Are you tired of reading clever pandemic-related headlines?
Me too. Here’s the latest news in WECCC-land.
Impact Of The Provincial Shutdown & Stay-At-Home Order
In accordance with Windsor-Essex County Health Unit guidelines, the Windsor Essex County Canoe Club (WECCC) will be limiting our gatherings to a small number of people at a time. When necessary, we may split into smaller groups with different launch times. Physical distancing should be practiced at all times.
We truly hope that further extensions to the shutdown will not be needed. We will continue to watch for changes to the regulations that would allow us larger group outings.
Socially Distant Paddle – Saturday May 22 at Cedar Creek Conservation Area
Address: 874 Arner Townline, Essex, ON, N9Y2E6
Arrive about 10:00AM. First group plans to launch at 10:30 am at Cedar Creek Conservation Area boat dock.
If more then 5 show up, please keep separated and we will stagger the launch time for each group.
No RSVP needed.
Expect to be on the water for 2 hours or longer. Bring water, snacks and your safety gear.
No cold water gear needed for Cedar Creek. Please avoid cotton clothing.
Season kickoff paddle – River Canard Park – Saturday May 29
Address: 9480 Malden Rd, Windsor, ON N9J 2W2
If more then 5 show up, please keep separated and we will stagger the launch time for each group.
Begin to arrive at 9:40am. We are planning for staggered launch times starting at 10:00AM
No RSVP needed.
Expect to be on the water for 2 hours or longer. Bring water, snacks and your safety gear.
No cold water gear needed for River Canard. Please avoid cotton clothing.
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Has your membership lapsed?
Don’t worry, it’s not too late to become a member again. Membership forms can be filled out and signed online and paid electronically using Visa, Matercard or PayPal.
Visit https://weccc.org/joinus to complete your membership form and use the [Buy Now] button at the bottom.
Paypal is the default or you can click “Pay with a credit or Visa Debit card” if you prefer.
When we receive your membership form you will also get an email invitation to join our “members only” Facebook group.
Check out this map of launch sites in our area (thanks to Paddling.net)
https://weccc.org/navigation/
Safety Reminder!
As we begin to get back out on the water, please remember that, per Transport Canada regulations, all boats are required to carry safety equipment. Per club policy all participants must wear a pfd when on the water. Please see our club “Outing Requirement” policy for additional details.
Paddling Film Festival
WECCC is excited to support the Paddling Film Festival.
Stay tuned for more.
Some community events and info that paddlers may enjoy…
Check out a new way to watch the river at https://bit.ly/3eLFTDq
Courtesy of Boatnerd, the Dossin Great Lakes Museum now has a second RiverCam mounted on the roof of the museum, streaming 24 hours a day, live on YouTube.
Man catches tiger muskie from Detroit River near Grosse Ile
https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2021/04/09/man-catches-tiger-muskie-from-detroit-river-near-grosse-ile/
Detroit to reimagine its riverfront
https://blackburnnews.com/windsor/windsor-news/2021/04/10/detroit-reimagine-riverfront/
World Turtle Day- May 23
We see them often in our paddle outings, but how many specie scan you identify
https://ontarionature.org/programs/citizen-science/reptile-amphibian-atlas/species/#turtles
100 year old Lake Sturgeon caught in the Detroit River
https://www.greatlakesnow.org/2021/05/ap-240-pound-fish-sturgeon-detroit-river/
Peche Island fish habitat conservation project
Currently four of the planned nine rock barrieers are in place https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/construction-peche-island-conservation-1.5791136