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.

The Winter Seminar planned for Tuesday February 7th has been cancelled.

Unexpected circumstances have led to the cancellation of our first Winter Seminar.

Please join us at our next seminar on Feb 28th.

Sorry for any inconvenience

Having fun on my “SUP”

Last summer I introduced a Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) into my life... and its full speed ahead - no looking back!  My paddleboard is 11’6”  long, 30” wide and weighs in at 29 lbs which is a whole 100 lbs lighter than me.  Weight was a hugely important factor in buying my SUP as I consider myself a “lightweight” paddler who had become a tad disheartened struggling with the weight of throwing much too heavy flatwater or whitewater canoes around or loading them on my vehicle.

Club Flatwater Canoeing in 2012 - Member Survey

Your volunteer Flat Water Committee has been working hard over recent weeks preparing for the upcoming 2012 paddling season.   As this is entirely a volunteer based club we need your input about the type of paddling adventures you are interested in this year, so we can facilitate and support your participation as paddlers and also as volunteers to help make our program a success.  Please take 4 minutes to complete a short, on-line survey ..................

Flatwater Committee - 2012 - Next Meeting is Monday, Feb. 6

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 

Once the water's frozen we hang our paddles, wax up our skis....and gather to share canoe stories! Come join us! Bring a donation to help with expenses and BYO mug for refreshments (lets minimize disposables!)

The Winter Seminar #1 planned for Tuesday February 7 has been cancelled.

Wilderness First Aid Course (16 Hr.) -- Chelsea, QC, February 18-19

Canadian Wilderness Medical Training (Jill Baxter) is offering a 16 hour Wildnerness First Aid Course at Chelsea, QC February 18 and 19.  The cost fee is $170 plus HST or $192.10.  The course is eligible for the club first aid training subsidy for those who pass the course.  The subsidy rate is set each year by the Exec (usually about half the fee) and is paid in November.

Those interested can contact CWMT directly at info@cwmt.ca  or learn about the details at http://www.cwmt.ca.

Week-Day Paddling Opportunities in 2012

Following on from some fun trips in 2011 I would again like to invite Club paddlers who are interested, to think about paddling during the week (Monday through Friday)   I suspect there are many of us, in the Club, who are self-employed, retired (such as myself), or who work in the retail business and get Mondays off?  under-employed or just real keen paddling members who would enjoy paddling excursions during the week.  Obvious benefits include avoiding typical weekender heavy traffic on the roads and rivers, not having to book boat rentals, flexibility in scheduling, etc.  If you are one of these such paddlers, please do let me know........

R-You Prepared to Lead a Flatwater Canoe Trip in 2012 ? ........... (updated on February 1 )

Since this call-letter was first published (January 18th) its great to see that 8 volunteers have stepped forward so far.  More are needed for the great paddling season ahead that beckons ...

REEL Paddling Film Festival - March 29th 2012 (save the date!)

The YCCC is happy to announce we are co-hosting the REEL Paddling Film Festival for the 3rd year in a row. Check back for more details in a few week.  Until then check out the REEL website http://www.reelpaddlingfilmfestival.com/

Help create a YCCC Code of Conduct

RSVP to Mark Scott if you are interested in helping with this project. Login and Read on for more information.

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

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:
*Photo courtesy of Karine

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!