Event Description -
Intermediate Paddle due to Length + River Conditions
This is a paddle that is suitable for both Canoes and Kayaks.
There are a few rapids/swifts with possible low water/rocks in sections.
There are no formal launches so we will have to climb a bit of a steep embankment at both Springbank Park and the take-out in Delaware.
We will stop for lunch on the river at a suitable location.
Carpooling - Meet at 8:45 AM
Pre-arranged
Hwy 402 and Mandaumin Rd Parking Lot
N0N 1E0
We will do our best to take as few cars as possible.
Meeting/Launch Location - Meet at approx 10:00 AM (Launch approx 10:30)
Spring Bank Park - Rivers Edge Drive Parking Lot.
(Use W. Springbank Gate entrance)
Note: Shuttling cars to end location in Delaware will take approx. 30 minutes.
Boats will be unloaded at Springbank park and cars will be moved to the end.
We will need 2-3 cars to shuttle back people to the start.
Level
All levels
Suitable for
Canoe & Kayak
Distance / Duration (Pace)
20 KM (4-6 Hours/3-4 km hour)
Mandatory Transport Canada safety equipment.
- PFD or life jacket
- Buoyant heaving line (15 meters in length)
- Paddle
- Bailer or hand pump
- Sound signaling device (whistle)
- Watertight White Flashlight
Suggested Items to Bring
- Water & Snacks
- Suncreen & Bug Spray
- Spare clothes, towel and emergency warming blanket in a dry bag in your kayak.
- First Aid Kit
- ICE card
Other Important info
This event is a peer-coordinated recreational paddle where participants paddle their own kayaks or canoes (pleasure craft). Each paddler remains responsible for their own safety, decisions, and the operation of their personal pleasure craft.
Participants should stay together as a group, within sight of the person in front and the person behind
Please check with leader if you have any questions about gear, skills, boat or any other items before signing up for the paddle.