Events

Saturday, February 11 and Sunday, February 12: Algonquin Ski Weekend

Inexpensive accommodation is available at East Gate Motel in Whitney, close to a great set of cross-country ski trails in a scenic sector of the Park. Breakfasts are included; Saturday night is potluck. Option to arrive Friday night will greatly increase our time on the trails. Call Mike early to be sure of a place, at 613 547 5386.

Saturday, February 18: Frontenac Swamp Hop (snowshoe, ski or hike)

Beaver ponds may be obstacles in summer, but when frozen solid they give us easy access to snowy granite ridges and scenic overlooks, starting and ending at the FPP Trail Centre. Selection of equipment for hopping will depend on conditions. Call Janice at 613 542 9958.

Friday, February 24: Boiler Room Climb

Feeling fenced in? Come and climb the walls at the Boiler Room Climbing Gym: http://www.climbinggym.ca/index.cfm/home/ Beginners are welcome. Qualified staff will teach us how to work the belay device. Climbing shoes and harness can be rented at the gym. Please call Jane at 613 634 6859 at least four days early. Big discount for a group of six!

Sunday, February 26: Sandbanks Ski

10 km of groomed XC trails woven through forested sand dunes, a cozy cabin to warm us up, and perhaps hot cocoa provided by the Friends of Sandbanks. Call Barry at 613 389 6334 or 613 539 4864 (cell).

Saturday, March 3: Murphy's Point Ski

Snow may be iffy near Kingston, but is likely deeper in Murphy's Point Provincial Park. 20 km of groomed trails and two heated chalets. Call Don at 613 384 4346.

Sunday, March 11: Charleston Lake Ski

Charleston Lake Provincial Park offers a picturesque 12-km loop-trail with mostly easy slopes. One steep slope will be scouted, with the option to portage our skis. Call Beth at 613 389 6362.

Saturday, March 17: Ridgewalk Hike

Come and enjoy scenic panoramas of Gould Lake from Ridgewalk Trail and shoreline vistas from the Rideau Trail, starting and ending at the CRCA parking lot. About 8 km, plus a chance to try out Jim's new boardwalk! Call Jim at 613 373 2847.

Saturday, March 24: Frontenac Park Hike

Come and tramp a track (hike a trail) in our beautiful backyard provincial park. Call Susan 613 542 6146.

Saturday, March 31: Napanee River Paddle

From Yarker to Camden East; a cold introduction to beginner's white water. Adequate clothing essential. Call Ed Jezak at 613 389 4459.

March 31: Your 2011 membership expires

Time to renew, if you have not done so by now.

Saturday, April 7: Lower Moira Whitewater

Moira River provides a bouncy 6.5-km ride from Chisholm to Latta, with swifts and Class 1-2 rapids. The club's three whitewater tandem canoes can be rented first-come-first-served, but wetsuits or drysuits will also be required. Call Steve at 613 542 1054.

Saturday, April 14: Massassauga Paddle and Hike

A CCC rite of spring! Massassauga Creek offers us a beautiful 12-km round trip with gentle current and perhaps one beaver dam to negotiate. After lunch, a 2.5-km bushwhacking hike to the outlet of Buck Lake is optional. Call Janice at 613 542 9958.

Sunday, April 15: Lower Salmon Whitewater

Again, almost a ritual, we take advantage of this excellent local river. An early spring event for whitewater enthusiasts, starting at Roblin and continuing for 12 km to Kingsford through swifts and Class 1-2 rapids with two short portages. Experience and suitable equipment is essential as the water will be cold. Call Mark at 613 767 6513.

Saturday, April 21: Clare River Paddle

Paddle In the spring, the Salmon River leaks into the Clare River by a creek big enough to give us easy access to Mellon Lake Conservation Reserve: http://friendsofsalmonriver.ca/paddling/SalmonWatershedSpringsaLeak.pdf Come and explore while the beaver dams are underwater, starting and ending at the Gull Creek putin. Dugald promises to stay upstream of Little Falls. Call Dugald at 613 542 8628.

Saturday, April 28: Schedule-Making Potluck Party

Good food and good fun! Dugald and Dukke will be our convivial hosts as we make plans for summer paddling etc. Call Dugald at 613 542 8628 to take part. If you might like to lead an event this summer or fall but cannot attend the party, please call Ed at 613 389 4459.

Sunday, April 29: Verona To Colebrook Paddle

In the spring, Hardwood Creek and Napanee River provide a secluded 18-km paddle with a 19-km shuttle. Mostly flatwater and gentle current, but includes about 300m of swifts with bouncy waves at Petworth. Option to paddle 13km to a takeout 1 km north of Petworth. Call Bob at 613 384 4482.

Tuesday-Thursday, May 1-3: Cataraqui Canoe Club Open House

6 - 8 p.m. at our boathouse.
Come to meet with others; find out what is happening; sign up for various clinics; and renew your membership, if you have not done so by now.

Saturday, May 5: Opinicon Hike

From scenic trails near Skycroft we can explore mysterious mineral pits, abandoned boilers from the age of steam, sinkholes, springs,… Call Dukke at 613 384 6054.

Saturday, May 12: Mother's Day Family Paddle

The Napanee River upstream from Petworth provides a sheltered and relaxing paddle, with spring flowers in bloom and perhaps wild leeks and fiddleheads. Moms with kids are specially invited. Call Deb at 613 374 1704.

Saturday, May 19: Crooked Creek Paddle

Paddle Putting in from Salmon Lake Road, we shall paddle about 5 km via Otter Lake, Rathwell Lake and Holleford Lake, have lunch atop Crooked Creek Overlook, and then return. Call Dugald at 613 542 8628.

Going on a trip with the Cataraqui Canoe Club

Club activities are open both to members and non-members. If you are not yet a club member, you are welcome to come without charge on non-paddling day-trips, but we ask for a $5.00 fee for canoeing trips and overnight trips.

To take part in an event, call the trip organizer a few days before the event, after checking this page for any last-minute changes. Also check with the organizer for equipment rentals.

Each person joining in club activities is responsible for accepting the risks involved. While most trips are easy and safe, others are harder and more risky. When you phone the trip organizer or when you meet just before the trip make sure you have agreed that the proposed trip is suitable for you. Consider such things as your paddling and other outdoor skills, your fitness level and any health problems you may have.

Paddling from the Boathouse

Evening paddle from the boathouse

Members are invited to borrow club canoes and kayaks to paddle from the boathouse at the times shown below.

If nobody arrives to paddle within 45 minutes of the scheduled opening time, the person on duty is free to lock up and leave. Please sign the register when you take a boat out.

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May — Wednesdays, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

June to August — Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., and
Saturdays, 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

September — Wednesdays, 6:00 p.m. to dusk.

Cataraqui Canoe Club — events to May 2012

February 2012 events