Paddling Belwood Lake - Sep 11 2021

Name of Trip Volunteer(s)

Heather McClintock, Ralph Gardave

Email of Trip Volunteer(s)

adventurelife4212@gmail.com   gardave@sympatico.ca

Trip Address

Belwood Lake Conservation Area, 8282 Wellington County Rd 18, Fergus

Body of Water

Belwood Lake

Boat Launch Location

Belwood Lake

Arrival Time

10:00 AM

On the water time, ready to paddle

11:00 AM

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

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 A - Under 1 foot waves; no breaking waves (Waves up to the deck seam; water glassy to rippled; no whitecaps)

Landing Type

Grade A - Frequent easy landing opportunities including gently sloping; sand; gravel or grass

Open Crossings

Grade B - Less than 1.6 kms (Less than 1 mile)

Daily Distance

Grade B - 10 to 18 kms (6 to 11 miles)

Current

Grade A - None or mild Less than 1 knot (2 km/hour)

Trip Grade Assessment

B

After Paddle Leisure Time

Go to Restaurant After Paddle

No

Restaurant and Restaurant Location

N/A

Additional Information

We will paddle up the lake and have lunch in the little village of Belwood. Bring your lunch or purchase food there (they have amazing butter tarts).

Note: there is a park entrance fee