| Paddling Title |
Black Creek - Fort Erie |
| Type of Trip |
Day Trip |
| Date(s) |
Saturday, August 19 |
| Registration Opens |
Day trip - 2 weeks before trip date |
| Registration Opens on this date (at 12:00 am) |
Aug 14, 2023 |
| Name of Volunteer Trip Leader(s) |
Denise Davy, Peggy Humber
Peggy's cell: 289-668-1118
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| Email of Volunteer Trip Leaders(s) |
ddavy@cogeco.ca; pjpkhumber@gmail.com |
| Trip Address |
There is no number for the boat launch, but it across the intersection of Netherby Road and Niagara River Parkway.
On google maps, search for the Netherby Road Boat Launch, off the Niagara River Pkwy (Fort Erie, ON L0S 1S0).
There is a small boat launch area, please unload boats on the grassy area (do not block boat ramp) then proceed to park on the lot area located 100m south. |
| Google Map Location of Parking |
https://goo.gl/maps/V7PTzzypfAAm51wG6 |
| Body of Water |
Black Creek |
| Is this a scouting trip? |
No |
| Paddling Vessels Permitted |
Recreational kayaks permitted |
| Boat Launch Location |
https://goo.gl/maps/B9WfVagXpVJVKWZq5 |
| Arrival Time Before Launch |
9:30 AM |
| Launch Time (On the Water Time, Sitting in Cockpit) |
10:00 AM |
| Maximum number of paddlers including leader(s) |
12 |
| Boat Rental Available |
No |
| Bathroom Facilities |
None |
| 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 A (Beginner) Light; 10 kms/hour |
| Waves, Breaking Waves, Swell |
Grade A (Beginner) Under 1 foot waves; No breaking waves (Waves up to the deck seam; water glassy to rippled; no whitecaps) |
| Current |
Grade A (Beginner) None or mild |
| Open Crossings |
Grade A (Beginner) No open crossings |
| Landing Type |
Grade A (Beginner) Easy; gently sloping sandy beach |
| Landing Frequency |
Grade C (Intermediate) No more than 5 kms between landings |
| Total Distance Per Day |
Grade B (Comfortable Beginner) Up to 15 km |
| OVERALL TRIP RATING |
GRADE A (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 |
No |
| Trip Cost |
The parking lot may charge a fee to park, please bring cash just in case. |
| 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 |
Day trip exploring Black Creek in Fort Erie
Narrow river with some boat traffic.
Note there are very limited spots to stop and get out once on the water, plan to be in the boat for most ot the trip.
Approximately 3 hour out and back total trip duration plus any snack/lunch breaks.
No bathroom facilities at launch - plan ahead or use the bush
Approx. 10-15 km total distance.
Pack your lunch for a short break.
The parking lot may charge a fee to park, please bring cash just in case. |
