Tuesday, May 16th Trip Details

Plan to join us for another fun paddle on the water. 

Date: Tuesday, May 16
Trip: Conestoga/ Grand St. Jacobs to Kaufman’s Flats
Leader:  Anne Woolner
Tower:  Frank
Cost: $8 (no envelopes necessary)
Time: Meet at the shed  at 8:30am

Trip details: Excellent views of the countryside with a few interesting challenges with rocks or waves depending on the river flow. If the flow is low, you may need to get out of the canoe to navigate the river.

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. 

Bring lunch, water, hat, sunscreen, PFD and proper foot wear- no flipflops or crocs 

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 

Experienced paddlers only (must have intermediate training)

Please check your email the morning of the trip in case of cancellation 

Note: Weber is closed between Parkside & Dutton Drive. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tuesday, May 9th Trip Details

YIPPEE! Our Canoe Season is starting. 
In this blog post, you will find trip details for  Tuesday, May 9.

Please read carefully  If you are wondering how to sign up for this trip, please read: SO YOU WANT TO GO ON A CANOE TRIP? {Here’s How!}

Trip: Grand River – Inverhaugh to West Montrose
Date: Tuesday, May 9th
Time:  Meet at the shed at 8:30 a.m.
Prepare for arriving to Wing 404 – 510 Dutton Drive.
Construction: Weber and Parkside Drive  CLOSED
No access via Northfield & Parkside Drive, Bearinger Road & Parkside OR Weber & Parkside Drive. 
Albert Street at Weber is Open  
If using expressway:   Driving from Kitchener
Exit from expressway via King Street, turn left onto King Street.
Turn right onto Weber Street, continue on Weber to Dutton Drive. At Dutton Drive, turn right and Wing 404 is on the right side at end of street. 
Trip Leader: Anne Woolner – annewoolner@hotmail.com. or
519-741-6582

Tower: Frank Kuntz
Details: This is an interesting paddle with a few challenging turns and a lovely pastoral setting. Bring snacks, water and a lunch. 
Skill Level: Intermediate training required.
Shuttle: Yes
Trip Fee: $8 

Please contact Anne Woolner at  annewoolner@hotmail.com. or  call 519-741-6582 to save your spot for this trip. You will receive a confirmation email on Monday  to confirm your spot.

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. and won’t leave the rest of the group waiting for you.

  • When you come out on a canoe trip, please come prepared! (Read this email carefully)
  • Dress for the weather: Don’t wear jeans or cotton & NO flip-flops or crocs!!
  • Make sure you bring a waterproof dry bag with a change of clothes (see here for more details on what to bring).  You will be thankful you did should you happen to get wet……and it does happen!
  • Help out where you can so we can all enjoy our day! (see here for what to do on canoe day)
  • If you are carpooling with someone, don’t forget to give the driver some gas money ($5 recommended)
  • Review your strokes…what they are and what they do (see here)
  • If you have a favourite trip, consider leading it. Check out the trip shedule. There are lots of trips that still need trip leaders. If you didn’t make it out to the training, see here for an overview on what is involved and/or contact Anne Woolner  at annewoolner@hotmail.com.  Trips will be cancelled if there is no one to lead them!
  • Remember: We are not in a hurry….this isn’t a race…..this is supposed to be fun!