| Paddling Title |
Philip Edward Wilderness Kayak Camping |
| Type of Trip |
Backcountry Trip |
| Date(s) |
July 11 to 16 |
| OVERALL RATING FOR THIS TRIP |
GRADE C (INTERMEDIATE) |
SKILLS REQUIRED FOR THIS TRIP
Skills required to deal with the following anticipated conditions. |
Grade C (Intermediate) Confident forward stroke; Confident reverse stroke; Confident turning strokes; Comfortable with performing an assisted rescue as a swimmer within 2 attempts and as a rescuer *; Comfortable self rescue *; Able to tow another paddler* |
| Anticipated Trip Conditions |
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| Wind |
Grade C (Intermediate) Moderate 21-30 kms/hour |
| Waves, Breaking Waves, Swell |
Grade C (Intermediate) Waves to 3 feet; Breaking waves to 2' (Waves to paddle tops; some whitecaps; waves becoming longer) |
| Current |
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| Open Crossings |
Grade C (Intermediate) Up to 3 kms |
| Landing Type |
Grade C (Intermediate) Steeper slope; narrower landing zone; rocky; slippery; OR Docks |
| Landing Frequency |
Grade C (Intermediate) No more than 5 kms between landings |
| Total Distance Per Day |
Grade C (Intermediate) Up to 20 kms |
| 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 |
Parking is on own, must pre-register for parking on Ontario Parks site.
Weather dependent the plan is to head to Hincks Island, we will plan for breaks
along the way. If we can not make it on the first day we will overnight on another
island.
We will have a pre-trip meeting. |
| Body of Water |
Georgian Bay |
| Registration Opens |
Backcountry Camping - 8 Weeks before the trip start date |
| Registration Opens on this date (at 12:00 am) |
May 16, 2024 |
| Name of Volunteer Trip Leader(s) |
Judy Dragun; Debbie Leishman |
| Email of Volunteer Trip Leaders(s) |
cleojade001@yahoo.ca; dleishn606@rogers.com |
| Contingency Phone, Name |
905-466-1048 Judy; 416-302-0319 Debbie |
| Trip Address |
Chikanishing Creek, Killarney ON |
| Google Map Location of Parking |
https://goo.gl/maps/rA1RicuFY9xZqS3W7 |
| Paddling Vessels Permitted |
Recreational kayaks not permitted |
| Boat Launch Location |
Chikanishing Boat Launch |
| Arrival time - To get boats, equipment ready for launch |
10:30 AM |
TIME - SHORELINE SAFETY MEETING (PRE-LAUNCH)
(PDFs on; Kayaks, equipment on the shore, ready to go) |
11:30 AM |
| Maximum number of paddlers including leader(s) |
6 |
| Boat Rental Available |
Yes |
| Boat Rental Details |
Killarney Outfitters, (705) 287-2828 |
| Bathroom Facilities |
Portapotty at Boat launch only. Islands have no thunderboxes, bring own
trowel/bathroom ditty. |
| After Paddle Leisure Time |
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| Go to Restaurant After Paddle |
To be determined |
| Restaurant and Restaurant Address |
Herbert Fisheries; 21 Channel St, Killarney, ON P0M 2A0 |
| 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 |
Parking at Chikanishing launch site will be only cost for participant |
| Trip Cancellation Policy |
To cancel your trip at any point, you must email the Club Manager: info@haltonoutdoorclub.ca or phone: 905 634 2012. |
