Rules for Private Trips
Burritt's Rapids Paddle May 4
A club tradtion, the weather was warm and sunny for the Burritt's Rapids Paddle on the Rideau River. There was a good turnout and we had the river to ourselves. At Nicholson's Locks, we had lunch and walked up the canal to admire the upper lock and weirs. There were also a large number of turtles sunning themselves near the lunch spot. Click "Read More" to look at some photos.
Racing in 6 Person Canoe
Click here for an interesting article on racing and paddling big canoes.
Guests
There is a charge for bringing a guest on club (or private trips). Registration forms must completed by guests and are provided as attachments to this article. These forms are available in the shed or at the East Desk.
Members are encouraged to bring guests on trips. It is a great way to introduce the RACCC to potential new members. A member may bring up to two guests on a RACCC trip or a private trip (with parental permission for children). Members are responsible for their guest's safety and conduct.
Any non-member in a club boat on a private trip must purchase a Guest Membership.
- Adult Evening and one day: 5.00$
- Adult Weekend (2-3 days): 10.00$
- Adult beyond a weekend: purchase annual club membership
- Junior Guest: $0.
An adult guest must:
- be at least 18 years or older;
- have purchased a RACCC guest membership for the trip; and
- have completed the guest registration form.
Members can bring along a reasonable number of children on family trips, pending agreement with the trip leader. These are considered junior guests and, if their parent is not on the trip, they must:
- be between 8 and 17 years of age;
- must wear a PFD at all times while in boats and around water; and
- must be comfortable in deep water.
There is no cost for a junior guest, however the responsible RACCC member must complete the junior guest registration form and (if not the parent) have the parent sign the club’s junior guest registration form.
One guest membership fee may be applied towards the purchase of an annual RACCC membership by contacting the Membership Coordinator. This should be done within two weeks of the guest membership purchase. In exceptional circumstances, the club can waive the guest fee, but the forms must still be completed.
Guests participating in whitewater actvities
A participating member to a whitewater outing can sponsor one guest. In that role, the sponsoring member must ensure the guest has the qualifications required to participate on the proposed outing. The member is responsible for the guest’s safety and security on the river.
- The sponsor must ensure the guest’s whitewater canoe/kayak is in good condition with appropriate flotation, skirt (if applicable) and all the regulatory equipment in good working condition; pfd, helmet, whistle, throw rope, bailer, etc. If, at any time leading up to the departure, the trip leader feels the guest’s equipment is inappropriate they have the right to dismiss the guest’s participation in the activity.
- To sponsor a guest, the member must be known to be very comfortable with the proposed river; enough to take responsibility for his/her own safety, the safety of his/her guest and not to place other club participants at an increased risk. Final judgement on the member’s ability rests with the Trip Leader, in coordination with the whitewater coordinator or his/her delegate.
- Agreement must be obtained prior to the activity from the whitewater coordinator or one of his/her delegates.
- All appropriate guest forms must be signed and fees paid before the guest is allowed on the water.
- Guests are not allowed to use club canoes.
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.