| Paddling Trip Details |
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| Paddling Title |
Rideau Canal Trip (1st Half) |
| Type of Trip |
Car Camping Trip |
| Date(s) |
Sunday August 20 to Saturday August 26 |
| Registration Opens on this date (at 12:00 am) |
March 31 |
| Name of Volunteer Trip Leader(s) |
Sandy Nay, Ed Brunato, Paul Leppik |
| Email of Volunteer Trip Leaders(s) |
snay1@bell.net, seakayakcanada@gmail.com, paulleppik9@gmail.com |
| Trip Address |
Kingston Mills Rd, Kingston, ON K7L 4V3 |
| Google Map Location of Parking |
https://goo.gl/maps/CLqXpZjegGf9ytGM6 |
| Body of Water |
The various lakes, rivers of the Rideau Canal |
| Is this a scouting trip? |
No |
| Paddling Vessels Permitted |
Recreational kayaks not permitted |
| Boat Launch Location |
Kingston Mills Lockstation |
Arrival Time Before Launch
Day Paddle - suggest 45 minutes before launch
Car Camping/Wilderness - suggest 1 hour before launch |
8:00 AM |
| Launch Time (On the Water Time, Sitting in Cockpit) |
9:00 AM |
| Maximum number of paddlers including leader(s) |
3 Leaders + 9 Paddlers = 12 |
| Boat Rental Available |
No |
| Bathroom Facilities |
Bathroom facilities on location |
| 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 |
*PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND ENSURE YOU HAVE THE SKILLS TO ENDURE THIS TRIP* |
Skills
(* in those conditions) |
Grade C (Intermediate) Confident forward stroke; Confident reverse stroke; Confident turning strokes; Comfortable with performing an assisted rescue as a swimmer and rescuer *; Comfortable self rescue *; Able to tow another paddler * |
| 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 B (Comfortable Beginner) Mild currents; Up to 2-3 kms/hour |
| 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 D (Comfortable Intermediate) More than 5 kms between landings |
| Total Distance Per Day |
Grade C (Intermediate) Up to 20 kms |
| OVERALL TRIP RATING |
GRADE B TRIP WITH GRADE C CONDITIONS
(COMFORTABLE BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE) |
IMPORTANT TRIP RATING INFORMATION
(Please read the Trip Rating details.) |
HOC Paddling Trip Rating Tool |
| Trip Cost |
Must purchase own lock pass permit (½ off if purchased before March 31st)
Canada Park Lock Pass is on sale $4.75/ft until March 31st, 2023. (Not included.)
Camping fee not included. It is pay as you go. $5 per night per person, per night |
| Trip Cancellation Policy |
To cancel your trip at any point, you must email the Club Manager: info@haltonoutdoorclub.ca Phone: 905 634 2012. No refunds. |
| Additional Trip Details |
6 days, 6 nights: with option 7th day paddle
MUST BE WILLING TO CAR SHUTTLE
Drive to the end destination (Beverages lockstation) with someone else in 2 cars, leave one car there and return to beginning point (Kingston Mills lockstation)
TO GO ON THE TRIP
Attending this trip is at the discretion of the trip leaders who must determine a paddler's ability to face the conditions that one will encounter on the Rideau Canal;
It is not recommended for new paddlers;
Paddlers must attend the information session or reach out to the trip leaders;
Sign up
Order lock pass
Reach out to the trip leaders and show that you have ordered a lock pass. (Take a selfie with lock pass and email to trip leaders)
Start Location: Kingston Mills LockStation
Finish Location: Beveridges Lock (Tays Canal)
Start Date: Sunday, August 20 - car shuttle to Beveridge's LockStation and drive to beginning point, Kingston Mills LockStation. You may camp there or find a nearby motel.
On water August 21, 2023
Finish Date: Off water Friday, August 25, 2023
On water time: 8am-9am
Off water time: 4pm-5pm-ish
Total Distance: approximately 106 kms
Must provide own: kayak and paddling gear, tent and camping gear
Must bring own food; easy to make meals recommended as you are paddling all day and setting up camp
OTHER NOTES
Private Property along the canal with no access for bathroom breaks along the way. Anticipate distance to next lock station
Lots of cell service
Rain or shine each day- plan accordingly
Lots of boat traffic. You will encounter waves from the wake of a boat as high as 1 or 2 feet
Launch docks vary in high from 6” to 18” or so
RAIN OR SHINE - worse case scenario is to pack up in the rain and set up in the rain
Locks can and will be filled with boats. Mostly everyone is friendly. We will be with boats of varying size. |
