The Sudbury Canoe Club was first established as the Sudbury Boating Club in 1902.
Since its inception the Club has helped to produce over 100 competitive paddlers who have medaled at the national and international levels. Most notable were Don Stringer, Louis Lukanovich, John Beedell and Joe Derochie who competed at the '57 World Championships and the '56 and '60 Olympics.
During late 70's and 80's, the club evolved to include recreational paddling and Wind Surfing. The recreational divisions include Canoeing, Sea Kayaking and White Water Kayaking. The White Water division also offers Kayak Polo competition for club members who made be interested.
The club also has competitive Dragon Boat teams and one of its teams (Team Chiro) won the National Championship in 2007 and won 2 Silver and a bronze medal at the 2008 World Dragon Boat Championships held in Malaysia.
MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
The current Canoe Club shares its building with the Sudbury Rowing Club. Each club has boat storage on either end of the building with a central entry leading to washrooms, change rooms and a meeting room with a small office upstairs.
Our members enjoy interests in white water kayaking, sea kayaking, canoeing, sprint boating, dragon boating, and
wind surfing. Our 1st Annual Dragon Boat Festival in July 2000, organized with the Chinese Heritage, Association of Northern Ontario and the City of Sudbury, was a huge success. The festival promises to be a community highlight for years to come.
The Club offers members introductory courses free or for a minimal fee in each of these activities.
Programming during the summer months centers on the introductory courses. White water kayakers take day and weekend trips to local rivers in the spring and farther a field in the summer. Sea kayakers hope to offer several group excursions this summer. Most trips are intended for intermediate and advanced paddlers; however, our activity groups will try to offer an event for the novice paddlers if there is a need.
We have club owned kayaks (white water and sea), canoes and wind surfers that are available for member use, at the club, at no cost. Members may rent equipment for off lake use for club sponsored trips.
Annual club fees:
Family Package
| 1st family member |
$80.00 + HST |
| Other family member (16 and older) |
$60.00 + HST |
| Youth (10 – 15 years old) |
$60.00 + HST |
| Child (9 & younger) |
$10.00 + HST |
| Guest Pass (limit of 3 visits) |
$5.00 each |
Canoe Kids Paddling Camp:
The Club offers a week long paddling camp to youth ages 7 to 12 years of age. The camp runs from 8:30 to 4:30 Monday to Friday all summer long. The cost of the camp is $180.00 per child.
Keys:
The keys are a non-refundable purchase at the cost of $20.00 per key. This is a one time fee for all current and new members. Should a key be replaced due to its being lost, there will be an additional charge of $20.00. It would be appreciated if you are not renewing your membership, could you please return your key.
CLUB PROCEDURES AND INFORMATION
Entry to Building:
Entry to the club is through the small door into the canoe storage area. Please sign in immediately. If there is no one in the club when you leave to paddle or wind surf, the overhead door(s) must be closed and the entry door needs to be locked. New and renewing members will receive a key to the club from your activity chair or co-chair.
The last week of May and the first week of June will be designated as our renewal period. Members not renewing please return your key.
Change/Locker Rooms:
Lockers are available in the change rooms for safekeeping of personal clothing and valuables. Please do not leave locks on overnight.
Sign-In Book:
You must enter your name and pertinent information (equipment #) in the book, located on the shelf beside the door into the main entrance each time that you visit the club.
GUESTS must fill out and sign a guest waiver each time they visit the club. The waiver must be signed by the member who is signing in the guest. The member must be present with the guest while they are using the club
facilities and equipment. The member and guest should fill out separate lines on the login in sheet to indicate what equipment they are using. The member should place their number in the appropriate box and the guest should check off the guest box. Members are responsible to ensure their guests are qualified to use the equipment; they act in a responsible manner and follow all safety rules while using club facilities and equipment.
A person can only be a guest at the club 3 times; if they are going to come more often they must become a member. Guest Passes are $5.00 each.
Use of Club Equipment:
ALL MEMBERS (and guests) MUST BE WEARING THEIR PFD ON THE WATER at ALL TIMES. Members may NOT use any club equipment, until an activity co-chair has assessed them and their name is placed on the approved list posted on the activity bulletin board. All kayaks, canoes, wind surfers, paddles, life jackets and spray skirts marked with SCC and an ID number are available for use of members on Ramsey Lake. You must sign the equipment in and out each time that you use it. The equipment sign-out form is part of the sign-in form. A few items of equipment are personally owned and not for member; use. A reservation form for use of equipment on club-sponsored trips, off the lake, is located in the Equipment Reservation binder. Off lake use generally entails a rental fee and is not a main feature of our equipment use policy - please read this policy.
Introductory Courses:
Introductory/orientation courses are offered by each of our activity groups.
Please contact the activity co-chairs for details.
Intermediate/Advanced Courses:
These courses will be offered when, and if, the activity group has members with the requisite expertise. Watch the bulletin boards. Information and details of local and out-of-town courses will be posted as it becomes available.
Trips:
The club does not formally schedule trips; however should members wish to organize trips they are welcome to contact the Section chair and post notices on the bulletin boards inviting other members to participate.
Club Meetings:
Boards of Directors’ meetings are scheduled monthly. Members who wish to attend these club meetings are welcome - contact an executive member re time and date or check our web site. Plan to attend the annual general meeting in November. General meetings will be clinics or information sessions offering some item(s) of interest to club members but they will be offered only if someone takes the time to plan and organize the meeting.
Office Area/Meeting Room:
The Dragon Boat Festival staff person uses the office upstairs during the day. The room is available in the evenings for meetings. Please reserve the room by signing the calendar upstairs or calling 673-6032 or 671-6067.
Social Events:
The club will attempt to host a social at the beginning and the end of the season. Activity groups are responsible for social events for their members. Talk to your chairperson.
Suggestions:
Feel free to discuss your concerns or any ideas to improve the club or its operations with an executive member or your activity group chairs.
Voice Mail Service:
Telephone 673-6032
Voice Mail Service is essentially for messages from non-members enquiring about membership; however, you can leave messages.
Committees:
Our membership fees are exceptionally low considering the equipment and services that are available. In order 
to maintain the facility, purchase new equipment and to continue improving our service to members and the community, it is important that each member contribute to this process in some small way. Most committee work will be handled through, your activity group. If you do not select a committee on your application or renewal form; your name will be placed on a committee for you. Don't wait for your committee chair to call you if you see a job that has to be done.
EQUIPMENT POLICY
The following Club owned equipment is identified as such and is available for use by members for recreational purposes only, on Lake Ramsay:
- Kayaks, Canoes, WW Kayaks, Paddle Boat, Sail Boards, & Sprint Boats
- PFD's
- Paddles
- Spray skirts
- Kayak flotation devices
SIGN-OUT
Before using this equipment members must complete the appropriate information in the Sign-In/Equipment Sign-out binder located at the club entrance.
USE OF EQUIPMENT FOR CLUB COURSE
Members who are registered in club courses will have priority use of the equipment. Courses that are being offered will be held between 6:00 - 8:30 pm on weekdays during July and August. Any equipment not being used for teaching will be available for use by other members.
MEMBER RENTALS
In the past, members have been able to reserve the equipment for club trips and events that are held off the lake and listed in the trip schedule. NOTE: Club equipment may be used for off-lake activities with the permission of the activity co-chair. It is then the responsibility of the co-chair to collect the user fee of $25.00/Day before the equipment leaves. Club equipment is not available for personal use at off lake sites except with the approval of the co-chair and appropriate rental fees being paid in advance.
White water kayak members may reserve the equipment for use at local spots (Secord Road) if an advanced paddler accompanies them. The cost for use at Secord Road will be $10.00 per morning, afternoon or evening session.
RESERVATION
Reservations for off lake, use can be made by completing the form in the Equipment Reservation binder. Payment can be made to the activity co-chair prior to departure. In order to provide boats for members who are not on the trips(s), the number of rentals will be limited to one half of the total number of boats.
NOTE:
- Members who fail to sign the equipment out will place their future use of the equipment in jeopardy.
- Help keep the building clean by returning all equipment to its proper place.
- No alcoholic beverages are permitted in or about the building.
Thank you for all your help.