Easy half day paddle on Cootes Paradise

Trip Leader:  Donna Barber donna.barber@sympatico.ca

Registration opens April 1, 2019

This paddle is rated A-1

Pace and Endurance for Kayaking:

A: Not Strenuous - Daily paddling typically less than 3 hours, with distances of 5 kilometers or less.

B: Moderately Strenuous - Daily paddling typically between 3 and 5 hours, with distances of 5 to 20 kilometers.

C: Strenuous - Daily paddling typically more than 5 hours, with distances of 20 kilometers or more.

Skill Requirements for Kayaking

0 Beginner – No experience required

1 Novice - Requires basic paddling skills, practiced wet exits. Expect protected waters, easy landings and shelter for resting.

2 Intermediate - Requires basic paddling skills including ability to brace, self-rescue, and participate in assisted rescue. Be comfortable in 1 meter waves. Mostly protected waters, some difficult landings, and some sheltered spots for resting.

3 Experienced - Requires advanced paddling, seamanship and rescue skills. Ability to handle waves greater than 1 meter. Expect exposed waters, open crossings, moderate to strong windsurf, fog and potentially difficult landings. Sheltered resting and landing spots could be few.

Schedules and Fine Print