| Paddling Title |
Spring Tune Up Lessons with Barry Butcher & Dorothy Rideough |
| Type of Trip |
Lesson |
| Date |
June 19 & June 26 (inclusive) 6pm-8pm (arrival 5:30) |
| 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 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 A (Beginner) No more than 1 km 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 |
Participants should be aware that you are registering for both evenings, June 19th, and June 26th. This is a comprehensive offering focusing on wet exits, self and assisted rescues the first session, plus towing and stroke development for the second session. (If you have a tow belt, please bring it to the second session)Dress for cool to mild weather.
Kayaks to have fore and aft Sealed Bulkheads. Both evenings will run rain or shine (except when lightning is forecast or present)
Bring Water & Snacks. Bring towel and change of clothes. If in doubt what to wear, contact trip leader.
Participants are responsible for Park Entrance fees on both evenings, which can be pre-booked through parkvisit.ca |
| Body of Water |
Kelso Lake |
| Registration Opens |
Lessons - 4 weeks prior |
| Registration Opens on this date (at 12:00 am) |
May 22, 2024 |
| Name of Volunteer Trip Leader(s) |
Dorothy Rideough |
| Email of Volunteer Trip Leaders(s) |
rideoughd@gmail.com |
| Contingency Phone, Name |
Dorothy Rideough (905) 466-6809 |
| Trip Address |
5234 Kelso Road, Milton ON |
| Google Map Location of Parking |
https://maps.app.goo.gl/zyDRCE1yhUdPMTTc7 |
| Is this a scouting trip? |
No |
| Paddling Vessels Permitted |
Recreational kayaks not permitted |
| Boat Launch Location |
https://maps.app.goo.gl/mG6q975hi8fs6wBU7 |
| Arrival time - To get boats, equipment ready for launch |
5:30 PM |
TIME - SHORELINE SAFETY MEETING (PRE-LAUNCH)
(PDFs on; Kayaks, equipment on the shore, ready to go) |
6:00 PM |
| Maximum number of participants |
8 |
| Boat Rental Available |
No |
| Bathroom Facilities |
Bathroom facilities on location |
| 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 |
$55.00 |
| Cancellation Policy |
NOTE this event occurs on (2) consecutive Wednesday's; commitment is for both sessions. No refund will be provided if the registrant only participates in one of the two events. If you are cancelling prior to June 19 no refund will be provided unless your spot is filled from the waitlist, and a $5.00 cancellation fee will apply. To cancel your registration at any point; you must email the Club Manager: info@haltonoutdoorclub.ca or phone 905- 634-2012 |
