| Paddling Title |
Saugeen & Sauble River Recreational Kayak Weekend |
| Date |
Friday, July 22 to Sunday, July 24 |
| Registration Opens |
8 weeks before the event (Car Camping or Wilderness) |
| Name of Volunteer Trip Leader(s) |
Sandy Nay / Gabriela Sebestyen |
| Email of Volunteer Trip Leaders(s) |
sdbnay1@gmail.com; solis.sebestyen@gmail.com |
| Trip Address |
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| Body of Water |
Saturday, July 23 - Saugeen River; Sunday, July 24 - Sauble River |
| Is this a scouting trip? |
No |
| Paddling Vessels Permitted |
Recreational kayaks permitted |
Boat Launch Location
(if different than trip address) |
Saturday via Prearranged Shuttle to Saugeen River access #13. Sunday meet at public boat launch on Sauble River |
| Arrival Time |
9:15:00 AM at Denny's Dam/Southampton on Saturday |
On the water time, ready to paddle
(Suggested 45 minutes after arrival time) |
10:30:00 AM - Saugeen River Access #13 |
| Maximum number of paddlers including leader(s) |
7 |
| Boat Rental Available |
Yes |
| Boat Rental Details |
Thorncrest Outfitters - Make your own arrangements 519-797-1608 |
| Launch Conditions |
Sand and pebbles |
| Bathroom Facitilities on Site |
None |
| Trip Safety Requirements |
PFDs must be worn at all times while in your kayak;
A sprayskirt is required unless otherwise specified as a rec boat paddle;
Transport Canada requirements for equipment is also a HOC trip requirement: 15m of buoyant heaving tow line, sound signal device, bailing device, watertight light for ½ hour before sunset or ½ hour after dawn;
Wet exit practise (formally called wet exit lesson) within the last 12 months in the current kayak that you are using for a trip;
Kayak with sealed fore and aft bulkhead compartments unless specified as a rec boat paddle;
A minimum of one spare paddle per 2 participants |
| HOC Trip Rating |
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Skills
(* in those conditions) |
Grade A (Beginner) Entry level skills; Forward stroke ability; Reverse stroke ability; Turning stroke ability; Wet exit |
| Wind |
Grade A (Beginner) Light; 10 kms/hour |
| Waves, Breaking Waves, Swell |
Grade A (Beginner) Under 1 foot waves; No breaking waves (Waves up to the deck seam; water glassy to rippled; no whitecaps) |
| Current |
Grade A (Beginner) None or mild |
| Open Crossings |
Grade A (Beginner) No open crossings |
| Landing Type |
Grade A (Beginner) Easy; gently sloping sandy beach |
| Landing Frequency |
Grade A (Beginner) No more than 1 km between landings |
| Total Distance Per Day |
Grade A (Beginner) Up to 10 kms |
| Overall Trip Rating |
Grade A (Beginner) |
| After Paddle Leisure Time |
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| Go to Restaurant After Paddle |
Yes - Group DInner Sauble Beach Saturday night only |
| Restaurant and Restaurant Address |
TBD |
| Trip Costs |
$30.00 shuttle cost , Parking fees not included and the cost of car camping is separate as well
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| Trip Cancellation Policy |
Payment in full. No refund unless spot is filled. |
| Trip Details |
This will be a weekend trip, where we aim to explore two separate inland rivers: Saugeen River and Sauble River. Saturday will be dedicated to exploring the Saugeen river, the longest of the two. Sunday will be dedicated to exploring the Sauble river, a shorter paddle ending at the Sauble falls.
Arrival: Please arrive after 4pm on Friday, July 22
Departure: Approximately 3pm Sunday, July 24
Transportation:
Participants responsible for their own transportation and hauling of their personal kayaks. Personal transportation required to get from/to launching spots. Parking fees will apply near Sauble river due to popularity. Car-pool is optional and to be arranged by participants if desired - COVID19 protocols must be observed.
Saturday Shuttle - We will be using Thorncrest Outfitters to shuttle us from Denny’s Dam (Southampton) to an access point where we will unload our gear.
Meals:
Friday night - dinner on your own.
Saturday - bring your own breakfast and lunch supplies. Breakfast will be on your own before departure. Lunch will be during the trip at riverside - bring your own supplies and pack for trip. Pack your own snacks for trip. Group dinner at a local restaurant TBD. on Saturday night.
Sunday - bring your own breakfast and lunch supplies. Breakfast will be on your own before departure. Lunch will be during the trip at riverside - bring your own supplies and pack for trip.
Additional Notes:
A pre-trip planning meeting will be scheduled with registered participants 2 weeks prior to trip to go over any questions and details.
There will be no bathroom facilities while on the rivers. Must be comfortable using the 'bush' if nature calls during the paddles.
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