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Sydenham Paddle starting at Wilkesport

Date and Time

Thursday, July 3, 2025, 9:00 AM

Location

Wilkesport boat launch by the bridge
Kimball Rd and Wilkesport Line
Wilkesport, ON  
CAN

Event Contact(s)

Joan Elliott

Sandra Blondin

Category

Paddling

Registration Info

Registration is required
IMPORTANT: All who wish to participate in this event must pre-register by noon the day before the event. If you find you are unable to attend, kindly cancel your registration.

If you are a non-member wishing to participate, you must first join the Lambton Outdoor Club, which includes completing the member waiver. A one month free trial membership is available for first time participants. Having enjoyed an outing or two, we hope you’ll join our wonderful club following your free trial membership. The annual membership fee is $25.
Registration cancellations will be accepted

About this event

Event Description
We will introduce ourselves and have a brief talk about safety before we launch our kayaks.  We will paddle for 3or 4 hours at a comfortable speed for all.  
  
Meeting Place
Meet at the Wilkesport boat launch, Kimball Rd. and Wilkesport Line.  If you do not know where this launch is or have difficulties transporting your kayak please contact the organizers.
(Please arrive 15 mins before paddle for instructions and introductions.)

Level
Beginner

Distance / Duration (Pace)
2-3 hours at a moderate pace

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)

Suggested Items to Bring
- Water & Snacks
- Suncreen & Bug Spray
- Sun protective hat and sun glasses
- Spare clothes in a dry bag
- First Aid Kit
- emergency contact information (ICE card)

Carpooling
Arrange your own or talk to the organizers to see if this can be arranged.

Other Important info
Please check with the leader if you have any questions about gear, skills, boat or any other items before signing up for this paddle