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YCCC – Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do I become a member?
For more information or assistance, email: membership@yccc.ca
Register online at www.yccc.ca
1. click on: Membership
2. Follow the instructions to register online (use your visa or mastercard to pay)
3. A signed waiver form is required to complete your membership:
Waiver forms are available: www.yccc.ca - Membership
(and...at our annual Open House, at the shed and from YCCC instructors)
2. What happens once my YCCC membership registration is completed?
(Form filled out correctly and fee paid on line AND waiver form signed, mailed and in the membership coordinator's files)
1. The Membership Coordinator completes entering your info on yccc.ca
2. You will receive an auto-email with: confirmation and a username and password to be able to access all of the information on www.yccc.ca
3. If you need assistance, contact membership@yccc.ca
4. You will receive our YCCC members only electronic newsletter: CanoeBytes is published biweekly
3. What programs does the YCCC offer?
The YCCC has trips, training and social events throughout the paddling season.
Training and Social events are also held throughout the non-paddling season.
Both Flat Water and White Water: Evening trips, day trips, weekend trips, multiday trips - 'easy to challenging'
For more information, in the main menu - click on:
Flat Water
White Water
Family
Training
4. How do I get more information and to be involved in the club:
a. Download the YCCC Member's Handbook:
i. Login on www.yccc.ca (use your username and password)
ii. Find links to the YCCC Member`s Handbook on the following pages:
About, Membership, Frequently Asked Questions, Flat Water, White Water, Family
iii. Click and download the handbook -
iv. Read through the Member`s Handbook to learn how to get involved in trips and events, get prepared for canoe trips...etc!
b. To Find out about Club Events:
i. Login on www.yccc.ca (use your username and password)
Click on: Calendar
Check out the information posted on the Calender of Events!
Visit often to check out new listings.
ii. Check out the info posted in Canoebytes - YCCC biweekly e-newsletter
iii. Join our Facebook Page
c. Interested in Training?
i. go to www.yccc.ca and click on 'Training'
ii. Check out the 2011 Training program!
iii. Click on the links to Register online
d. Interested in a trip?
i. See Members Handbook re: how to join in a trip
ii. Go to www.yccc.ca
iii. Login using your username and password
iv. Click on the Calendar of events, click on the trip of interest:
- a description of the trip is posted, with the trip leader's name and coordinates
- contact the trip leaders well in advance of the Trip
e. Need more assistance? Contact the Coordinators for more information:
flatwater@yccc.ca ; family@yccc.ca ; whitewater@yccc.ca ; training@yccc.ca ; membership@yccc.ca
f. Interested in volunteering?
i. See Members Handbook: how to be a YCCC Volunteer
ii. Contact the Membership Coordinator: membership@yccc.ca
iii. Contact the coordinator per the program you would like to support!
flatwater@yccc.ca ; family@yccc.ca ; whitewater@yccc.ca ; training@yccc.ca ; membership@yccc.ca
4. Do I have to be a member of the YMCA-YWCA to join the YCCC?
No.
The YCCC is open to anyone age 18 or older.
There are special rates for YMCA-YWCA members.
YCCC Membership fees for YMCA-YWCA members: $32.
Non YMCA-YWCA member fees: $60
5. Why become a YCCC member?
The YCCC is a place to meet other paddlers and go paddling, to build friendships and skills and have fun canoeing.
YCCC membership provides access to:
-Club trips, training and social events throughout the year
-Canoe and camping Equipment (includes our fleet of flat water, white water canoes and touring kayaks
-Full access to www.yccc.ca to view Calendar of events, YCCC Handbook, List of club members, WhiteWater List, trip reports etc...
For more information: http://www.yccc.ca/index.php/membership
6. What is the affiliation with the YMCA-YWCA?
The YCCC is a Y program founded in 1952.
YCCC membership fees include Y affiliation fees for benefits such as insurance coverage for our activities.
Our equipment shed is at the Carlingwood Y.
Our club administration is supported by the Y.
Our club often uses the Y facilities for meetings and training.
Affiliation with the Y goes beyond administrative support and building use... fellowship, volunteerism, skill and leadership development is part of the YCCC.
7. re: Guests: Does the YCCC allow non-members to go on a club trip?
No, unless the non-member is a guest of a club member who is also on that club trip.
How many guests can a club member take on a club trip?
A club members may take up to two guests who are 18 or older on a club trip, subject to permission from the trip leader, signing of waivers by the guests and giving those waivers to the trip leader, and payment of any additional guest fees or surcharges that may apply. Guests have the same responsibilities and obligations as a club member while on the club trip
(check the Members' Handbook for more information).
For whitewater trips, only club members who have met the skills qualifications and are on the whitewater list may paddle club boats or use other club whitewater equipment.
Can I bring my children on a trip?
The family program is designed for children's participation with adults supervision (parents or guardians).
Children (under 18) are considered to be guests and under supervision of their parents or guardians.
Some YCCC 'adult' trips are identified per children welcome. Contact the Trip Leader to find out.
Contact the Family Program Coordinator: family@yccc.ca
Note: Check the Members' Handbook for more information
8. Do members have to pay additional fees to participate in the club’s activities?
Trip participants share costs (such as gas, food, camping fees, canoe rentals etc).
This makes most of our events affordable for all club members.
There is a nominal fee for our training courses and participants cover the costs for the instructors.
9 Can beginners join the club, and are there activities for all levels?
Yes.
We have training and trips for all levels - beginners to advanced - for those who have never been in a canoe, to people who have canoed all their lives.
Members abilities range from beginner paddlers to extremely skilled paddlers.
10. Where does the YCCC go canoeing?
We are in canoeing heaven! with Provincial parks and watersheds abounding.
Evening trips are usually within 20-30 minutes of the YCCC Shed, within Ottawa or in Western Quebec
(e.g. Ottawa River, Meech Lake, Rideau River, Rideau Canal, Gatineau River etc.)
Day trips are usually within 30 minutes to 1.5 hours drive in Ontario and Quebec
Week Long Trips are withing half to 1 days drive: Ontario, Quebec, US
There are wonderful canoeing places in Canada (and in the US)
11. re: Leadership and instructors:
Who leads the trips?
Club members collaborate on the trips, with all participants contributing to the trip per their abilities. A number of club members also volunteer instructors
Who are the instructors for the training courses?
Beginner and Intermediate level courses are taught by YCCC Instructors with Paddle Canada Certifications.
Some courses have assistant instructors - they may or may not have Paddle Canada Certifications, but bring exceptional skill and experience as paddlers and instructors.
Advanced courses are taught by reknowned paddlers from our region.
12. What about all these terms?
What is the difference between flatwater and whitewater?
Flatwater refers to lakes and waterways without current or slow moving current.
For more information about YCCC flat water: http://www.yccc.ca/index.php/flatwater
and
Whitewater refers to rivers with current and rapids.
For more information about YCCC white water: http://www.yccc.ca/index.php/whitewater
What is Tandem Canoeing?
Tandem canoeing involves 2 paddlers: a bow paddler (front seat) and stern paddler (back seat) .
What is Solo Canoeing?
Solo Canoeing involves 1 person paddling the canoe. (usually seated in the middle of the canoe)
13. Do I have to be a good swimmer?
No. Everyone on our canoe trips wears a life jacket or a personal flotation device (PFD).
Non-swimmers need to wear their PFD when near water for everyone's safety.
However, being a swimmer does help your confidence and comfort level when participating in water sports.
We encourage all YCCC members to improve their swimming skills.
14. Re: Equipment
Do I need to have my own equipment?
The club has canoes, paddles, camping equipment and a (limited) supply of PFD`s available to club members.
We do recommend that you purchase a paddle and life jacket to fit you.
YCCC training courses for beginners includes tip on how to purchase the right size and style of paddles, PFD`s and helmet (for white water)
You will need your own sleeping bag and mattress for overnight canoe trips
Where can I rent equipment to go paddling?
Local outdoor stores have canoes and camping equipment to rent.
The YCCC has a fleet of canoes available to YCCC members to rent for club trips and training events.
If there is equipment available beyond these events, club members may request use of this equipment for private trips.
YCCC Canoe Rental fees are extremely reasonable (they are considerably less than renting from Outfitters and stores)
Fees range from $12 - 20 per day.
Contact the Shed Coordinator for more information: assets@yccc.ca.
The weekly shed volunteer is listed in the calendar on www.yccc.ca
15. How do I get on a canoe trip?
Contact the trip leader identified in the calendar of events on the club website.
In the Main menu: Click on Calendar and then click on the trip of interest.
Trips have varying limits per the number of participants due to equipment, transportation or campsite restrictions.
(More information in the YCCC Members' Handbook)
For weekend and longer trips: Contact the trip leader as soon as possible. Participants confirmed by the trip leader are expected to attend the trip planning meeting which is often held the Tuesday evening before trip departure, or earlier.
For day or evening trips: Contact the trip leader at least two days prior to the trip.
The trip leader makes the final decision per # of participants, skill level required.
For more information check out the YCCC Members Handbook (available to YCCC members)
16. Do I need to find a partner? Can the club help me find one?
The club has over 300 members of all ages and experiences.
We have lots of single members and there is always someone to paddle with.
Trip leaders can help you find a paddling partner, or you can post a request using one of the forums.
17. Re: White Water
Do I need special equipment and training for white water trips?
The equipment (canoes, paddles, helmets etc) for whitewater paddling is different than flat water canoeing.
We encourage each white water paddler to have their own correctly sized white water paddle and helmet as well as PFD.
YCCC beginner white water training courses includes tip on how to purchase the right size and style of paddles, PFD`s and helmet (for white water) and usually take place in June, each year.
How can I get involved in white water trips?
For safety, YCCC white water trips are open only to members on the YCCC `white water list`which means those members have demonstrated basic skills competency through a "check out ride", training, or other certifications.
For more information: whitewater program or email whitewater@yccc.ca
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