Category: Member Resources

Canoe Terminology!

Every year, our canoeing instructor uses canoeing terminology that some of us have never heard of. Wonder what “river left” or “back ferry” means? Check  out “Announcements & News! (Membership Content) menu tab: CANOE TERMINOLOGY

Here you will find a collection of canoeing terms that have been collected over the last couple of years and that we may have all heard at one point or another during our canoe training and outings.

This will be a living list, so if you see something that is missing, incorrect or can add a term,  please use the comments section below to provide your input.

QUIZ (answers below)

What are “painters”? a) people who paint your house b) mesh that is woven for canoe seats c) rope attached to the bow and stern of canoes

What is a “lilydipper”?  a) a slow moving paddler b) the bottom portion of a paddle c) throw bag

What is a “lead boat”?  a) a boat filled with lead b) the first boat down the river c) the boat that tips first

ENJOY THE REST OF THE CANOE SEASON…THERE ARE SOME GREAT OUTINGS PLANNED. YOU CAN CHECK out THE SCHEDULE HERE!

Quiz answers:

c) Painters – Line attached to the bow and stern of canoes, used for tying the boat ashore or lining the boat down through rapids. These should not be stored loose and should have no knots that can catch and hang up the canoe. Painters are also useful to grab hold of after a capsize, aiding in boat rescue and recovery, so that you can go paddling again next week.

a) Lilydipper – A dawdling, slow moving paddler. Also the moniker of a dawdling, slow moving Adirondack paddler of some repute.

b) Lead Boat – The first boat down the river in a trip. Hopefully this is someone who knows the river.

 

 

 

ATTENTION! Accounting Forms for Towers, Trip Coordinators, Expense Reimbursement

Hello all,

With the new canoe season fast upon us, there are some forms that we, as a club, use for accounting purposes. They are as follows and can be found on the “Forms & Schedules” page.

TOWING

If you have signed up to tow our canoes for our various excursions, you can be reimbursed for mileage. To get reimbursed, please note the following:

  1. Keep track of your mileage! (start to finish odometer readings)
  2. Fill out the “TOWING_MILEAGE EXPENSE FORM”
  3. The form must be filled out in FULL. Incomplete forms will not be accepted until complete; that includes the trip date, trip details & distance covered.
  4. The requesters name must be printed legibly, as well as a telephone number and complete address (if you want the cheque mailed to you.)
  5. Make sure you have all the boxes filled in and your totals calculated.
  6. If you are towing more than once, you can wait and submit the form later in the season….or submit a separate form for each trip you tow. Your choice.

TRIP CO-ORDINATORS

If you are coordinating a trip, the TRIP SHEET form must be completed in full. The totals on the sheet must match  the actual monies collected and be verified by a second party. If money is used from the amount collected for a trip expense, a receipt must be attached showing how the money was spent. The remaining cash and the receipt amount must match the money collected and noted on the sheet. If there is a discrepancy, please provide an explanation. Again, please make sure the form is completed in full.

EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT

Should you incur an expense on behalf of club activities, you can be reimbursed using the EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT form. You must attach an invoice or receipt. If there is no receipt or invoice, there must be clear documentation on the form to support the reimbursement request. If you have any questions or need clarification contact Carol Marion at eugcar.mario1978@gmail.com

Again, please use the above forms (I won’t be accepting any of the old ones).  For those of you who have difficulty with printing any of the above forms, there will be copies available in the shed for your use.

Regards,

Carol Marion, OSSCC Treasurer