HOC Newsletter - Spring Edition
Paddling Goderich to Point Farms (Lake Huron shoreline) Aug 7 2021
Registration opens March 5 2021
Name of Trip Volunteer
Sandy Nay
Email of Trip Volunteer
Trip Address
350 Cover Rd, Goderich
Body of Water
Lake Huron
Boat Launch Location
Cove Park Beach
Arrival Time
9:30 AM
On the water time, ready to paddle
10:15 PM
Maximum number of paddlers including leader
12
Boat Rental Available
No
Launch Conditions
Sand and pebbles
Bathroom Facilities at Launch Site
Bathroom facilities on location
Paddling Conditions
Night, Fog or Heavy Rain
Wind
Grade B - Light to Moderate Up to 12 knots (22 kms/hour) – wind noticeably affects movement of paddle
Waves, Breaking Waves, & Swell
Grade B - Waves up to 2 feet; no breaking waves (Waves up to armpit; light to moderate chop; scattered whitecaps)
Landing Type
Grade A - Frequent easy landing opportunities including gently sloping; sand; gravel or grass
Open Crossings
Grade A - No open crossings
Daily Distance
Grade B - 10 to 18 kms (6 to 11 miles)
Current
Grade B - Mild currents Up to 2 knots (4 km/hour) current increases / decreases group speed by half
Trip Grade Assessment
B
After Paddle Leisure Time
Go to Restaurant After Paddle
To be determined
Trip Costs
Book your own accommodations
Additional Information
This is considered two separate day trips without accommodations. You will need to book your own campsite or motel if you plan to stay overnight. Saturday shoreline paddle from Goderich to Point Farm. Sunday from Port Albert to Ashfield. You are able to register for both or just one of the day trips. Weather dependent. Plan B is Maitland River. Kincardine Harbour and River.
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