Gentle Reminder: Trip Leaders needed for future paddles
Please consider leading or towing for some of the upcoming canoe trips.
If you can assist so that we don’t have to cancel trips,
contact Anne (annewoolner@hotmail.com)
Big Creek (3rd. Concession Rd, Access #3) to Long Point Provincial Park
(Intermediate Training Required)
Date: August 6, 2024
This trip may be replaced by the Conestogo to Kaufman Flats trip if the water levels remain high. If that happens, Big Creek will be done at a later date.
Time: Meet at the Shed at 8:00 am.
Trip Leader: Anne Woolner
Tower: Frank Kuntz
Trip Fee: $15
Trip Details:
Big Creek is a watercourse in Norfolk County, Ontario.
It is approximately 60 kms long (we are doing a section of it).
It empties into Lake Erie at Port Rowan, at Long Point.
Its watershed covers 730 square kilometres.
It is called the “Canadian Amazon” as it meanders through the heavily lush canopy of the Carolinian forests of Norfolk County to Long Point.
This is a longer trip that does require maneuvering skills and stamina. Approximately a 3 hour paddle
Shuttle: Yes
Carpooling:
Please make car pooling arrangements before we meet on Tuesday morning. If you carpool, please reimburse your driver ($5-10 would be appropriate for this trip). If you drive in a different car each way, please reimburse both drivers.
Remember to Bring:
Emergency Contact Card, lunch, water, hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, PFD, and proper foot wear- no flip flops or crocs
To Register:
Please contact Anne Woolner annewoolner@hotmail.com 519-743-2277 to register for this trip, and advise if you paddle stern or bow.
You will receive a confirmation email.
If you don’t receive confirmation by Monday night, please contact the trip leader to make sure you are on the list.
NOTE:
If you change your mind or are unable to make it for some reason, please let the Trip Leader know asap as this will affect number of canoes required, partners, etc
Please check your email the morning of the trip in case of cancellation