Rockwood ~ paddle or hike ~ September 7th

September 7th  at 1:00pm 

Options: Canoe, hike or come to socialize 

More Details: 
Everyone who has EVER been an Old Salt Senior Canoe Club member, is welcome to come out to this traditional paddle and wiener roast at the Rockwood Conservation area.

You can choose to:
canoe a very easy picture perfect route up to the falls and see the old mill, walk on the well defined trails overlooking the lake OR
just sit and socialize 

If you are canoeing:
Bring  your typical canoe gear and meet us at the 404 shed at 1PM so we know how many canoes to bring.

If you are not canoeing:
You  can either meet at the shed at 1pm and carpool OR
meet us at Rockwood at 2 to 2:30 down by the bridge by the beach.

Potluck location: Hopefully campsite #4.
Cost to Enter Park: There is an admission fee  $5.75 for seniors.
What to Bring:  Potluck item, cutlery and beverage and your lawn chair.
Dinner Served:  At 5pm.

Register: Please let Marilynn ( mlynn25@outlook.com ) know, so  we know how many hot dogs to buy. 

DIRECTIONS:
leaving the shed turn right on Weber, right onto Northfield, right
onto the expressway , take the Victoria St – HWY 7 exit- all the way to Guelph-turn right on Victoria N then left back onto HWY 7 into Rockwood turn right onto Falls Avenue and into the park.

(if you require assistance with directions, please reach out to Marilynn.) 

 

Hope to see you at the 

 

 

Tuesday, August 15th

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 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 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 

 

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 

 

Tuesday June 27

(Tuesday AND Thursday canoe trip information is arriving early) 

Date: Tuesday June 27
Trip: Saugeen River Access 5- access 7 (Walkerton – Lobe’s Park to concession 10.

Intermediate training is a MUST for this trip. 

Leader:  Anne Woolner
Tower: Frank Kuntz

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

Trip Details:
This is a Club favourite trip 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.

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 please. 

Contact:  Email Anne annewoolner@hotmail.com
or phone 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 


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)