Category: Canoe Trips

Tuesday, August 1st

Date:   Tuesday, August 1st. 

Trip: Nith- Ayr to Sliver (Frog) bridge
(The water levels on the Nith are up! If that changes, the trip will also change.)
Intermediate  training is a must for this trip/required. 

Leader:  Anne Woolner
Tower:  Frank Kuntz

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

Trip Details:
This is an exciting paddle with a few nice drops in water, a tricky strainer, rapids and maybe even a few trees across the water to make things more interesting. 

Please make car pooling arrangements before we meet on Tuesday 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:   Anne Woolner (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 

 

Tuesday July 25th

Date: Tuesday July 25th 
Trip: Beaver River 
Intermediate training 

Leaders:  Doug Arthur and Bruce Williams 
Tower: Bruce Burkhardt

Cost: $15 (no envelopes necessary)
Time: Meet at the shed @ 8:00am
Drive Time:  This is a 1 1/2 to 2 hr drive, with a 3 to 3 1/2 hr paddle.

Trip Details:
This is a club favourite on a very picturesque river starting at Sideroad 19 access north of Kimberley. Stop and have our picnic lunch at Heathcote. Take out at Slabtown.  

The lower section contains a delightful series of rapids endiing at a dam at Slabtown.   This is longer trip that requires stamina and endurance, with moderate rapids and spectacular scenery as we meander north viewing high cliffs and observing flora and fauna.
We stop for lunch at a lovely bend in the river where some can cool off with a swim. This is an all day paddle that usually ends up with an ice cream cone!
This trip does require stamina as it is longer and has a few challenges along the way.
Intermediate training is a MUST for this trip. 

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 or crocs!

To Register for this trip, contact:
 Doug Arthur at djarthur29@gmail.com (or 519-741-8641),
OR  
Bruce Williams at brucewms@yahoo.com  (or  519-501-1990) 

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 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 

Announcement

 

 

OSSCC to be successful.
 Towers AND Trip Leaders required: 

Please consider leading or towing for some of the upcoming canoe trips.
If you can assist, we will not have to cancel canoe trips, contact Anne Woolner (annewoolner@hotmail.com)

According to the Trip Schedule, listed on the website, we require help for many trips. Please consider helping our club with this request. 
If someone has already reached out to Anne to volunteer, apologies to you. 

Tuesday, August 1st: Grand River – Bridgeport – Otterbein

Tuesday, August 8th: Grand River Brant Conservation Area-Erie Street, Brantford

Thursday, September 7th: Rockwood Paddle and potluck BBQ

Tuesday, September 19th: Canard River Amherstburg or Owen Sound – Sydenham River

Tuesday, September 26th: Regatta – Social Committee land games and potluck.  

 

 

A BIG Thank you to people currently helping ~
We sure do appreciate YOU.

 

 

Tuesday July 18

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, July 18
Trip: Conestogo River  (St. Jacobs)- Grand River (Kaufman’s)

This is a change from our schedule due to good water levels on the Conestogo. If this changes, we will do Grand River- Bean Park, Paris to Brant Conservation Area.

Intermediate training is required for this trip. 

Leader:  Anne Woolner
Tower: Frank Kuntz

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

Trip Details:
 This is a great paddle when the water levels are up, with excellent views of the countryside. You will go highway 85 and Northfield Drive and connect with the Grand near Conestoga, ending up at Kaufman’s Flats.

The canoe trip will take 2 1/2- 3 hours.

Please make car pooling arrangements before we meet on Tuesday 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 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, July 11

Date:   Tuesday, July 11

Trip: Green River – Township of Ramara & Severn
Waterway: Green River and Black River
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 
(Parkside and Weber Street are now open)
Travel time:  From Wing 404 shed to launch point is 2+ hours (Hwy 400 – Hwy 11)

Distance: 7-15 km
Time on water: 3 hours 

Trip Details: The Green River is a true hidden gem in Ontario’s Lake County (Washago). The route takes us through cottage country. We will pass marsh areas with beaver lodges, beautiful birds and see fish swim through the crystal-clear waters.
We will visit the Washago Grist Mill (built in 1873) and a number of small waterfalls and rapids along the way. 
Difficulty: Easy with some light current ~ Intermediate training is required
Type of Route: Loop ~ NO car shuttle required

Carpooling, what to Bring and Registration Details: 
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. 

Bring lunch, water, hat, bug spray (deer flies) ,sunscreen, sunglasses, PFD, and proper foot wear- no flip flops. 
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 lunch and swim. 

Please contact  Michael De Andrade (519-716-5067 or  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

 

Thanks

Michael De Andrade
Trip Leader

 

 

 

 

 

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)

 

Tuesday, July 4

Date:   Tuesday, July 4. 

Trip: Grand River- Petrocan to Birley Gates
Intermediate  training required. 

Leader:  Anne Woolner
Tower:  Frank Kuntz

Cost:$8 (no envelopes necessary)
Time:  Meet at the shed @ 8:30am 
(Parkside and Weber Street are now open)  

Trip Details:
This is a favourite for many of us. It will take 4-4 ½ hours so stamina is required. There are lots of interesting and exciting challenges along this river stretch to practice river reading and canoe maneuvering techniques.

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 

Contact:   Anne Woolner (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 

 

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!