Shed Orientation Report April 2013
Thanks to Henry, the two Pauls plus Sylvia for giving an excellent introduction to the club and its equipment to 34 new members on April 26. "Read more" to see some photos. The attachment provides Paul H.'s speaking notes. If you missed this event, it will be repeated on Friday May 31.
Planning Drive to Put-In
New for 2013 is a Google map which allows one to plan the drive to the put-in for a flatwater trip. A similar map for whitewater trips has existed for several years.
CanoeBytes - how to post your Trip Stories!
CanoeBytes is our weekly email out to RACCC members! We hope you will post a trip story! here's how....
Happy trails to you,
While we are pleased to see many members renewing their club membership for 2013 and want to extend a big welcome to over 80 newcomers this spring, we are also saddened to see some old friends who will not be rejoining us this year. To members like Ed and Cindy (heading to the Yukon), Jessica (starting a family) and Marissa (who is off looking to start paddling with Paddle Canada in Winnipeg), and others, we say all the best in your new pursuits. It was fun knowing you all, you will be missed.
Constance Creek - First FW Paddle 2013
When I got up on Sunday April 14, it was raining and one degree. The trip leader Kathy sent out an e-mail saying that she would not blame us if we did not want to go. After a cup of coffee and a look at the weather radar, things did not look as bad so I squeezed into my wet suit and headed down to the RA.
New Procedures for Paying for Club Canoes
The 2012 YCCC Trip Record and Payment Form will be split for 2013 into two forms (see attachments below), a Trip Record Form (still in triplicate) and a Payment Form (in duplicate).
The Wabakimi Project
For those of you who were not able to join us for the last Winter Seminar on April 9th, but are still wondering what amazing trip you can do this summer, have a look at “Uncle” Phil Cotton’s website The Wabakimi Project.
Did you know that Wabakimi is the second biggest provincial park in Ontario and it is a true wilderness park. There are no roads and no designated campsites.
Open House 2013
Our first Open House on April 5 at the RA was a great success with an excellent turnout with many people joining the club that night. Thank you to all the club volunteers and the RA staff for making this happen.
See below for photos of the Open House.
Information on 2013 Family Program
RACCC Volunteers 2013
Many hands make light work and a great canoeing community.
There are lots of ways to get involved in the club.
Many of our volunteering opportunities are short-term but can have a big and long term impact on the success of the club.
Don't Drink and Paddle
Click here for Ontario Ministry of Transportation regulations related to drinking and paddling. Penalties can include driver's licence suspension for days or months or even a lifetime ban. They make it clear that these regulations apply to the operation of both motorized and non-motorized vessels including canoes and kayaks.
The Paddle Canada policy on intoxicants is no use within 8 hours before paddling.
Discounted Introductory SUP evening Clinic
Attended the Wild and Scenic Film Fest last night at Archives Canada, an event organized in support of the Ottawa River Keeper (Meredith Brown) and her organization. Amongst the fund raising activities (raffles and silent auctions, etc) was a discounted offer for introductory SUP board clinic (SUP = Stand-Up Paddling). Total value is $450.00 my bid was for $225.00, cost to you is only $38.00.