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Paddling Beaver River - Fall Colours Leisure Paddle

  • 01 Oct 2022
  • 9:30 AM
  • Free Spirit Tours Base, 236720 Grey County Road 13, Heathcote, ON
  • 3

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  • Registration opens 2 weeks before the paddle
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Paddling Title Beaver River - Fall Colours Leisure Paddle
Date October 1, 2022
Registration Opens 2 weeks before the event (Day trips)
Name of Volunteer Trip Leader(s) Gabriela Sebestyen & Denise Davy
Email of Volunteer Trip Leaders(s) solis.sebestyen@gmail.com / ddavy@cogeco.ca
Trip Address 236720 Grey County Road 13, Heathcote, ON
Body of Water Beaver River
Is this a scouting trip? No
Paddling Vessels Permitted Recreational kayaks permitted
Boat Launch Location
(if different than trip address)		 Free Spirit Tours Base
236720 Grey County Road 13, Heathcote, ON
Arrival Time 9:30 AM
On the water time, ready to paddle
(Suggested 45 minutes after arrival time)		 10:00
Maximum number of paddlers including leader(s) 6
Boat Rental Available Yes
Boat Rental Details

IF RENTING: $45 per person. Reserve and pay equipment directly with Free Spirit Tours online

Select: Beaver River Epping to Heathcote (2hr)
October 1, 2022 /10AM

 https://freespirittours.ca/paddling#CHECKFRONT_WIDGET_01

Include note indicating group trip with HOC
Launch Conditions Sand and pebbles
Bathroom Facilities on Site Bathroom facilities on location
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 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 B (Comfortable Beginner) Pebble; more steep; sand bars
Landing Frequency Grade B (Comfortable Beginner) No more than 3 kms between landings
Total Distance Per Day Grade A (Beginner) Up to 10 kms
Overall Trip Rating Grade A (Beginner)
After Paddle Leisure Time
Go to Restaurant After Paddle No
Restaurant and Restaurant Address
Trip Costs Pay outfitter directly as follow:
SHUTTLE ONLY: $20 per person. Call Joel Dawson (outfitter owner) at 519-373-2222 and reserve/pay with him.

 IF RENTING EQUIPMENT: $45 per person via online reservation. See above for equipment rental instructions and details.

ONCE YOU REGISTER FOR THE EVENT, MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS ABOVE NO LATER THAN FRIDAY MORNING.
Trip Cancellation Policy Payment in full. No refund unless spot is filled.
Trip Details A self-directed (no guide) group leisure and scenic paddle down the Beaver River to capture the beautiful fall colours. Plan is to meet at the Free Spirit Outfitter location (access point #3) where we can leave our vehicles and they will shuttle us up to access point #2. From access point #2 we will take a leisured paced paddle down the Beaver River, stopping half way for a snack or lunch. Then continue down to end back at access point #3, where our cars are parked. Total paddle distance is approximately 8-10 km or 2 hours. Please allocate flexible time for this trip so not to rush the group and in case the group decides to take a slower pace and explore further as we go down the river.

 SHUTTLE DEPARTS: 10 am sharp - please plan to be at the start location at least 20 minutes before to load equipment.

WHAT TO BRING
- Bring extra clothes and avoid cotton
- Bring lunch or snacks
- Bring Water and sun protection
- Dress for the weather, as air temperatures may feel chilly.

Bathrooms available only at the start, after that no washrooms will be available during the actual paddle time.

NOTE - Payment for shuttle and/or equipment will be your responsibility, directly with the outfitter as noted above. Their cancellation policy will apply in case you change your mind.


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