CANCELLED Paddling Circumnavigate Franklin Island and Killbear Provincial Park

Name of Trip Volunteer(s)

Ed Brunato and Liz Brunato

Email of Trip Volunteer(s)

edward.brunato@gmail.com

Trip Address

35 Eddie Ramsay Parkway, Nobel, ON P0G 1G0

Google Map Plus Code

CMGG+86 Brooks Landing, Ontario

Body of Water

Georgian Bay

Boat Launch Location

Killbear PP and Dillon Marina

Arrival Time

10:30 AM

On the water time, ready to paddle

12:00 noon

Maximum number of paddlers including leader

4

Boat Rental Available

No

Launch Conditions

Sand and pebbles

Bathroom Facilities at Launch Site

Bathroom facilities on location

Paddling Conditions

Night, Fog or Heavy Rain

No

Wind

Grade B - Light to Moderate Up to 12 knots (22 kms/hour) – wind noticeably affects movement of paddle

Waves, Breaking Waves, & Swell

Grade B - Waves up to 2 feet; no breaking waves (Waves up to armpit; light to moderate chop; scattered whitecaps)

Landing Type

Grade B - Frequent landing opportunities including docks or moderate sloping banks; brush or overhanging trees

Open Crossings

Grade B - Less than 1.6 kms (Less than 1 mile)

Daily Distance

Grade C - 18 to 24 kms (11 to 15 miles)

Current

Grade B - Mild currents Up to 2 knots (4 km/hour) current increases / decreases group speed by half

Trip Grade Assessment

B

Trip Costs

$25 non refundable club processing fee. Register and pay in full via credit card. Camping has been paid for. Parking fees are extra. 

Trip Details

The intention of this trip is to circumnavigate Franklin Island, depending on the weather. Camping at Killbear PP is to allow for an early start to the paddle Saturday morning. A short paddle at Killbear is an option for Friday