RA Transition Updates

This page will be used to post brief updates so that members can be apprised of ongoing Transition activities. Check back regularly for updates.

Flatwater Committee - 2012 (......updated January 26)

All Club flatwater canoeing enthusiasts are cordially invited to participate.  The first meeting was held on January 24th and the next three meetings are scheduled for February 6th,  February 27th and March 12th (all Mondays) in the RBC Room at 7:00 pm at the YMCA-YWCA, 180 Argyle Street,, Ottawa, Following the first committee meeting on January 24 you will be glad to know that the following folk comprise your committee for 2012, so far ....

2012 Winter Seminar Series

Reserve these dates for YCCC Free Winter Seminars - once the water's frozen we hang our paddles & wax up our skis, but we can still gather to share canoe stories! BYO mug for refreshments (we do our best to minimize disposables!) &, if you can, bring a small bill or coins to donate to our expenses.

Winter Seminar # 1 - Managing the risks, enjoying the experience

Tuesday, 07 February 2012, 07:00pm - 09:00pm

Help create a YCCC Code of Conduct - moving us forward...

Kudo's and thanks to Mark Scott (YCCC 'Secretary') for offering to facilitate discussions for a YCCC Code of Conduct. Please RSVP to Mark by Tuesday January 24th if you are interested in helping with this project.
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REEL Paddling Film Festival 2012

The YCCC is happy to announce we are co-hosting the REEL Paddling Film Festival for the 3rd year in a row.

**Save the date**  Thursday March 29th, 2012.

Check back for more details in a few week.

Until then check out the REEL website http://www.reelpaddlingfilmfestival.com/

R-You Prepared to Lead a Flatwater Canoe Trip in 2012 ? ........... (Updated on January 28th )

Since this call-letter was first published on January 18th I regret to inform that only 3 volunteers have stepped forward so far.  While we owe a huge "thank-you" to these members, that level of response will not lead to a rich program for 2012, so please do step forward and indicate your interest and willingness in coordinating or leading a FW trip in 2012.  YOU ARE NEEDED!   We are now actively seeking enthusiastic club paddlers to step forward and volunteer to lead one or two club flatwater canoe trips this coming season.  Should you feel that you need help getting started as a volunteer trip leader, we will help you get started with friendly and effective peer mentoring.  You are not alone.  Besides knowing your way around a boat and being able to cope "out there" all you really need is some enthusiasm.  Prior experience is not required.

Barron Canyon canoe-camping (August 12-14, 2011)

*Photo courtesy of Karine

It is close enough to home to get there in a half day's drive but far enough out of town to count as "wilderness".  It is beautiful and inspiring, full of life and promise; and it's ours.  My virtual introduction to the Barron Canyon reads like this:

Please CHECK your personal member coordinates ..

We experience, from time to time, rejected messages because a member's e-mail address is no longer valid.  We don't want you to miss out on any important messages which are generated, particularly at this time of year as there is a lot going on to plan and organize winter social events, training opportunities, planning meetings etc., and not too far away, canoeing trips too!

Cold Water Paddling – Be Prepared

White water paddling is often at its best real early in the season as the ice melts.

Whitewater Solo Instructor Course, 26-27 May

Waterfront Canoe Course for Parents and Children, 30 June, 14 July

Objective: Teach paddling in a family atmosphere with parents and children participating together.  This course is designed to introduce the inexperienced canoeist to paddling. The emphasis is on mastering the fundamentals of canoeing along with a strong grounding in water safety and safe canoeing practices.  For ages 5 and up.

Paddling in Groups - Our Roles and Responsibilities -      you could think of this as ethical practices for canoeing

When we go canoeing, either on day trips or longer canoe camping trips, both flat water and whitewater, there are some essential personal responsibilities that we should keep in mind: