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Port Franks Paddle to the Pinery Provincial Park

When:

Saturday, July 20, 2024, 9:30 AM

Where:

Boat Launch on Huron St.
Port Franks, ON

Canada

Category:

Paddling

Registration is required

IMPORTANT: All who wish to participate in this event must pre-register by midnight the night 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.

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Event Description
Judy will be leading this paddle beginning in Port Franks at the boat launch on Huron St. We will be going into the Pinery. There is a 10m portage going to the luncheon spot. We will get there around 11 and have a short hike, an hour, before lunch and our paddle back to Port Franks. This is suitable for kayaks and canoes.
Meeting Place
We will be meeting at the boat launch on Huron St. in Port Franks.
(Pls arrive 15 mins before paddle for instructions and introductions.)

Level
Beginner
Suitable for
Canoe/ Kayak

Distance / Duration (Pace)
4 km/hr

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
- Lunch
- Suncreen & Bug Spray
- Spare clothes, towel and emergency warming blanket in a dry bag in your kayak.
- First Aid Kit

Carpooling
Call Judy if you need anything.

Other Important info
N/A

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