Written by Communications Coordinator

Welcome to YCCC...
Ottawa is in the middle of canoeing paradise -
Come paddle with us!

Located in Ottawa, the Y Canoe Camping Club is an amazing not for profit club.
The generosity of a strong volunteer spirit thrives in an environment of wonderful people who want to share their love of paddling and getting out into our unparalleled Canadian wilderness of waterways..

Each year we collaborate on hundreds of low cost paddling experiences: evening outings, day trips, weekend trips or extended wilderness expeditions.

Check out our Flat Water, White Water, Family, Training and Social programs.

Questions? Our FAQ page is helpful to many! or Find out how to join the YCCC.

Written by Kate McKerlie

It's Official!

The RA Approves the creation of the RACCC!

On April 25, 2012 the RA Board formally approved the "adoption" of the YCCC and the creation of the "RA Canoe Camping Club" (RACCC) with a seed investment to assist the club in the development of a new boathouse.
For new members who may not be aware, the club needs to move out of our current location by September 1st of this year - due to the sale of the Carlingwood Y where the current boat shed is located. Many dedicated volunteers have worked over the last couple of years to help ensure we have a new place to call "home"...so a huge Thank You to everyone who has helped or otherwise supported this process.

Written by Communications Team

Saturday May 26 is MEC Paddlefest!
Don't miss this GREAT paddling community event!

HEY ! YCCC-ers - for the 3rd year in a row...YCCC will be at MEC Paddlefest with a booth and most likely helping with instruction! Check out the superstar presenters and clinics!
Check out the activities! NOTE: You need to register on line! (see link below )
Some are free - some are only $10 - a steal of a deal if you want to learn to paddle... or learn to paddle better...
More info ..........

Written by Mike Bankier

Info on Mileage Rates, Rental Rates

and Use of Club Equipment on Private Trips

Written by White Water paddler

YCCC White Water paddlers are out having a blast!

Outings have been on the area's white water rivers including: Salmon, Clyde, Mississippit, Petite Nation, Lower Madawaska, the Ottawa, and more. Water levels are lower, and more beginner friendly. There is lots of challenge available if you want it!

Written by posted on behalf of Brian Wraight

Canoe Camping Recipe: Thai Noodles

A slightly spicy classic that almost everyone likes. It’s a quick and tasty meal that will make 4 very healthy portions. Great in cold or rainy weather!!

Written by Paul Hughes
Burritt’s Rapids Trip Report Last Saturday, May 5, twelve paddlers continued the Club tradition of an early paddle on the Rideau River between Burritt’s Rapids and Nicholson Locks. The weather was near perfect (with a light breeze out of the east) and there were no motor boats on the river to spoil the paddling conditions.
Read more...

Written by Membership Coordinator

Warm Welcome To All New and Returning Club Members

We currently have over 270 club members registered for the 2012 paddling season, including over 60 new members and several "ex-members" from years gone by that are returning to paddling this year. Welcome all, to what we hope will be another great year of paddling adventures.

Thanks to an abnormally early thaw, the paddling season has already started BUT lets not forget that the water is still very COLD. Talking about remembering things, lets please also remember that if you have not already re-registered for 2012, to please do so before April 30th when all un-renewed memberships must lapse, in accordance with our Club Constitution.

Written by Peter Kasurak

2012 Training Program

Registration open!
Lots of courses in May and June - check them out! Flat Water, Whitewater, Family, Tripping and safety courses.
Our Training coordinator has put together an amazing lineup of courses!

Written by Mike Bankier

2012 Flat Water Schedule

as of March 30

Listed below is a draft 2012 Flat Water Schedule. More details on the trips will be published in the club calendar (accessible only to club members) in the near future. To go on a club trip, you must be a club member or a guest of a club member. Additional trips will be added to the club calendar later in April.

Written by Mike Bankier

SALMON LEMON ZEST

PASTA RECIPE

This recipe, from Henry N, is very easy to make and very popular with hungry paddlers.

Written by Mike Bankier

YCCC
Trip Reports and Photos

Flatwater Trip Reports

Whitewater Trip Reports

Written by Mike Bankier

History of the Carlingwood Y Canoe Shed

With the club moving out of the Carlingwood Y canoe shed at the end of the summer of 2012, it seems appropriate to reprint the below article by Ted Blake that appeared in the November 1998 YCCC Newsletter. Some additional construction photos follow the article.