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Nith Paddle - Swifts

Date and Time

Saturday, May 3, 2025, 7:30 AM

Location

Access Point is Township Rd. 12 and Oxford Rd. 8, east of the bridge.
Plattsville, ON  
CAN

Event Contact(s)

Judy Mahoney

Category

Paddling

Registration Info

Registration is required before Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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.
Registration cancellations will be accepted

About this event

EVENT DETAILS KEY INFORMATION
Event Description
We will travel to the Nith in Plattsville.  We will unload our gear and move most of the vehicles to the end of the route.  We will take one vehicle back to the beginning.

After the paddle, we will stop at a restaurant to debrief and socialize.
Meeting Place
TBD
Level
All Levels
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 life jacket
- 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 after close of registration