Paddling Season End Fall Paddle and Box Lunch Style "Potluck" - Oct 17 2021

Name of Trip Volunteer(s)

Dorothy Rideough, Bob Annis, Ru Wang

Email of Trip Volunteer(s)

rideoughd@gmail.com

Trip Address

2378 Haldimond Ctry Hwy 54, Caledonia

Body of Water

Grand River

Boat Launch Location

In park, off river bank

Arrival Time

10:15 AM

On the water time, ready to paddle

11:00 AM

Maximum number of paddlers including leaders

18

Boat Rental Available

No

Launch Conditions

Muddy

Bathroom Facilities at Launch Site

Portapotty

Paddling Conditions

Night, Fog or Heavy Rain

No

Wind

Grade A - Light Less than 7 knots (13 kms/hour)

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 A - No open crossings

Daily Distance

Grade A - Up to 10 kms (Up to 6 miles)

Current

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

Trip Grade Assessment

A

Trip Details

Season End Fall Paddle. We plan to paddle up the Grand River into the creek and back to view the fall colours. After the paddle we plan to meet at the pavilion to have our lunch. Bring your own lunch, hot drink, camp chair.

Attention Non-Members

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