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Paddling Learning Navigation, Massasauga Provincial Park, Backcountry Camping

  • 06 Jul 2023
  • 10 Jul 2023
  • Massasauga Park Rd, The Archipelago
  • 7

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  • Registration opens 8 weeks before the event
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Paddling Title Learning Navigation, Massasauga Provincial Park Backcountry Camping
Type of Trip Wilderness Trip
Date(s) Thursday, July 6 to Monday, July 10
Registration Opens Wilderness camping - 8 weeks before the trip start date
Registration Opens on this date (at 12:00 am) May 11, 2023
Name of Volunteer Trip Leader(s) Bob Annis, Ed Brunato
Email of Volunteer Trip Leaders(s) bob.annis@rogers.com, seakayakcanada@gmail.com
Trip Address Massasauga Park Rd, The Archipelago, ON P0G 1G0
Google Map Location of Parking https://goo.gl/maps/8u9euohjpdRTwkjS8
Body of Water Georgian Bay
Is this a scouting trip? No
Paddling Vessels Permitted Recreational kayaks not permitted
Boat Launch Location https://goo.gl/maps/9SxVRH6bF78YXSWQ6
Arrival Time Before Launch 11:00 AM
Launch Time (On the Water Time, Sitting in Cockpit) 12:00 PM
Maximum number of paddlers including leader(s) 9 paddlers
Boat Rental Available No
Boat Rental Details -
Bathroom Facilities Only at launch; Thunderbox at the campsite
Trip Safety Requirements, What to Bring 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
Please note the club does not provide equipment. If rentals are noted above, it is at the expense of the club member. Please read the details.
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 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 B (Comfortable Beginner) Up to 2 kms
Landing Type Grade B (Comfortable Beginner) Pebble; more steep; sand bars
Landing Frequency Grade C (Intermediate) No more than 5 kms between landings
Total Distance Per Day Grade B (Comfortable Beginner) Up to 15 km
OVERALL TRIP RATING GRADE B (COMFORTABLE BEGINNER)
IMPORTANT TRIP RATING INFORMATION
(Please read the Trip Rating details.)		 HOC Paddling Trip Rating Tool
After Paddle Leisure Time
Go to Restaurant After Paddle To be determined
Restaurant and Restaurant Address
Trip Cost $94 per person
Trip Cancellation Policy Payment in full. No refund unless your spot is filled.

 To cancel your trip at any point, you must email the Club Manager: info@haltonoutdoorclub.ca Phone: 905 634 2012.
Additional Trip Details This is a 4 night wilderness trip to learn and practice navigation skills in the backcountry of Massasauga Provincial Park. Some backcountry experience is recommended.

Participant are required to purchase their own Massasauga P.P. map or chart. Details on the which map to buy and other suggested navigation aids for this trip will be emailed soon after registration. Having a map case is highly recommended. Our pre-trip meeting will cover these topics.

Parking is included in the price of the trip!

Participants are to provide their own kayak equipment, cooking equipment, food and shelter.

Please bring a small lunch just before we launch.


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