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.
Come experience the thrill as a Voyageur
Reconnecting Brewer Pond and Rideau River-Update
Click here, here and here to read articles from the Ottawa Citizen on a plan to reconnect Brewer Pond with the Rideau River. Work could start in August of this year. Brewer Pond is used for club training and as an access point for trips on the Rideau River.
Hey Paddlers! We're excited about our 2013 paddling season!
RSVP to WhiteWater coordinator if you have a trip to add to this schedule!
Here's an overview of our plans for the 2013 summer to give you an idea of our activities.
Since our outings depend on changing water levels, the confirmed trips and outings will be posted on the calendar - with MORE info (trip leader, destination etc) and last minute trips are posted on the Forum on this website.
The Calendar details and the Forum: are available to RACCC members when they login.
Our WW Paddlers are encouraged to join the Forum on this website! (Login and sign up for the Forum!)
Email announcements of last minute trips go out to those who are 'in' the Forum per the topic: Last Minute Whitewater Trips
RACCC Social Program 2013 - NEEDS YOU!
Here is a list of all the social activities we could run in 2013.
To make this full program happen, we need volunteers to run these activities.
Look over the list, if you see something you (or you and a friend) would like to lead, let the social coordinator know (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.). The social coordinator will help you to get ready for the event.
Alternatively, if you have an idea and would like to add it to the list, you can do that too. Again, just let the Social Coordinator (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) know.