About PaddlingExperience adventures on the water with like-minded paddlers. Paddlers of all levels are welcome. This is a sea kayak and recreational kayak friendly club, however, due to safety concerns, inflatable kayaks are not permitted. For more information regarding the recreational kayak program, please read The Halton Outdoor Rec Kayaking Program.pdf From the first- time paddler to the more experienced paddler, the Club offers opportunities to learn and to practise throughout the season. The Club begins the season with a focus on safety, offering a variety of introductory and refresher safety and rescue options for both sea kayak and recreational kayak paddlers. When offered, Paddle Canada Instructors provide the courses to help paddlers learn and improve at any skill level for both sea kayak and recreational kayak paddlers. Then we go have some fun on the water. We offer paddles for both sea kayaks and recreational kayaks throughout the season. We travel for our day trips to interior lakes and rivers such as the Grand River, Rockwood, Welland Canal, Lake Ontario, Lake Erie, Lake Huron and Georgian Bay. Weekend and extended trips take paddlers to such locations as Franklin Islands, Whales Back, Benjamin Islands, Lake Superior and North Channel to name a few. Some of our day and weekend trips utilize the resources of outfitters who provide rental kayaks and equipment so you don't always need to own a kayak to get involved. Any surplus funds which may be generated from the running of our paddling trips or events, will be used to support the running of other other paddling trips or events. We also have workshops where we learn from each other. Workshop topics may include water safety guidelines, paddle strokes, rescues, wilderness trip packing, navigation and much more. Don't paddle alone. Share your paddle in the safe and friendly group environment the Club provides. Paddling is Magic, Come join us
Lessons and Practice OpportunitiesThe Halton Outdoor Club welcomes all levels of paddling for both sea and recreational kayaking; we really like helping beginners. Our goal is to make it easy for a new paddler to get started. We offer practice opportunities in both the pool (April) and lake (June) with all the equipment included, depending on our arrangement with our chosen paddling company. In addition, we offer dryland and water opportunities (May-June) to share and to practise with other club members. Whatever your level of experience, we are happy to have you join us. Check the events calendar for more details and to register. Kinds of TripsDay TripsThroughout the paddling season, we offer day trips that are within 2 hours drive time of the Halton Region. Every outing has a volunteer trip leader and a detailed paddling plan. Check the events calendar for the schedule and to register.Car Camping TripsWe offer weekend car camping trips through-out Ontario during the season. We book a campsite on an inland lake, paddle for the weekend and enjoy each other’s company. Check the events calendar for the schedule and to register. Wilderness Camping Trips![]() Extended TripsHalton Outdoor Club will offer extended out of province and country throughout the year. This is guided by a certified Outfitter, normally 5-7 days either in the backcountry or coastal areas. Check the events calendar for more details and to register.
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Paddling and CampingDeveloping Kayak Skills, Paddle Canada Packing Lists for Canoe and Kayak CampingHOC Packing List for Kayak & Canoe Camping.pdf Recipes and Food Options for Paddling Excursions | Weather Related LinksNOAA -Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory Environment Canada Weather Radar Environment Canada Marine Forecast Publication by Environment Canada Wind, weather & waves : a guide to marine weather in the Great Lakes region (Includes free PDF book) |
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The HOC Trip Rating SystemHow we grade our trips for expected conditions and skills required:We endeavor to have everyone remain safe on our paddling excursions and to have participants make informed decisions regarding the suitability of such trips. Therefore, we have adopted a trip rating system based on the typical conditions that one may face on any trip and the skills needed to meet such conditions. It is the discretion of the volunteer trip leader to increase a trip grade depending on changing conditions on the day of the paddle. Special thanks goes to Jeff Arbing (O.S.K.C.) whose input and paddling experience was instrumental in its creation. HOC-Paddling-Trip-Rating-Tool-VERSION1.1(PDF) Grade A - Beginner |
HOC Paddling Launch and Parking Locations MapDISCLAIMER: We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the locations of the HOC Paddling Launch and Parking Locations Map Official Scheduled TripsUpcoming Paddling Events - List FormUpcoming Paddling Events - Active paddling events can also be found on the club calendar or in list here below. By clicking on an event you will find all trip information and the opportunity to register for our paddling events! You may wish to bookmark this page. |
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