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Event Contact(s)
Sandra Blondin
Joan Elliott
Registration Info
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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.
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 Lazy Lane launch at the end of Arkona Road and Lazy Lane. Take Bog Line to Arkona Road and go to the end where it becomes Lazy Lane. If you do not know where this launch is or have difficulties transporting your kayak please contact the organizers. We will paddle down the Ausable and then up the Old Ausable Channel, turn around and return to the starting point. About 11 km.
(Please arrive 15 mins before paddle for instructions and introductions.)
Level
All levels
Distance / Duration (Pace)
3-4 hours at a moderate pace, about 11 km
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 (frozen water bottles are good on hot days)
- Suncreen & Bug Spray
- Protective sun hat and sunglasses
- 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
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