| Paddling Title |
Beaver River Recreational Paddle |
| Type of Trip |
Day Trip |
| Date |
September 28, 2024 |
| OVERALL RATING FOR THIS TRIP |
GRADE B (COMFORTABLE BEGINNER) |
SKILLS REQUIRED FOR THIS TRIP
Skills required to deal with the following anticipated conditions. |
Grade B (Comfortable Beginner) Comfortable forward stroke; Comfortable reverse stroke; Comfortable turning strokes; Able to perform assisted rescue as swimmer within 2 attempts and as a rescuer * |
| Anticipated Trip Conditions |
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| 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 B (Comfortable Beginner) Mild currents; Up to 2-3 kms/hour |
| Open Crossings |
Grade A (Beginner) No open crossings |
| Landing Type |
Grade C (Intermediate) Steeper slope; narrower landing zone; rocky; slippery; OR Docks |
| Landing Frequency |
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| Total Distance Per Day |
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| IMPORTANT HOC TRIP RATING INFORMATION AND CANCELLATION |
We can only anticipate what the trip conditions will be prior to the trip; and they are subject to change based on the weather information for that day; therefore, the overall trip rating and the required skills needed to safely attend the trip, may be upgraded on the day of the trip. This eventuality includes the possible cancellation for some or all its participants; or the postponement of a trip for the following day. By signing up for a club trip, the participant assumes the risk that such a cancellation may occur, even as late as on the shoreline.
HOC Paddling Trip Rating Tool(2024-02-29) |
| Important Trip Details |
Plastic, Thermoplastic kayaks only recommended, fibreglass sea kayaks are not recommended for this trip
Rentals are available with Free Spirit Tours (519)599-2268
Additional Cost would be for the shuttle $20.
We will be shuttled from Free Spirit Tours to Acces Point #1 on the Beaver River
this will be approximately a 5hr paddle with a lunch stop.
Bring snacks, lunch, water. |
| Body of Water |
Beaver River |
| Registration Opens |
Day Trip - 2 weeks before the date |
| Registration Opens on this date (at 12:00 am) |
September 14, 2024 |
| Name of Volunteer Trip Leader(s) |
Judy Dragun and Hania Jakimowicz |
| Email of Volunteer Trip Leaders(s) |
cleojade001@yahoo.ca; haniaward@gmail.com |
| Contingency Phone, Name |
905-466-1048, Judy
905-847-2646, Hania |
| Trip Address |
Free Spirit Tours, 236720 Grey County Road 13, Heathcote, ON |
| Google Map Location of Parking |
https://maps.app.goo.gl/2kGeArEMNfZ2YzUN9 |
| Google Map Location of Parking |
FGX4+3M Heathcote, The Blue Mountains, ON |
| Paddling Vessels Permitted |
Recreational kayaks not permitted |
| Boat Launch Location |
We will shuttle to Access Point #1 on the Beaver River |
| Arrival time - To get boats, equipment ready for launch |
9:20 AM |
TIME - SHORELINE SAFETY MEETING (PRE-LAUNCH)
(PDFs on; Kayaks, equipment on the shore, ready to go) |
10:30 AM |
| Maximum number of paddlers including leader(s) |
18 |
| Boat Rental Available |
Yes |
| Boat Rental Details |
Free Spirit Tours (519)599-2268 |
| Bathroom Facilities |
Portapotty at Free Spirit, no facilities along the paddle route |
| After Paddle Leisure Time |
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| Go to Restaurant After Paddle |
To be determined |
| Trip Safety Requirements, What to Bring |
Kayak with sealed fore and aft bulkhead compartments unless the paddle has been specified to permit recreational boats;
Inflatable boats are not permitted;
A properly fitting PFD or lifejacket must be worn at all times while in your kayak; Inflatable PFDs are not permitted:
One (1) buoyant heaving line at least 15 m (49’3”) long;
One (1) bailer OR One manual bilge pump;
One (1) pealess whistle;
If paddling before sunrise or after sunset or in periods of restricted visibility like fog, one (1) all-round light (A light showing an unbroken light over an arc of the horizon of 360 degrees);
For multi day trips, one (1) magnetic compass (handheld or deck);
For kayaks over 6m (19’8”): One (1) watertight flashlight with working batteries AND Six (6) flares of Type A (Rocket parachute flare), Type B (Multi Star flare) Type C (Hand flare) Type D (Smoke Signal), however, only two (2) can be Type D;
A minimum of one spare paddle per 2 participants;
A spray skirt is required unless you are in a recreational boat (a boat which lacks either a fore or aft sealed bulkhead) or on a Grade A trip;
Each participant must have completed their wet exit practice within the past 12 months
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. |
| Trip Cost Per Participant |
$20/person for Shuttle if you have your own kayak
to be paid at Free Spirit Tours on arrival. |
| 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 |
