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Point Grondine Exploratory Trip July 7-13
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FW Instructors Inspired by Training with Becky!
Great training July 10, 12 with Becky Mason for 8 of our RACCC Flatwater canoeing instructors and our wonderful helpers! Thanks to Becky for inspirational and challenging Tandem (Tuesday July 10th) and Solo (Thursday July 12th) coaching evenings.
Everyone was focusing on the skills, drills and technique tips Becky presented. Just when we think we know how to paddle, Becky pulls out another refinement, insight or brand new skill to try.
Wait til you see our impressive MITH moves, deep tilts, twirling paddles (yes - twirling!) and 1 handed pries and jams... Oh yeah, GREAT paddling gang!!! Lets keep practicing to up our skills!
And now... we're looking forward to practice and to share our new knowledge with our paddling friends. These are skills that have application in paddling on canoe trips...and becoming far far better paddlers.... and just because they are possible! Thanks Becky!
All participants said "yes, lets do this again next year!" Nice! This can become an annual event that can help all of us in the club become better, more knowledgeable paddlers. We are happy to share what we learned.
Thanks also to:
Lynette for being our 'assistant instructor' to Becky!
All participants pitching in re: carpooling, carrying canoes and passengers and helping Becky at the end of the evenings!
Family - Stratton Lake Trip Report - 2018
(Dylan) -
“I think that the trip was fun (minus the toe, *wink* *wink*), I liked the (HUGE) marshmallows, the canoeing, and the meals (no-matter who made them). I DID dislike the bugs, they practically ate me/everyone else alive. *yay*
(Riley)-
I liked the trip (for many reasons), and same as Dylan I liked the ENORMOUS MARSHMALLOWS. I did not like the bugzzz(I meant to spell bugs that way). I also liked the meals______NO MATTER WHO MADE THEM_______: )smiley face.
Hannah says:
It was fun to go with two families. I liked when we went to High Falls a lot. It was really nice! Can’t wait for another trip!
Ari says:
It was really fun. I really enjoyed High Fall and going down the water slide! I want to go back again next year.
The Dignard family (Cory, Kylah, Dylan,Riley and puppy Dakota) set out for Algonquin Park Acray access point early morning of Fri Jun 29, with the Good family (Aaron, Sara, Ari and Hannah) heading out early afternoon. Cory forgot to give the Good family a map of the lake, so after taking the “scenic tour” everyone arrived safely late afternoon and in good spirits.
It quickly became obvious the bugs were pretty bad, so luckily we brought a kitchen/bug shelter to give people a break from being eaten alive! We had a yummy dinner of chili and baguettes, followed by a small campfire with marshmallows, before heading to sleep for the night. Overnight we got a bit of rain (which had Cory and Kylah scrambling to put the fly on the tent at 3am), and a strong wind storm (which had Cory scrambling to better secure the tent at 4am...).
Family Trip to Fitzroy Provincial Park June 8-10 2018
A relaxing weekend with three families camping at Fitzroy, which was a great opportunity to learn essential camping skills. We learned about different types of stoves and how to use the clubs camp stoves, different ways to filter water to make it safe, securing canoes on vehicles and of course lots of yummy food. The weather was great and despite some complaints by the
kids, there were virtually no bugs.
Here is what Dylan and Riley thought about the trip:
“I think it was pretty fun, although I did not like the bugs. But it was good otherwise, I had fun making pizzas, canoeing, and camping (for the 1000th time). My favourite time was when wemade banana-boats!” -Dylan
For me it was great but still like all times I didn't like the bugs. But otherwise it was great & I didn't have a favorite though.I liked:making pizzas, canoeing and camping in our
GIANT tent. -Riley
Here is what Noah thought about the trip:
"I enjoyed the camping trip very much. I enjoyed all the marshmallows I got to eat. I learned quite a bit like for example, how to make a fire and I also learned that if you don’t seal
something correctly, it could be dangerous. I also enjoyed the pizzas you made. They were delicious. I think my favourite part was canoeing and having the experience to camp with other families.”
St Andrews Algonquin Trip Report May 2018
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Canoe Tripping Skills Presentations
Click here and scroll to the bottom of the article to review the excellent presentations given to date in the Canoe Tripping Skills Course.
Lyme Disease 2018 Update
Click here for the most current information as of 2018.
Click here for an article published in 2016 on this topic.
Click here for the 2018 map showing risk areas for Lyme Disease in Ontario.
Click here and here (scroll to map at bottom) for some information on the prevalence of the disease in Quebec and the rest of Canada.
2018 Discounts for RACCC Members
Note Update on Membership Cards
A benefit of being a member of the RACCC is that the retailers and course providers listed below give discounts to club members.
Have your RACCC membership card with you as this may be required to get the club discount from these retailers. The RACCC membership card (as opposed to the RA photo card) is available at the RA East Desk and can be laminated if the East Desk is not too busy. These cards are only issued so that club members can identify themselves for discounts. Neither the club nor the RA needs members to have cards. Canoe club members will not be issued RA photo cards since the cost is quite high and club members do not need them for accessing RA facilities like Lifefit.
Sea Kayaking Instructional Videos including how to tie down a sea kayak in various systems.
See the attachment for some excellent instructional videos on sea kayaking including the basics of kayaking, how to pack a kayak, wet exit and stretching/yoga that can help prevent and heal injuries.
Any questions or of links do not work please contact Training Coordinator
| Kayaking information sheet.pdf | [ ] | 479 kB |
Information on Canoe Club - 2018
Got questions on how the club operates? Check out the following sources of information.
2018 Discounts for RACCC Members
Club Handbook Plus Orientation Session - Access Members Only
Rates for Car Pooling - Access Members Only
How Not To Get Email From The RACCC Website
How to Open/Close New First Aid Kits
Club Guidelines - Access Members Only
Club Bylaws - Access Members Only
Burritt's Rapids May 5 2018 - First FW Trip
On Saturday, May 5th a group of ten of us headed out from the Boathouse to Burritt's Rapids (near Kemptville) for a paddle to Nicholson Locks (return). Given that Ottawa has turned from winter to construction season, the path to our put-in was diverted from the usual course.
The Rideau Canal was closed at Burritt's Rapids Lock Station and we put in on the canal a short distance west of the lock station (see the Canal Closed sign in one photo). We paddled upstream to Nicholson Locks in brilliant sunshine and against light winds.
After a picnic lunch at Lower Nicholson Locks, we hiked up to the waterfall and sluice above Upper Nicholson Locks to see the raging Rideau River.
By the time we boarded our canoes for the return trip the winds had increased somewhat. As a result, we all enjoyed a wonderful tail wind all the way back to Burritt's Rapids. When you are having a good day, things just go your way.
Participants on the trip were new Club members Beatrice P, Mark J, Susan O, Rob M and Matt H who showed off their paddling skills to Club veterans Kathy E, Helena A (with her friend Terry as her guest), Paul G and the trip leader Paul H. The trip enjoyed the calm company of its trip mascot Darla (Paul's well behaved beagle).
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Don't forget to come on the next FW day trip on May 20!
Trip and Training Reports 2017
Click on links to read reports on club activities.
Algonquin Week Long Trip Report
Stratton Lake – Family Trip Report