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Grand River Paddle

Date and Time

Thursday, October 19, 2023, 7:30 AM until Friday, October 20, 2023 Eastern Time (US & Canada) (UTC-05:00)

Location

Cockshutt Bridge Access Point
406 Erie Ave
Brantford, ON  N3T 5L9
CAN

Additional Info

Event Contact(s)

Joseph Burley

Category

Paddling

Registration Info

Registration has closed - Event is past
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. The annual membership fee is $25.

While participating, be respectful of other members' health management decisions and protective steps. Stay home if you are feeling unwell.

About this event

EVENT DETAILS KEY INFORMATION
Event Description
We will travel to the Grand River South of Brantford.
Day 1 we will paddle "the oxbow" (Approx. 15 km)
Day 2 We will paddle end of "oxbow to Chiefswoods Park (approx 15 km)

We will camp both Thursday night & Friday night at Chiefswoods Park (https://chiefswoodpark.ca/)

Optional Friday night ticketed event featuring Adam Shoalts (Tickets must be purchased separately)
Meeting Place
TBD
Level
All Level
Distance (approx.)
15 kms
Duration (approx.)
4-5 hours
Pace (approx. average)
3-4 km/hr
Costs
N/A
Required Items to Bring
Water, snack, appropriate clothing
Mandatory Transport Canada Safety Equipment.
- PFD or LifeJacket
- Buoyant heaving line (15 meters in length)
- Paddle
- Bailer or hand pump
- Sound signaling device (Whistle)
Recommended to Bring
Sunscreen, bug spray, spare clothes in dry bag, 1st Aid Kit, cell phone in waterproof bag, camping gear
Carpooling:  Yes - TBD based on participants


Other:  Registration for this event closes on Sunday Oct.8