August 11th, 2022|Categories: News|Tags: riverkeeper|0 Comments
Another beautiful swim this morning was had by eight members of the WAVE RiverKeeper team this morning. We will swim again tomorrow at 7:30 AM. Anyone is welcome to join us. There is no better trainer than the river to lengthen out that stroke. For all those participating in the swim, please wear your WAVE apparel on Sunday for the race. We want to [...]
August 5th, 2022|Categories: News, Summer 2022|Tags: riverkeeper|0 Comments
This morning the boys swam a 1.5K in calm waters -- with a final sprint at the end captured beautifully in the photo gallery below. Orion also became the first 10 year old to ever touch the yellow buoy. Well done! Our next training session for the RiverKeeper is Saturday morning at 7:30. Anyone can attend. Also, anyone can donate to our team effort. [...]
August 3rd, 2022|Categories: News, Summer 2022|Tags: riverkeeper|0 Comments
The boys did a short 1.2 KM swim tonight in rough water. Not a bad start for the WAVE crew. The next practice session is Friday morning at 7:30 AM. Anyone can come to the practice sessions, whether you are swimming the race or not. Practice details posted here - https://ottawawaterpolo.com/riverkeeper-practice-sessions/
August 2nd, 2022|Categories: News, Summer 2022|Tags: riverkeeper|0 Comments
Whether you signed up for RiverKeeper or not, there are open water training sessions that you can attend. We meet at the Surf Beach at Britannia. https://goo.gl/maps/SLM2n1frf7j4FtSe8 Practices for this week are: Wednesday, August 3, at 5:00 PM Friday, August 5, at 7:30 AM Saturday, August 6, at 7:30 AM
August 2nd, 2022|Categories: 13Us, Club News, News, Summer 2022|Tags: riverkeeper|0 Comments
Hello all, The Riverkeeper Open Water Swim is back for 2022. We are looking for volunteers to help with this event. We are in need of lifeguards, paddlers and volunteers on the ground. Lifeguards will be paid $75.00 or if a high school student we will sign off on volunteer hours that can go towards their high school requirement. The high school student can decide [...]
July 14th, 2022|Categories: 13Us, Club News, News, Summer 2022|Tags: riverkeeper|0 Comments
The Ottawa RiverKeeper race is a 4KM/1.5 KM open water swim that helps raise money to keep the Ottawa River a healthy body of water for all to enjoy. The race begins and ends at the Lac Deschênes Sailing Club, Rangeview Avenue, Nepean. This year's race is on August 14. Registration is at the Lac Deschênes Sailing Club at 6:30 AM. It would be [...]
