Pour toutes informations en français, s'il vous plaît contactez Jenn à francais@torontooutdoorclub.com.

Sea Kayaking on Georgian Bay (7/28/2012)

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.

You are STRONGLY encouraged to read this page in its entirety before signing up. If you'd like to attend, we ask that you abide by our rules and procedures as a time/cost saving process (with an end result of keeping membership free and lower cost events).

The Basics:

Event Type:

Water

Event Location:

White Squall Paddle Centre - RR 1, #53 Carling Bay Rd. Parry Sound

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Jul 28 2012 7:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 7:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Wed, Jun 13 2012 2:30:00 PM

Event Duration:

All day

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Ghanesh
You must be logged in to get the Event Coordinator contact information.

Member Cost:

$116.39/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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Sea Kayak around the rugged shorelines of the Franklin Islands near Snug Harbor in Georgian Bay

About Ontario’s Georgian Bay: This biosphere reserve encompasses the largest island archipelago of the North American Great Lakes. Known locally as “The Thirty Thousand Islands”, it is a complex association of bays, inlets, sounds, islands and shoals lying along the edge of the Canadian Shield bedrock which rises as low lying hills and ridges on the adjacent mainland. The complex topography of the eastern coast of Georgian Bay results in a mix of open waters, sheltered bays, coastal wetlands, exposed bedrock shores, sandy and cobble beaches and island forests. Sea kayakers recognize the thirty thousand islands as some of the best paddling in the world!

This event is co-hosted and will be guided by the famous paddle sport and kayak outfitter, WHITE SQUALL PADDLING of Georgian Bay(rated by National Geographic as the fourth best paddling outfitter in the world!)

This event is best suited to those with some previous kayaking experience, as we will be in the challenging open waters of Georgian Bay and expect to paddle for about 5 hours.

We’ll begin on land by selecting and reviewing our paddle and safety gear followed by a brief discussion of kayaking, paddle sport skills and water safety protocols. Another review of the kayak and paddling techniques will be discussed once on the water.

With about 16 participants - we'll divide into 2 groups(eg. beginner and advanced) and have 2 skilled and experienced guides from White Squall Paddle Centre guide us on our day paddle. Both groups may paddle adjacent or near to each other to allow for differences in skill and speed of paddling. There will be opportunities to stop, rest and take pictures along the way and lunch and "washroom" break will be on land on the Franklin Islands. This lunch break would be a good opportunity for swimming.

You WILL be required to tip into the lake and get soaked doing the "wet-exit" - basically, a controlled tipping over and under the kayak and calmly falling out. This will be performed near to land.

No swimming skills are necessary to participate in this event, although it is a very useful skill to have especially in water sport environments.

Life jacket is to be worn at all times.

Our guides will always remain the lead and sweep paddlers of this group.

A MUST HAVE - 2L of water/sport drink.

Bring your own lunch.

Please note and review:

This event is on a FIRST PAY basis - your spot is ONLY CONFIRMED if your payment is received by the cut-off date - people on the waiting list who pay in advance will be given priority and MOVED from the waiting list to a confirmed spot after the cut-off date. First-pay, First-serve!

An option to share a tandem kayak(2 seats/2 persons) can be provided. (Email me with your request for this option. However, price remains the same for each person sharing).

Use can bring and use your own boat/gear but there is NO reduction in price.

This will be a full and long day out - leaving very early from the carpool and returning to Toronto very late in the evening - there is no real option to leave the paddle and/or return to land or Toronto early.

It is highly recommended that we have a social dinner in Parry Sound(15 minutes nearby) after the paddle and prior to returning to Toronto. This will allow for a short rest, food, carpool payments, etc.

Required Items to Bring:

Water, lunch, snacks

Wear comfortable, layered, outdoor clothing

Water shoes, sturdy sandals or running shoes

Bringing a change of clothes and a towel is recommended

Rain gear in case of wet weather

Waterproof bag/camera case

Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and camera

Money(for carpool, social/dinner, coffee stop)

$2 - Voluntary TOC donation

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

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Drive time(each way) is 2 hours and 46mins and there's a convenient Tim's/Wendy's/Gas stop just before the 559 turn off.

Take 400 North

Left on exit 559

Left on Carling Bay Rd

Look for White Squall Paddle Centre on your Right side
View Larger Map

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

462Km

Carpool Departure Time:

7:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $119.20 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Wednesday, April 2, 2025). 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:

Photo Credit: Doug Elsey - with permission/courtesy of White Squall Paddling.
- 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.
- We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines at all times while participating in TOC events.
- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.
- Questions about equipment or rentals? Send them to safety@torontooutdoorclub.com.
- Notice any errors or problems in the information on this page? Please notify our Content Editor(s), Stacy, at content@torontooutdoorclub.com.

Cost & Payment:

Member Cost:

$116.39/Person

Cost Includes:

Total cost of $116.39 includes:

$113.00 - cost of event ($100.00 + 13%HST = $113.00)
$3.39 - transaction surcharge (3% of event cost)

Cost includes basic instruction, kayaks, paddles, life jacket(PFD), 2 guides for the day and boat shuttle to and from the lake and the service provider's store.

Note that CARPOOL COST is extra and will be calculated and sorted out/paid for separately by each passenger.

Payment Cut Off:

Payment must be received by the TOC on Wed, Jun 13 2012.

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: If this event is canceled by the outfitter, it will be (1)rescheduled or (2)a refund given. If you cannot make the rescheduled date, a refund will be given(less TOC's Paypal transaction cost).