| Paddling Title |
Grand River - Glen Morris to Paris - Day trip: Car Shuttle Required |
| Type of Trip |
Day Trip |
| Date(s) |
5/14/2023 |
| Registration Opens |
Day trip - 2 weeks before trip date |
| Registration Opens on this date (at 12:00 am) |
April 30th |
| Name of Volunteer Trip Leader(s) |
Sandy Nay and Lise Sorensen |
| Email of Volunteer Trip Leaders(s) |
sdbnay1@gmail.com, lisesorensen369@gmail.com |
| Trip Address |
Eric Thomlinson Access Ramp , Glen Morris |
| Google Map Location of Parking |
https://goo.gl/maps/MPtnKeTDZLe82qMT9
7MG3+JQ Glen Morris, Ontario |
| Body of Water |
Grand River |
| Paddling Vessels Permitted |
Recreational kayaks permitted |
| Boat Launch Location |
Side of river, potential for muddy bank |
| Arrival Time Before Launch |
11:00am to allow time for shuttle of cars to end parking lot in Paris |
| Launch Time (On the Water Time, Sitting in Cockpit) |
12:45 PM |
| Maximum number of paddlers including leader(s) |
12 |
| Boat Rental Available |
No |
| 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 A (Beginner) Entry level skills; Forward stroke ability; Reverse stroke ability; Turning stroke ability; Wet exit |
| 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 B (Comfortable Beginner) Mild currents; Up to 2-3 kms/hour |
| Open Crossings |
Grade A (Beginner) No open crossings |
| Landing Type |
Grade B (Comfortable Beginner) Pebble; more steep; sand bars |
| Landing Frequency |
Grade B (Comfortable Beginner) No more than 3 kms between landings |
| Total Distance Per Day |
Grade A (Beginner) Up to 10 kms |
| 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 |
Yes |
| Restaurant and Restaurant Address |
TBD |
| Trip Cost |
$0.00 |
| Trip Cancellation Policy |
For day trips with no cost, please self cancel.
Go to the club website.
From the menu, select: ATTEND EVENTS > HOW TO SELF CANCEL. |
| Additional Trip Details |
Recreational Kayak appropriate (poly/plastic), Canoe (those which can withstand impact from rocks),
Sea kayaks permitted, however, not recommend for fiberglass or kevlar kayaks as your boat may get damaged (use at own risk),
Begins at Glen Morris , finishes at Paris.
This will be a self /partner car shuttle trip.
Drop off gear and then drive cars to parking lot at Penman's Dam (Paris).
The spring flow of the river will determine the amount of time we go down the river.
Bring lunch, snacks, water, dress for cold water immersion.
Dry suit, wet suit , appropriate cold water clothes. Change of clothes .towel.
Depending on volume of water may experience low gravel points in the river during the trip.
10km distance
Be on water by 12:45pm, 10km paddle ( 4-5 hours) depending on current
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PLEASE NOTE: AT PENMAN' S DAM WE NEED TO CLIMB STAIRS TO PARKING LOT |
