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Learn to Canoe (8/9/2009)

PRE-REGISTRATION & ADVANCE PAYMENT REQUIRED: Once you've reviewed the event details, and decided you'd like to join us, you MUST sign up at the bottom of this page.After you sign up at the bottom, you will be presented with information about how to pay. Late payments are NOT accepted for this event, in any circumstance.

You are STRONGLY encouraged to read this page in its entirety before signing up. If you'd like to attend, we ask that you abide by our rules and procedures as a time/cost saving process (with an end result of keeping membership free and lower cost events).

The Basics:

Event Type:

Water

Event Location:

Pinehurst Lake Conservation Area(Cambridge/Brantford)

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Aug 9 2009 11:30 AM (Carpool Departure: 10:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Aug 1 2009 11:55:00 AM

Event Duration:

3 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Ghanesh
You must be logged in to get the Event Coordinator contact information.

Member Cost:

$55.50/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

12 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Have you ever wanted to be taught how to properly handle and maneuvre a canoe? How to lift and portage a canoe? How to enter and exit properly? How to paddle straight, turn, etc? (Don’t worry, you will NOT need to fall in the lake!)

While upholding the high standards set by the Ontario Recreational Canoeing and Kayaking Association - In a three hour session you will be taught by a certified ORCA canoeing instructor on the various aspects of recreational flatwater canoeing and gain the skills necessary to comfortably use and paddle a canoe....some people even paddle the thing straight!

The class size is being kept small, ensuring lots of time for individualized attention from the instructor.

Courses take place at Pinehurst Lake Conservation Area, which is halfway between Cambridge and Brantford, about one hour west of Toronto.

Skills Taught:

Safety and Theory

legally required items you must have in the canoe

selecting the right paddle and life jacket

parts of the canoe and paddle

what to put in a day trip pack

observe a canoe over canoe rescue

what to do if the canoe flips

Paddling Skills

paddling in the front and back of the canoe

carry and launch a canoe

enter and exit the canoe safely

balance the canoe

move the canoe forward in a relatively straight line, as well as turn right and left

pivot, move sideways, stop, and reverse the canoe’s direction

Required Items to Bring:

Water/snacks

Water shoes, sturdy sandals or running shoes. Flip flops are not recommended.

A change of clothes

Rain gear if it is wet

Sunscreen

Hat and sunglasses

Camera!

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Money, cell phone,

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

From the 403 Highway:

Take the Rest Acres Road exit to Paris .

Turn north on Rest Acres Road towards Paris .

You will reach a T in the road, with a cemetery in front of you, and a Pioneer gas station off to the right. Turn right there onto King Street , pass the Pioneer Gas Station (on your right), and follow King Street down the hill.

Turn left onto Dumfries Street just in front of the Kentucky Fried Chicken, toward downtown Paris .

Turn left at the T in the road onto Grand River Street North .

Go straight through downtown Paris and up the hill.

Continue past Sobeys (on your right) on Grand River Street North , which becomes Highway 24A.

Continue straight out to Pinehurst Lake Conservation Area, which will be on your right.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

190Km

Carpool Departure Time:

10:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $49.02 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Wednesday, May 8, 2024). This is based on $0.08/Km for maintenance, plus current gas price divide by 9. Your event coordinator will confirm exactly how much money is required from each person.

Notes:

Ability to swim is NOT required
- Registration is NOT COMPLETE until you've signed up and paid by the registration cut off date. The money must be in the TOC's possession by that date. No exceptions.
- When a minimum group size appears, this is to let you know that the event will be cancelled with full refunds to those who have already paid, if the minimum number of registered participants is not met. For any events where TOC needs a minimum number of participants, there will be absolutely no refund of money if you cancel.
- We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines at all times while participating in TOC events.
- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.
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- Notice any errors or problems in the information on this page? Please notify our Content Editor(s), Stacy, at content@torontooutdoorclub.com.

Cost & Payment:

Member Cost:

$55.50/Person

Cost Includes:

$54.00 - Event cost

$1.50 - Paypal transaction surcharge

This includes instruction, canoe, paddle, life jacket (PFD) and all safety equipment.

Park entrance Fees(per car) are extra

Payment Cut Off:

Payment must be received by the TOC on Sat, Aug 1 2009.

Make a Payment:

Click here for the details. PLEASE PAY AFTER YOU HAVE SIGNED UP BELOW.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!
*Note: If this event is canceled by the instructor, it will be rescheduled or a refund given(less transaction cost)