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Paddling Franklin Island

  • 09 Sep 2022
  • 9:00 AM
  • 12 Sep 2022
  • 3:00 PM
  • 138 Snug Harbour Road, Carling, ON
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  • Registration opens 8 weeks before the event

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Paddling Trip Details
Paddling Title Franklin Island
Date September 9 - 12
Registration Opens 8 weeks before the event (Car Camping or Wilderness)
Name of Volunteer Trip Leader(s) Bob Annis / Paul Leppik
Email of Volunteer Trip Leaders(s) bob.annis@rogers.com / paulleppik9@gmail.com
Trip Address 138 Snug Harbour Road, Carling, ON P0G 1G0
Body of Water Georgian Bay
Is this a scouting trip? No
Paddling Vessels Permitted Recreational kayaks not permitted
Boat Launch Location
(if different than trip address)
Arrival Time 9:00 AM
On the water time, ready to paddle
(Suggested 45 minutes after arrival time)
10:00 AM
Maximum number of paddlers including leader(s) 8
Boat Rental Available No
Boat Rental Details
Launch Conditions Dock
Bathroom Facilities on Site Portapotty
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 practice (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
Skills
(* in those conditions)
Grade B (Comfortable Beginner) Comfortable forward stroke; Comfortable reverse stroke; Comfortable turning strokes; Able to perform assisted rescue as swimmer and rescuer *
Wind Grade B (Comfortable Beginner) Light to Moderate; 15 kms/hour; Wind noticeably affects movement of the paddler
Waves, Breaking Waves, Swell Grade B (Comfortable Beginner) Waves up to 2 feet; Small breaking waves Waves up to armpit; light to moderate chop; scattered whitecaps)
Current Grade A (Beginner) None or mild
Open Crossings Grade B (Comfortable Beginner) Up to 2 kms
Landing Type Grade C (Intermediate) Steeper slope; narrower landing zone; rocky; slippery; OR Docks
Landing Frequency Grade B (Comfortable Beginner) No more than 3 kms between landings
Total Distance Per Day Grade B (Comfortable Beginner) Up to 15 km
Overall Trip Rating Grade B (Comfortable Beginner)
After Paddle Leisure Time
Go to Restaurant After Paddle To be determined
Restaurant and Restaurant Address Gillys Snug Harbour
Trip Costs $10.00 Parking Not Included
Trip Cancellation Policy Payment in full. No refund unless spot is filled.
Trip Details Each paddler is responsible for their parking costs at Gillys Marina
Self Reliant Trip
Must bring own kayak, gear, camping gear, tent, cooking stove
Meals not included


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