| Paddling Title |
Try A Kayak Day |
| Type of Trip |
Day Trip |
| Date |
June 8, 2024 |
| 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 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 |
We are hosting a 'Try A Kayak Day' hosted by Club Members who will be bringing their Sea and Recreational Kayaks for you to try out. It's a great opportunity for you to try a kayak before you buy.
There will be a wide variety of models, lengths from different manufacturers for you to paddle...Try out as many as you like!
In addition, there will be some retailers that will provide kayaks and paddles for you to try.
All the necessary safety equiment will be provided for participants.
If you are considering taking up this amazing sport, we encourage all who are not HOC Members to sign up and become members.
This will give you access to all Club sports/events which include Kayaking, Hiking, Cycling, Cross Country Skiing and Snowshoeing. You will be required to sign a waiver upon registration.
Each Registrant is responsible for reserving their own admission to Kelso Main Gate which can be done online at parkvisit.ca |
| Body of Water |
Kelso Lake |
| Registration Opens |
2 weeks in advance |
| Registration Opens on this date (at 12:00 am) |
May 25, 2024 |
| Name of Volunteer Trip Leader(s) |
Bart Blom, Paul Leppik |
| Email of Volunteer Trip Leaders(s) |
bart3293@gmail.com
paulleppik9@gmail.com |
| Contingency Phone, Name |
Bart Blom (647) 501-9101
Paul Leppik (905) 464-6968 |
| Trip Address |
5234 Kelso Road, Milton ON L9E 0C6 |
| Google Map Location of Parking |
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Aax5Wj6WrtSF5bD46 |
| Boat Launch Location |
https://maps.app.goo.gl/giLhohEsrG3JnKK58 |
| Arrival time - To get boats, equipment ready for launch |
9:45 AM |
| Maximum number of paddlers including leader(s) |
unlimited |
| Boats Available |
Yes |
| Bathroom Facilities |
Bathroom facilities on location |
| Trip Safety Requirements, What to Bring |
A Safety perimiter will be set up on the water, comprised of members who are fully capable of performing assisted rescues.
All participants are expected to be wearing 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)
What to bring - water, snacks, clothing suitable for immersion (no cotton), towel, water shoes, a change of clothing |
| Trip Cost Per Participant |
Self Registration for Kelso Main Gate available at parkvisit.ca
Adults $ 10.50 + $ 1.37 = $11.87 9:30am - 7:00pm
Seniors $ 8.25 + $ 1.07 = $ 9.32 9:30am - 7:00pm |
| 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 |
