| Paddling Title |
Paddling "May the 4th be with you" Season Opener |
| Type of Trip |
Day Trip |
| Date |
May the 4th |
| 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 |
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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 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 A (Beginner) Up to 10 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 |
Dress for cold water immersion, dry suit,wet suit, cold water appropriate wear.
Circumnavigation of Guelph Lake ~10km Conservation Area ,
Recreational kayaks are welcome with Trip Leader approval.
Bring lunch, water, snacks.
Bring a towel and change of clothes. No shorts /tshirts.
If is doubt what to wear reach out to trip leader. |
| Body of Water |
Guelph Lake |
| Registration Opens |
Day Trip - 2 weeks before the date |
| Registration Opens on this date (at 12:00 am) |
April 20, 2024 |
| Name of Volunteer Trip Leader(s) |
Paul Leppik, Lise Sorenson, Ralph Gardave, Heather McClintock, Dan Sideworth , Malcolm MacCauley, Ed Brunato |
| Email of Volunteer Trip Leaders(s) |
hocpaddling@gmail.com |
| Contingency Phone, Name |
Paul Leppik 905-464-6968 |
| Trip Address |
7743 Conservation Rd, Guelph |
| Google Map Location of Parking |
Island Bay - Public Boat Launch . Second entrance from park entrance , stay to left , pass restrooms, down hill toward Island Bay launch- on left . Park near boat launch.
https://goo.gl/maps/Jhq5u4PPb5LBLTN4A |
| Paddling Vessels Permitted |
Recreational kayaks permitted |
| Boat Launch Location |
Island Bay - Public Boat Launch
https://goo.gl/maps/vr8BrHCq8GHkhtzW8 |
| 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) |
11:00 AM |
| Maximum number of paddlers including leader(s) |
42 |
| Boat Rental Available |
No |
| Bathroom Facilities |
Bathroom facilities on location |
| After Paddle Leisure Time |
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| Go to Restaurant After Paddle |
Yes |
| Restaurant and Restaurant Address |
TBD |
| 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 |
Park Entrance Fee Required |
| Trip Cancellation Policy |
For day trips with no cost, please self cancel. Go to the club website. From the menu, select: ATTEND EVENTS > HOW TO SELF CANCEL |
| Attention Non Members |
If you are thinking about becoming a member, The Halton Outdoor Club invites you to take part in up to two (2) club activities as a Non-Member. After that, please join our club so we can welcome you as a member. Registration is required for all events, and you will have to agree to the waiver of participation when registering. |
