| Paddling Title |
Cunnighams Island Backcountry |
| Type of Trip |
Backcountry Trip |
| Date(s) |
Friday July 18 to Mon July 21, 2025 |
| 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 |
Grade B (Comfortable Beginner) Mild currents; Up to 2-3 kms/hour |
| Open Crossings |
Grade B (Comfortable Beginner) Up to 2 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 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 |
A pre-trip planning meeting will be scheduled with registered participants on Zoom on June 23 or 24 prior to trip to go over any questions and details. There are thunderboxes on Cunninghams Island but no bathroom facilites while on Georgian Bay. Participants must be comfortable unsing the "bush if nature calls during paddles.
An additional parking cost not included in the trip fee is $10 per day plus a $5 launching fee. Cash Only. |
| 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 23, 2025 |
| Name of Volunteer Trip Leader(s) |
Katrina Blom; Dan Sidsworth; Bart Blom |
| Email of Volunteer Trip Leaders(s) |
kat.blom@gmail.com; dansidsworth@gmail.com; |
| Contingency Phone, Name |
kat.blom@gmail.com; dansidsworth@gmail.com; bart3293@gmail.com; |
| Trip Address |
1587 Riverside Drive, Britt, Bying Inlet Ont. (Rock Bottom Getaway) |
| Google Map Location of Parking |
https://maps.app.goo.gl/3JxiCoLCMKjgu4A76 |
| Paddling Vessels Permitted |
Recreational kayaks not permitted |
| Boat Launch Location |
https://maps.app.goo.gl/3JxiCoLCMKjgu4A76 |
| Arrival time - To get boats, equipment ready for launch |
10:00 A.M. |
TIME - SHORELINE SAFETY MEETING (PRE-LAUNCH)
(PDFs on; Kayaks, equipment on the shore, ready to go) |
11:00 A.M. |
| Maximum number of paddlers including leader(s) |
7 |
| Bathroom Facilities |
Portapotty |
| 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 |
No Cost. Please be courteous with regards to signing up and cancelling |
| 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 - Extended Trips,
No Payment to the Club |
To cancel your trip at any point; you must email the Club Manager: manager@haltonoutdoorclub.ca or phone: 905 332 4318 |
