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HOC Newsletter - Spring Edition


Paddling LaSalle - Grindstone Day Paddle

  • 01 Oct 2023
  • 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
  • 841 LaSalle Park Road, Burlington
  • 1

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  • Registration opens two weeks before the paddle.
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Paddling Title LaSalle - Grindstone Day Paddle
Type of Trip Day Trip
Date(s) October 1
Registration Opens Day trip - 2 weeks before trip date
Registration Opens on this date (at 12:00 am) Sept 23
Name of Volunteer Trip Leader(s) Denise Davy & Gabriela Sebestyen
Email of Volunteer Trip Leaders(s) ddavy@cogeco.ca 905-577-3662 solis.sebestyen@gmail.com
Trip Address 841 LaSalle Park Road, Burlington
Google Map Location of Parking https://maps.app.goo.gl/QZLPt5Cr85jHrcYm9
Body of Water Start Hamilton Bay (handrail) and turn into Grindstone creek
Paddling Vessels Permitted Recreational kayaks permitted
Boat Launch Location https://maps.app.goo.gl/rMJ8gKV9apTaxQ3J9
Arrival Time Before Launch 9:30 AM
Launch Time (On the Water Time, Sitting in Cockpit) 10:00
Maximum number of paddlers including leader(s) 8
Boat Rental Available No
Boat Rental Details
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
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 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 A (Beginner) No more than 1 km 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
Go to Restaurant After Paddle No
Trip Cost
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 You will arrive at the Marina Parking area, keep to the right and look for the small boat launch area (not the main boat launch). Parking is free.
We will hand rail the bay for the first part of the trip and then turn into Grindstone creek - note, we will go in as far as possible into the creek, depending on water levels we may have to turn around.
Bring a packed lunch or snacks and lots of water; we will exit on our way at Carroll's point for a break.
Trip will be wind dependent, cross fingers for little or no wind.


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