| Paddling Title |
Exploring the Nottawasaga River |
| Type of Trip |
Day Trip |
| Date |
June 21 |
| 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 B (Comfortable Beginner) Pebble; more steep; sand bars |
| Landing Frequency |
Grade C (Intermediate) No more than 5 kms between landings |
| Total Distance Per Day |
Grade B (Comfortable Beginner) Up to 15 km |
| 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 |
We will be exploring the downstream river section from Edenvale Conservation Area to the Wasaga Beach Sports Park, located in Simcoe county. Approximately 15km in distance, and depending on water current this trip may take up to 4 hours to complete. A beautiful river sorrounded by dense forests, silver maple swamps, open meadow and corresponding wildlife.
NOTE - depending on water levels, finding a suitable place to stop and stretch will be challenging. If found, landing spot will likely be muddy. Please keep that in mind in your decision to sign up.
Free Spirit tours will provide shuttling back to our vehicles at the end of the trip. This is an additional fee of $25 per person. Please bring cash to pay the shuttle directly.
Plastic type boats recommended over fiberglass, just in case we run into underwatter logs or rocks.
What to Bring:
- Lunch & snacks
- Lots of Water
- Compact camping chair so you don't have to sit on the ground
- Extra change of clothes
- Mosquito repellent or gear
- Sun Protection |
| Body of Water |
Nottawasaga River |
| Registration Opens |
Day Trip - 2 weeks before trip date |
| Registration Opens on this date (at 12:00 am) |
June 7 |
| Name of Volunteer Trip Leader(s) |
Gabriela Sebestyen & Mary Balfour |
| Email of Volunteer Trip Leaders(s) |
solis.sebestyen@gmail.com; marymbalfour@gmail.com |
| Contingency Phone, Name |
solis.sebestyen@gmail.com; marymbalfour@gmail.com |
| Trip Address |
Launch Point:
Edenvale Conservation Area
3920 ON-26, Minesing, ON L9X 0A9 |
| Google Map Location of Parking |
https://maps.app.goo.gl/T76LHKkCXjS6WDkp9 |
| Paddling Vessels Permitted |
Recreational kayaks not permitted |
| Boat Launch Location |
https://maps.app.goo.gl/T76LHKkCXjS6WDkp9 |
| Arrival time - To get boats, equipment ready for launch |
Arrive by 9:15 am. |
TIME - SHORELINE SAFETY MEETING (PRE-LAUNCH)
(PDFs on; Kayaks, equipment on the shore, ready to go) |
Ready to leave by 10am |
| Maximum number of paddlers including leader(s) |
10 |
| Boat Rental Available |
Yes |
| Boat Rental Details |
Contact Free Spirit Tours directly to arrange and pay:
info@freespirittours.ca |
| Bathroom Facilities |
Portapotty |
| 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 practise 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 |
No cost to participate, however, there is a $25 cash fee per person to be shuttled back to the start point. Please read trip details. |
| Incidental Costs |
Additional expenses may arise on this trip and the participant assumes the financial responsibility. These are costs which have not been factored in the trip budget and will typically, but not exclusively, entail unforeseen expenses, such as evacuation, ambulance, treatments, food lodging due to illness. |
| Trip Cancellation Policy - Day Trips, No Cost |
For day trips with no cost, please self cancel. Go to the club website. From the menu, select: ATTEND EVENTS > HOW TO SELF CANCEL |
