Holiday Break - 5 nights
Wilderness camping in the North Channel - Guided
Trip Leader: Donna Barber donna.barber@sympatico.ca
Guided by Rick Wise, Horizons Adventures, a fabulous six-days, five-nights wilderness kayak expedition in the North Channel of Lake Huron. We should be able to see an abundance of wild life, various geological formations and great beaches!
Price: $275
Price Includes: Club Registration Fee and Trip guide fee
Price does not include: parking, travel expenses, meals, beverages
Trip Information Sheet
Skill Level: B-2
Registration opens April 1 2019
Pace and Endurance for Kayaking:
A: Not Strenuous - Daily paddling typically less than 3 hours, with distances of 5 kilometers or less.
B: Moderately Strenuous - Daily paddling typically between 3 and 5 hours, with distances of 5 to 20 kilometers.
C: Strenuous - Daily paddling typically more than 5 hours, with distances of 20 kilometers or more.
Skill Requirements for Kayaking
0 Beginner – No experience required
1 Novice - Requires basic paddling skills, practiced wet exits. Expect protected waters, easy landings and shelter for resting.
2 Intermediate - Requires basic paddling skills including ability to brace, self-rescue, and participate in assisted rescue. Be comfortable in 1 meter waves. Mostly protected waters, some difficult landings, and some sheltered spots for resting.
3 Experienced - Requires advanced paddling, seamanship and rescue skills. Ability to handle waves greater than 1 meter. Expect exposed waters, open crossings, moderate to strong windsurf, fog and potentially difficult landings. Sheltered resting and landing spots could be few.
