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Big Creek—Long Point Provincial Park


Gentle Reminder:    Trip Leaders needed for future paddles

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)


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

Date: August 6, 2024

This trip may be replaced by the Conestogo to Kaufman Flats trip if the water levels remain high. If that happens, Big Creek will be done at a later date.

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

Trip Leader: Anne Woolner
Tower: Frank Kuntz

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

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

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

Speed River- Royal City park, Guelph

Easy Breezy 

Date: Thursday, July 25

Trip: Speed River- Royal City park, Guelph

Leader: Anne Woolner
Tower: Frank Kuntz

Cost: $8 (no envelopes necessary)

Meet at the shed to leave  8:30am

Trip Details:
This is a 2 hour paddle that starts in the heart of Guelph past many historic landmarks with wildlife along the way. We have our lunch in the park and there is the opportunity for ice cream at the Boathouse tearoom.

Please make car pooling arrangements before we meet on Wednesday 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: lunch, water, hat, sunscreen, PFD, and proper foot wear- no flip flops or crocs

Register: 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

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

Please let the leader know if you are stern or bow,

July 30th ~ Green River 2 day trip

This a very pretty and interesting canoe trip.

Since it is further away than most of our trips, we need to see if there is any interest in going for 2 days-Monday & Tuesday.


Trip Information: We could go on a canoe trip both days.
We could also go to Steven Leacock’s museum house & grounds, enjoy the beach and dine out at local restaurant. 

RSVP: Let Anne (annewoolner@hotmail.com) know if you are interested as if there is not enough interest, we will schedule a different trip.
If there is interest, we will need to book some motel rooms in advance.

Saugeen River #1

Date: Tuesday, July 2
Trip: Walkerton—Lobe’s Park.

Intermediate skill level required.
Please have your “emergency contact card” with you, especially for this trip!

Time: Meet at the Shed to leave at 8:00 am sharp.
Driving time is close to two hours.
Our time on the river will be approximately 4 hours.

Leader: Bruce Williams
Tower: Teresa Maki

Cost: $15 (no envelopes)

Trip Details:
The Put-In is in downtown Walkerton at Concession Rd 10, Access Point 5; Take-Out is at Concession Rd 10 & Brant Concession Rd 10, Access Point 7.

We’ll encounter moderate rapids and picturesque scenery as we meander north viewing high sand cliffs and observing flora and fauna.
We stop for lunch at a lovely bend in the river where some swim and surf.
This is an all-day trip that usually ends with an ice-cream cone!

Carpooling:
If you carpool, please reimburse the driver ($15 would be appropriate for this trip)
If you drive in a different car each way, please reimburse both drivers.

Bring: PFD, hat, sufficient water, snacks, lunch, rain jacket, change of clothing, sun screen, and insect repellant. Please do NOT wear flip flops or crocs.
Please have your “emergency contact card” with you always, especially for this trip!

Register: Contact Anne Woolner, annewoolner@hotmail.com, 519-743-2277, to register, advising whether you paddle bow or stern.

You will receive a confirmation email. If you haven’t received confirmation by Monday night, contact Anne to confirm you’re on the list.

If you change your mind, or are unable to make it, please let Anne know asap as this will affect the number of canoes required, partner, etc.

Please check your email the morning of the trip in the event of cancellation.

Thursday, June 27, Canoe Trip Is a Go!

From: Galt (formerly Petrocan) to Birley Gates.

This trip will go ahead as scheduled!

Meet at the Shed for 8:30 departure. Anne will be there to organize.

We have secured a tower and would like a volunteer to lead.

Reminder: This is an Intermediate Skill 4-4 1/2 hour paddle.

Email Anne if you are available: annewoolner@hotmail.com

Email Anne if you are available: annewoolner@hotmail.com

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