Category: Tuesday Trips (Intermediate Training Required)

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.

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:   ??  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, 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 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

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)

Update ~ Tuesday June 6th

Please make note of trip location change:

The trip on the Credit River has been changed as it had a difficult portage and the river made the Nith & the Saugeen look like a beginner trip.
It was listed as having class 2 rapids and it did!!!

Date:   Tuesday, June 6
Trip:  Grand River – Brant Conservation Area to Erie Street
Intermediate training required. 

Leader:  Anne Woolner
Tower:  Frank Kuntz

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

Trip Details: A great trip down the Grand, with a few interesting challenges along the way. Every year this river presents differently, making it an exciting paddle every time.
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. 

Trip Notes: Bring lunch, water, hat, sunscreen, PFD and proper foot wear- NO flip flops!!

Contact: Anne Woolner (519-743-2277 or annewoolner@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 

Construction – Road Closure:
 Weber  Street is STILL closed between Parkside & Dutton Drive.
This road will be open June 8th  🙂 

Trip Leaders Required: 
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)

 

 

 

Ponder and Post

 As I sit and ponder about blog posts, I wanted to ask members a few things about “HOW” to engage with them-you?
HOW many like to receive posts about ‘social events? Do you want/require reminders? 

HOW many of you can’t access the blog posts when you click on blog post-read on website? Have you forgotten your password?
Do you OPEN the posts or read it via your email for key words or information?
Are you receiving TOO many posts in your inbox? 

Are there pieces missing you would like to see on the website, perhaps in the membership tab: List of Board and Committee members? List of years of service/membership? Other suggestions. Remember, this information would be for members only

WHY now... We have low # engagement for the blog posts.
Does that mean you are not interested in any other events than the weekly canoe trips?  Are you busy doing life, you cannot join in? It’s not ‘your jam?

Volunteers are planning amazing trips and the social committee has many fun activities planned, however, if participation is low, we’d like to know how we can improve OR do we allow it to be as it is and go about our merry little way in this thing called life!! 

Gentle reminder, this is OUR Club and your input is important.
We are successful when folks say they enjoy the club, are having fun, meeting new people and want to return the following year. 
This is achieved via canoeing and social events with members.

If you have ANY comments – suggestions, please email info@oldsaltsclub.com and I will pass along to the Board members to discuss and ponder away at.
We are open to receive the good, the bad and the ugly… hopefully more good than bad 🙂 

Thank you for taking the time to read this long ponder post, I appreciate it.

In the meantime  Don’t Forget: 
Canoeing ~ 
Tuesday, May 30th @8:30am. Nith River-Ayr-Blenheim Rd.
Register with Anne Woolner  annewoolner@hotmail or call 743-2277 

Towers and trip leaders required ~ 
Please reach out to Ann at her contact info above.

Social Events ~ 
Friday, June 1st @9:30am. Scenic bike ride – Glen Morris to Paris dam and back again.
Register with Petra Stuffling  petrastuffling@gmail.com   
or call 519-497-4837

June 8th Pot Luck and canoe trip at Pat’s trailer.
Canoe information will come out in due time.
Those not canoeing, will meet at 11am at 211 Pioneer Tower Road, Kitchener.  

June 13th Camp Ki-Wa-Y on beautiful Paradise Lake.
A fun day and club favourite!
$20 per person, breakfast and lunch included. First come, first served.
Register with Pam Krokoszynski pamkrok@rogers.com

Jaye ~ Membership Coordinator 

Tuesday May 30th Canoe Trip

Date: Tues. May 30

Trip: Nith River- Ayr- Blenheim Rd.
Intermediate training required. 

Leader:  Anne Woolner
Tower:  

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

Trip Details:  This an exciting paddle with a few nice drops in the water, rapids and maybe a few trees ithe river to make things more interesting.
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 flip flops please.

Contact:  Anne (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 

Construction – Road Closure:
Please note that Weber is STILL closed between Parkside & Dutton Drive.

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)