Paddling Minks n McCoys - Aug 19-22 2021

Name of Trip Volunteer(s)

Pauline Kiczula, Virginia Martin

Email of Trip Volunteer(s)

pekiczula@hotmail.com, vmartin100@gmail.com

Trip Address

Leader will provide

Body of Water

Georgian Bay

Boat Launch Location

Dillon area

Arrival Time

11:00 AM - Sharp ( will not wait)

On the water time, ready to paddle

11:45 AM -12:00 PM (will not wait)

Maximum number of paddlers including leader

6

Boat Rental Available

No

Launch Conditions

Dock

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 C - Waves to 3 feet; breaking waves to 2' (Waves to paddle tops; numerous whitecaps; waves becoming longer)

Landing Type

Grade C - Bad footing; rocky shores or surf up to 1.5'

Open Crossings

Grade D - 3.2 to 6.4 kms (2 to 4 miles)

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

D

After Paddle Leisure Time

Go to Restaurant After Paddle

No

Trip Costs

$60 + $25 (club processing fee)=$85.00. Register and pay in full via credit card. Cancellation policy, please notify the Club Manager, no later than 30 days prior to trip start date. If spot is replaced, a refund cost less $25 nonrefundable club processing fee will apply.

Additional Information

The trip is graded for experience paddler only. Crown land, wilderness camping. Must be able to manage wind, waves and open crossings, proficient in self, assisted rescue, navigation. Trip leaders will/may assess skill level to ensure group safety. Contact Pauline for more details.