CANCELLED Paddling Port Albert (Goderich) to Ashfield (Lake Huron shoreline) - Aug 8 2021

Name of Trip Volunteer

Sandy Nay

Email of Trip Volunteer

Trip Address

Huron Rd, Port Albert - mouth of river beach

Body of Water

Lake Huron

Boat Launch Location

Beach at northside of mouth of river

Arrival Time

9:30 AM

On the water time, ready to paddle

10:15 AM

Maximum number of paddlers including leader

12

Boat Rental Available

No

Launch Conditions

Sand and pebbles

Bathroom Facilities at Launch Site

Portapotty

Paddling Conditions

Night, Fog or Heavy Rain

No

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.