| Paddling Title |
Franklin Island |
| Type of Trip |
Wilderness Trip |
| Date(s) |
Friday, September 8 to Monday, September 11 |
| Registration Opens |
Wilderness camping - 8 weeks before the trip start date |
| Registration Opens on this date (at 12:00 am) |
July 14 |
| Name of Volunteer Trip Leader(s) |
Paul Leppik and Bob Annis |
| Email of Volunteer Trip Leaders(s) |
paulleppik9@gmail.com; bob.annis@rogers.com |
| Trip Address |
138 Snug Harbour Road, Carling ON, P0G1G0 |
| Google Map Location of Parking |
https://goo.gl/maps/6PkrLAWYoHpW2UEm9 |
| Body of Water |
Georgian Bay |
| Is this a scouting trip? |
No |
| Paddling Vessels Permitted |
Recreational kayaks not permitted |
| Boat Launch Location |
Same as trip address |
| Arrival Time Before Launch |
9:00 AM |
| Launch Time (On the Water Time, Sitting in Cockpit) |
10:00 AM |
| Maximum number of paddlers including leader(s) |
8 |
| Boat Rental Available |
No |
| Boat Rental Details |
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| Bathroom Facilities |
Portapotty |
| 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 |
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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) |
IMPORTANT TRIP RATING INFORMATION
(Please read the Trip Rating details.) |
HOC Paddling Trip Rating Tool |
| After Paddle Leisure Time |
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| Go to Restaurant After Paddle |
To be determined |
| Restaurant and Restaurant Address |
Gilly's Snug Harbour |
| Trip Cost |
$15 plus parking at Gilly's at paddler's own expense |
| Trip Cancellation Policy |
No refund unless your spot is filled from the waitlist, in which case a $5.00 processing fee will be charged. To cancel your trip at any point; you must email the Club Manager: info@haltonoutdoorclub.ca or phone: 905 634 2012
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| Additional Trip Details |
Each paddler is responsible for their parking costs at Gilly's Marina paid in cash. Self reliant trip. Must bring kayak, safety gear, camping gear, cookware, food and drinks. Meals not included. |
