurely round trip paddle up the Nith River from New Hamburg. All are welcome for this scenic paddle.

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

Please contact: Robin Heaver rgrheaver@gmail.com OR 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

Tuesday, August 15th

Date: Tuesday, August 15th
Trip: Saugeen #3- access 10-13
Intermediate training is a must for this trip.

Leader: Frank Kuntz
Tower: Frank Kuntz

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

Trip Details:
This is a favourite paddle with lots of interesting adventures along the way. We even have a great picnic area with washrooms for our lunch!
We follow this with a swim at Port Elgin and then supper at the Queen’s Hotel.
This is an all day trip that does require strength and stamina.
Great opportunity to practice river reading skills!

Please make car pooling 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: Bring lunch, water, hat, sunscreen, PFD and proper foot wear- no flipflops.

Please 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

Intermediate training required.

Tuesday, August 8th ….Tower Required

Date: Tuesday, August 8th

Trip: Grand River. Bean Park, Paris to Brant Conservation Area–
Intermediate training is a must for this trip/required.

Leader: Brenda and Dianne
Tower: ???
Without a tower, this trip will be cancelled.
Please reply to blog or brendajwelch@hotmail.com if you can be the tower for Tuesday paddle.

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

Trip Details:
This is a trip that we postponed so that we could do the Conestoga when the water levels were high. This is a lazy summer paddle with wide vistas and a chance to see Bald eagles and Blue Herons. There is a fee for the trailer to go into the park for our take out, which will be split among the paddlers.

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

Contact: Brenda Welch will be the person to register with.
I will let you know Monday if we are successful or not.
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

Tuesday, August 8th (Leader AND Tower Required)

Date: Tuesday, August 8th

Trip: Grand River. Bean Park, Paris to Brant Conservation Area–
Intermediate training is a must for this trip/required.

Leader: ???
Tower: ???
Without a leader or tower, this trip will be cancelled.

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

Trip Details:
This is a trip that we postponed so that we could do the Conestoga when the water levels were high. This isi a lazy summer paddle with wide vistas and a chance to see Bald eagles and Blue Herons. There is a fee for the trailer to go into the park for our take out, which will be split among the paddlers.

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

Contact: ?? 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