| Paddling Title |
Beaver River Recreational Paddle |
| Type of Trip |
Day Trip |
| Date |
Saturday, September 26, 2026 |
| 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 |
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 |
There is no cost to sign up for the trip, however,
there is an additional cost of $25 to pay for a shuttle.
Please bring cash.
We will be shuttled from Free Spirit Tours to Acces Point #1 on the Beaver River
Rentals are available with Free Spirit Tours (519) 599-2268
Only Plastic,Thermoplastic kayaks recommended.
Fibreglass sea kayaks are not recommended for this trip.
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 12, 2026
(Log into your device on September 11th and at midnight you can sign up for the trip.) |
| Name of Volunteer Trip Leader(s) |
Hania Jakimowicz and Judy Dragun |
| Email of Volunteer Trip Leaders(s) |
haniaward@gmail.com
cleojade001@yahoo.ca |
| Contingency Phone, Name |
Hania - 905-847-2646
Judy D. - 905-466-1048 |
| Trip Address |
Free Spirit Tours, 236720 Grey County Road 13, Heathcote, ON N0H 1J0 |
| Google Pin of Parking |
https://maps.app.goo.gl/mMfgx2LrcXgXbSJs8 |
| Paddling Vessels Permitted |
Recreational kayaks not permitted |
| Google Pin of Boat Launch |
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) |
8 |
| 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 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 |
There is no cost to sign up for the trip, however,
there is an additional cost of $25 to pay for a shuttle.
Please bring cash.
The participant pays for a kayak rental, should you decide to rent one from Free Spirit Tours. Please reach out to them and have your payment ready upon arrival. |
| 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 |
