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Canoe Algonquin: Rain Lake to Moccasin (8/19/2011)

PRE-REGISTRATION & ADVANCE PAYMENT REQUIRED: Once you've reviewed the event details, and decided you'd like to join us, you MUST sign up at the bottom of this page.After you sign up at the bottom, you will be presented with information about how to pay. Late payments are NOT accepted for this event, in any circumstance.

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Overnight

Event Location:

Algonquin Park: Rain Lake Access Point

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, Aug 19 2011, Sat, Aug 20 2011, Sun, Aug 21 2011 4:00 PM (Carpool Departure: 1:00 PM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Aug 13 2011 8:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

2 overnights, Friday to Sunday evening

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Linda D
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Member Cost:

$84.46/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

8 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

I've had a great canoeing season so far. I'd like to do a TOC event to one of my first Algonquin routes where I've seen moose in the past. Our final lake is a small quiet lake with only 2 sites.

This is not a beginner trip but it is not a grind either. This is for intermediate paddlers who will pack light. There are 4 portages on each of Saturday and Sunday. Sunday will be a long day. We will likely not be home much before 11:00 pm, maybe later if traffic is bad.

Friday: Drive to Kearney, get canoes & permits, canoe into Rain Lake
Saturday: Canoe through Rain, portage to Sawyer (310m), canoe to other end of lake, portage to Jubilee (550m), portage to Juan (450), portage to Moccasin (185)
Sunday: Do the whole thing in reverse and drive home.

A pre-trip meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 16 at 7:00 pm at Chalkers Pub.

I do not have a car. This trip will not take place unless drivers sign up or we agree to rent cars.

Please do not sign up if you are not able to take Friday afternoon off work. I also want you to be sure that you can attend before you sign up because cancelling from the trip may mean I need to bump somebody else off the trip if it is too late to get at 3-person canoe. If you cancel after Wednesday morning, you will lose $82 which is the full price of a canoe. However, if you are bumped from the trip because we end up with an uneven number of canoes, you will get a refund.

Required Items to Bring:
Sleeping bag, change of clothes, sun protection, water bottle, and at least $200 for shared trip costs.
Required communal gear will be discussed at trip planning meeting.

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Basically, the 400 to 11, exit 244 to Kearney.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

540Km

Carpool Departure Time:

1:00 PM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $139.32 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Monday, April 29, 2024). This is based on $0.08/Km for maintenance, plus current gas price divide by 9. Your event coordinator will confirm exactly how much money is required from each person.

Notes:

No pets and no smoking on trip.
Vegetarian food options will be required.
As per TOC policy, we must wear PFDs while in the canoes.
You must pack lightly enough to carry your gear and a canoe OR be able to carry your gear and that of your paddling partner. There is not enough time to cross the portages multiple times.

In the notes, please state whether you have your own canoe. If you have not canoed with me in the past, please provide a summary of your recent canoeing and portaging experience in the notes.

- Registration is NOT COMPLETE until you've signed up and paid by the registration cut off date. The money must be in the TOC's possession by that date. No exceptions.
- When a minimum group size appears, this is to let you know that the event will be cancelled with full refunds to those who have already paid, if the minimum number of registered participants is not met. For any events where TOC needs a minimum number of participants, there will be absolutely no refund of money if you cancel.
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Cost & Payment:

Member Cost:

$84.46/Person

Cost Includes:

Bring $200 to the event for food, car pool, park fees.

Pay the TOC treasurer $84.46 ($82 for canoe, $2.46 for the 3% TOC admin fee)in advance to secure your registration on the trip. This amount will cover the cost of a canoe rental if you cancel after the canoe reservation cut-off date. If you do not cancel, you will get a partial refund of about 50% (less the admin fee) because each canoe fee will be split between two people. Hopefully, the total costs will be less if we are reasonable with meal choices.

Payment Cut Off:

Payment must be received by the TOC on Sat, Aug 13 2011.

Make a Payment:

Click here for the details. PLEASE PAY AFTER YOU HAVE SIGNED UP BELOW.

Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!
*Note: Partial attendance on the trip will not be allowed.