| Paddling Title |
Introduction to Backcountry Camping |
| Type of Trip |
Backcountry Trip |
| Date(s) |
Saturday, July 20 to Monday, July 22 |
| OVERALL RATING FOR THIS TRIP |
GRADE B (COMFORTABLE BEGINNER) |
SKILLS REQUIRED FOR THIS TRIP
Skills required to deal with the following anticipated conditions. |
Grade B (Comfortable Beginner) Comfortable forward stroke; Comfortable reverse stroke; Comfortable turning strokes; Able to perform assisted rescue as swimmer within 2 attempts and as a rescuer * |
| Anticipated Trip Conditions |
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| Wind |
Grade B (Comfortable Beginner) Light to Moderate; 11 to 20 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 |
| IMPORTANT HOC TRIP RATING INFORMATION AND CANCELLATION |
We can only anticipate what the trip conditions will be prior to the trip; and they are subject to change based on the weather information for that day; therefore, the overall trip rating and the required skills needed to safely attend the trip, may be upgraded on the day of the trip. This eventuality includes the possible cancellation for some or all its participants; or the postponement of a trip for the following day. By signing up for a club trip, the participant assumes the risk that such a cancellation may occur, even as late as on the shoreline.
HOC Paddling Trip Rating Tool(2024-02-29) |
| Important Trip Details |
This trip is designed for the person who has some paddling experience and who would like to try backcountry camping for the first time.
All partiicipants must have completed at least one full day trip prior to this weekend and be prepared to paddle 3-4 hours per day (with breaks). Since this is a Class B trip, you must meet the trip requirements which includes wet exit practice and practice with an assisted rescue as a swimmer.
We will have a meeting ahead of time to ensure that everyone is prepared for camping in the backcountry including having the necesssary equipment, packing your kayak and preparing food. Understanding that beginner campers may not have all the equipment, we will share some of the equipment.
Parking is not included and paid by each participant upon arrival. Please note that there is no water available at the park office. |
| Body of Water |
Georgian Bay |
| Registration Opens |
Backcountry Camping - 8 Weeks before the trip start date |
| Registration Opens on this date (at 12:00 am) |
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| Name of Volunteer Trip Leader(s) |
Ed Brunato and Ken Besser |
| Email of Volunteer Trip Leaders(s) |
seakayakcanada@gmail.com and kenbesser@gmail.com |
| Contingency Email, Name |
seakayakcanada@gmail.com and kenbesser@gmail.com |
| Trip Address |
Massasauga Park Rd, The Archipelago, ON P0G 1G0 |
| Google Map Location of Parking |
https://goo.gl/maps/9SxVRH6bF78YXSWQ6 |
| Paddling Vessels Permitted |
Recreational kayaks not permitted |
| Boat Launch Location |
https://goo.gl/maps/9SxVRH6bF78YXSWQ6 |
| Arrival time - To get boats, equipment ready for launch |
10:00 AM |
TIME - SHORELINE SAFETY MEETING (PRE-LAUNCH)
(PDFs on; Kayaks, equipment on the shore, ready to go) |
11:00 AM |
| Maximum number of paddlers including leader(s) |
8 |
| Boat Rental Available |
Participants must make own arrangement with a rental business like Swift Canoe and Kayak |
| Bathroom Facilities |
Bathroom facilities on location |
| After Paddle Leisure Time |
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| Go to Restaurant After Paddle |
Yes |
| Restaurant and Restaurant Address |
To be determined |
| Trip Safety Requirements, What to Bring |
Kayak with sealed fore and aft bulkhead compartments unless the paddle has been specified to permit recreational boats;
Inflatable boats are not permitted;
A properly fitting PFD or lifejacket must be worn at all times while in your kayak; Inflatable PFDs are not permitted:
One (1) buoyant heaving line at least 15 m (49’3”) long;
One (1) bailer OR One manual bilge pump;
One (1) pealess whistle;
If paddling before sunrise or after sunset or in periods of restricted visibility like fog, one (1) all-round light (A light showing an unbroken light over an arc of the horizon of 360 degrees);
For multi day trips, one (1) magnetic compass (handheld or deck);
For kayaks over 6m (19’8”): One (1) watertight flashlight with working batteries AND Six (6) flares of Type A (Rocket parachute flare), Type B (Multi Star flare) Type C (Hand flare) Type D (Smoke Signal), however, only two (2) can be Type D;
A minimum of one spare paddle per 2 participants;
A spray skirt is required unless you are in a recreational boat (a boat which lacks either a fore or aft sealed bulkhead) or on a Grade A trip;
Each participant must have completed their wet exit practise within the past 12 months
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. |
| Trip Cost Per Participant |
$20 per participant for camping. |
| Trip Cancellation Policy |
No refund unless your spot is filled from the waitlist. Should you qualify for a refund, a $5 cancellation fee will be applied. To cancel your trip at any point; you must email the Club Manager: info@haltonoutdoorclub.ca or phone: 905 634 2012. |
