Tuesday, May 13th Paddle

Date: Tuesday, May 13

Trip: Nith River- Ayr to Silver Bridge ( Blenheim Rd)
**Even though it is mid-May, the rivers are already getting low, so this trip may have to be changed to Kaufman’s to Shirley Dr.**

Leader: Anne Woolner

Tower: Frank Kuntz

Cost: $8 (no envelopes necessary)

Meet at the shed to leave @ 8:30

Trip Details:

This is usually a challenging and exciting 3-3.5 hour paddle for strong paddlers, with nice drops in the river and rapids.

Carpool:
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.

What to Bring:
Bring lunch, water, hat, sunscreen, PFD, and proper foot wear- no flipflops or Crocs!

Training Required for this Trip:
Intermediate training and strong paddling skills is a must for this trip.

RSVP:
Please contact Anne Woolner (annewoolner@hotmail.com 519-743-2277)) to register for this trip.
When you RSVP, please let the leader know if you are stern or bow.

You will receive a confirmation email, with driving instructions, 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 this will affect number of canoes required, partners, etc

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

Tell your canoeing partner where your emergency card is.

First Aid Training Opportunity

Another reminder, this opportunity IS still available to our club members.

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OSSCC has been given a grant for First Aid Training

If you are interested in registering for a First Aid course, see options below:

Basic first aide 7 CPR:

1.First Aid 4U- 2 day course- $135

2. Red Cross Heart2Heart- online and 1 day of class- $127

Upon completion of the course, submit your fees to our treasurer (treasurer@oldsaltsclub.com) for reimbursement.

Please inform Anne Woolner (annewoolner@hotmail.com) if you are planning to get qualified.

Thanks in advance for helping to keep our canoe club safe!

Big Creek—Long Point Provincial Park

Big Creek (3rd. Concession Rd, Access #3) to Long Point Provincial Park
(Intermediate Training Required)

Date: August 20

Time: Meet at the Shed at 8:00 am.

Trip Leader: TBA
Tower: Bruce Burkhart

Trip Fee: $15

Trip Details:
Big Creek is a watercourse in Norfolk County, Ontario.
It is approximately 60 kms long (we are doing a section of it).
It empties into Lake Erie at Port Rowan, at Long Point.
Its watershed covers 730 square kilometres.
It is called the “Canadian Amazon” as it meanders through the heavily lush canopy of the Carolinian forests of Norfolk County to Long Point.
This is a longer trip that does require maneuvering skills and stamina. Approximately a 3 hour paddle

Shuttle: Yes

Carpooling:
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 to Bring:
Emergency Contact Card, lunch, water, hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, PFD, and proper foot wear- no flip flops or crocs

To Register:
Please contact Anne Woolner annewoolner@hotmail.com 519-743-2277 to register for this trip, and advise if you paddle stern or bow.
You will receive a confirmation email.
If you don’t receive confirmation by Monday night, please contact the trip leader to make sure you are on the list.

NOTE:
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

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Let’s see if this article shows up?!

Our very own Anne Woolner advocates for safe rivers, article is below.

https://www.therecord.com/news/waterloo-region/womens-deaths-at-kitchener-weir-preventable-region-exploring-safety-measures/article_3d9e8e69-1937-5440-ab30-3612c7107cc3.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=user-share

Thank you Anne for being a “safe water” advocate

Required: More “stern” paddlers for Tuesday, June 25th Canoe Trip and Potluck.

Another request for Tuesday.. Along with Trip Leader(s), we now require Stern Paddlers!

Contact Anne Woolner, annewoolner@hotmail.com, 519-743-2277 if you can help the club out.

Thanks in advance

Grand River – Kaufman to Shirley Drive

Date: Tuesday, June 4
Trip: Grand River – Kaufman’s to Shirley Dr.

Leader: Anne Woolner
Tower: Frank Kuntz

Basic Training Required: Fairly easy paddle

Cost: $8 (no envelopes necessary)

Meet at the shed to leave @ 8:30am

Trip Details:
This is a lovely but fairly easy paddle through Bridgeport with a little excitement passing under the Bridgeport bridge.
We will pass by Bingemans and can check out the trailer park and camp grounds as we pass by.
Hopefully we may see Blue Herons or Bald Eagles.
This is about a 2 1/2 hour paddle depending on the river flow.
If the flow is as high as it is this week, the trip may be extended.

Carpooling:
Please make 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 to Bring:
Lunch, water, hat, sunscreen, PFD, and proper foot wear-
NO flip flops OR crocs

Register for Trip:
Please contact  Anne Woolner
Email: annewoolner@hotmail.com
Phone: 519-743-2277
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

OOPS ~ Edit to May 30th Paddle

BASIC Training Level is required for this paddle
(and not Intermediate as noted)

Date: Thursday, May 30
Trip: Grand River- Moyers Landing to River Bluffs

Leader: Evan Jenkins
Tower: Evan Jenkins

Please 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 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

Everyone can attend this fun paddle ~ please join us.

April 1st kicks off Training month

Dry land Training is Friday, April 5th, 1:30- 3:30
Albert McCormick Community Centre
500 Parkside Drive, Waterloo ON

New Members, along with seasoned members, will meet on Friday to learn:
1. About the Old Salts Senior Canoe Club: canoe trip protocols, how the blog works
2.River Signals, paddle strokes and their purpose/canoe safety
3. Canoe and equipment review

For ALL other Canoe Training you have signed up for,
Anne Woolner, Training Coordinator,
will email you the details you require for each of the sessions.
Below is the list of training dates you may have signed up for.

Training Registration Form -1

For ANY training questions, please reach out directly to Anne via email.

Training Meeting ~ Tuesday, March 26th

Have you ever wondered, what it takes to become a ‘Tower or a Trip Leader?” Or what is a tower or trip leader anyway!!

Come out and learn in this workshop.

Date: Tuesday, March 26th

Meeting Location: The ‘Wing Shed

RCAFA – Wing 404

510 Dutton Drive

Waterloo.

It is on the right side of Dutton Drive, end of the road before the ION Building.

Time:

Towers – 10:30am

Trip Leaders – 11:00am

(Dress warm as you will be outside or inside the unheated shed.)

RSVP:

For more information contact Anne Woolner

Email: annewoolner@hotmail.com

Phone: 519-743-2277.

Reminder: Membership Meeting IS Wednesday, March 13th at 1:00pm

Hello Members and welcome to the 2024 Canoe Season.

Membership meeting 1:oopm, March 13, 2024,
RIM Park
2001 University Avenue East,Waterloo N2K 4K4

1. A membership form for ALL returning members to complete.
OSSCC MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL for 2024

2. A training form for those who want to stay safe on the water and/or refresh your skills.

Training Registration Form -1

Forms may be mailed to the Old Salts Senior Canoe Club PO Box
with your 2 cheques enclosed.
(ONE for Membership and ONE for Training )

Address:
Old Salts Seniors Canoe Club
55 Northfield Dr. East Suite 242
Waterloo, ON N2K 3T6
OR
You can decide to wait until the Membership meeting to pay by cash, cheque or e-transfer.

If you require further information, please reach out to me,
Bett, via email info@oldsaltsclub.com

Hope to see you there