Paddling TRY A KAYAK CLUB EVENT

PADDLING EVENT

TRY A KAYAK CLUB EVENT

DATE

Saturday, June 14, 2025

REGISTRATION OPENS

2 weeks before the date Saturday, May 31, 2025

EVENT LEADER(S)

Paul Leppik, Bart Blom

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

paulleppik9@gmail.com  - 905 464 6968

bart3293@gmail.com       - 647 501 9101

REGISTRATION

Two Part Registration Required

(1)   HOC register event calendar. Leaders appreciate early registration 

(2)   Pay at the Kelso Main Gate or go to the Halton Conservation Area website to pay and reserve time slot

COST

No cost to participate, however, participants must pay their own park entrance fee

Adults $ 10.50 + $ 1.37 = $11.87 9:30am - 7:00pm

Seniors $ 8.25 + $ 1.07 = $ 9.32 9:30am - 7:00pm

Price is subject to change

Open to Members and Non-Members

LOCATION

Kelso Conservation Area - 

5234 Kelso Rd, Milton, ON L9E 0C6

PARKING LOCATION

START TIME

10:00am , arrive at 9:30am

FINISH TIME

2:00pm

# of Spots

No limit

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

We are again hosting a “try a kayak” club event that is run by fellow club members who are bringing their kayaks (sea or recreational kayak) for you to try out. 

It is a great opportunity to try before you buy or see how you like a different model. There will be a wide variety of kayaks, different manufacturers, models, and lengths.  Try out as many kayaks as you like.

Come anytime between 10:00am-2:00pm.

Please Note: 

If you are a non-HOC member you are welcome to participate in 2 club events. Thereafter, you are encouraged to join the club.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

A Safety perimeter will be set up on the water, comprised of members who are fully capable of performing assisted rescues.

Participants are expected to wear a PFD at all times while on the water AND are required to follow the instructions of the members on the water at all times (NO EXCEPTIONS)

CANCELLATION

•  If your plans change, please self-cancel as soon as possible.

•  HOC Website > Attend Events > How to Self Cancel

•  The club may cancel due to bad weather that may impact the safety of participants or due to low attendance.

WHAT TO BRING

•  Clothing suitable for immersion (no cotton), towel, water shoes, a change of clothing

•  You are encouraged to bring your own PFD, paddle, safety gear, plus whistle, pump, float, tow rope if you can

•  Water, snacks, lunch, sunscreen