Paddling TRY A KAYAK CLUB EVENT

PADDLING EVENT

TRY A KAYAK CLUB EVENT

DATE

Saturday, June 13, 2026

REGISTRATION OPENS

2 weeks before the date

Saturday, May 30, 2026 12:01am

EVENT LEADER(S)

Paul Leppik, Ed Brunato Hania Jakimowicz, Sandy Gardner, Virginia Martin, Ken Besser, Bob Annis, Denise Davy, Lise Sorensen, Stephanie Griffiths

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

paulleppik9@gmail.com  - 905 464 6968

LOCATION

Bloom Resorts 

COST

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

Adults $ 10.00 + $ 1.30 = $11.30

Seniors $ 5.00 + $ 0.65 = $ 5.65 

When you arrive at the Main Gate, mention that you are with the Halton Outdoor Club to receive these discounted rates

Open to Members and Non-Members

REGISTRATION

Two Part Registration Required

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

(2)   Pay at the Bloom Resorts Main Entrance mentioning you are with the Halton Outdoor Club

ADDRESS

792 Safari Rd, Millgrove, ON L8B 1S8

MAIN GATE

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