Paddling Season Opener - Binbrook Conservation

  • 09 May 2026
  • 10:15 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Binbrook Conservation, 5050 Harrison Rd, Binbrook
  • 25

Registration

  • Registration opens 2 weeks before the event

Registration is closed
Paddling Title Season Opener - Binbrook Conservation
Type of Trip Day Trip
Date Saturday May 9th 
OVERALL RATING FOR THIS TRIP GRADE A (BEGINNER)
SKILLS REQUIRED FOR THIS TRIP
Skills required to deal with the following anticipated conditions.
Grade A (Beginner) Entry level skills; Forward stroke ability; Reverse stroke ability; Turning stroke ability; Wet exit
Anticipated Trip Conditions
Wind Grade B (Comfortable Beginner) Light to Moderate; 11 to 20 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 B (Comfortable Beginner) No more than 3 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 Park Entry fee at registrants expense.
Dress for cold water imersion.
Bring a dry set of clothes. 

Bring you own Plate, Drink, Cutlery & Chair

After the paddle, Lunch will be provided, to include, Buns, Meat, Cheese, Salads, Dessert

Rates Noted on Website at March 28th is $15 Per Car & Driver  / Senior Per Car $11.50, Passenger $5 / Senior passenger $4
Body of Water Lake Niapeco
Registration Opens Day trip - 2 weeks before trip date
Registration Opens on this date (at 12:00 am) April 25th
Name of Volunteer Trip Leader(s) Paul Leppik, Kate Rantanen, Ken Besser, Lise Sorensen, Eddie Brunato
Email of Volunteer Trip Leaders(s) Paul Leppik <paulleppik9@gmail.com>,
Kate Rantanen <katherine.groom@bell.net,
Lise Sorensen <lisesorensen369@gmail.com>,
Ken Besser <kenbesser@gmail.com>,
Edward Brunato <edward.brunato@gmail.com>
Contingency Phone, Name Lise Sorensen - 905-630-2358
Paul Leppik- 905-464-6968
Trip Address 5050 Harrison Rd, Binbrook, ON L0R 1C0
Google Pin of Parking https://maps.app.goo.gl/tPGAtfBtvJJZLqPD7
Is this a scouting trip? No
Paddling Vessels Permitted Recreational kayaks permitted
Google Pin of Boat Launch https://maps.app.goo.gl/RhC3AySGNM42uN3o7
Arrival time - To get boats, equipment ready for launch 10:15 AM
TIME - SHORELINE SAFETY MEETING (PRE-LAUNCH)
(PDFs on; Kayaks, equipment on the shore, ready to go)
10:45 AM
Maximum number of paddlers including leader(s) 30
Boat Rental Available No
Boat Rental Details
Bathroom Facilities Portapotty
After Paddle Leisure Time
Go to Restaurant After Paddle No
Restaurant and Restaurant Address
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 $10.00
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 - Trips Under $100

No refund unless your spot is filled from the waitlist.

Should you qualify for a refund, a $5 cancellation fee will be applied.

To cancel your trip at any point; you must email the Club Manager: manager@haltonoutdoorclub.ca or phone: 905 634 2012


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