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Introduction to Whitewater Kayaking (9/24/2010)

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: Palmer Rapids, Ontario
Date(s) & Time:Fri, Sep 24 2010, Sat, Sep 25 2010, Sun, Sep 26 2010  2:00 PM  (Carpool Departure: 2:00 PM   *log in for location*)
Registration Cut Off: Thu, Aug 26 2010 8:00:00 AM
Event Duration:2+ full days of adventure
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Event Coordinator(s): Gary Ataman
You must be logged in to get the Event Coordinator contact information.
Member Cost:$200.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 14 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:11
Minimum Group Size:2
Number Registered So Far: 10 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Are you ready for an another Adventure?

Join me and my son, Steven, on full 2+ day introduction to whitewater kayaking course given by a professional Paddle Co-op instructor. This course is setup for members that have some flat water canoe and/or flat water kayak experience and want to take the next step. You need to be confortable on the water in and out of the boat. By the end of this course you will be paddling and grinning your way down class two rapids with confidence and skill.

The Plan.

Friday We will drive from Whitby Go Station to Palmer Rapids, Ontario (home of The Paddle Co-op). We should arrive at the Co-op by late afternoon, where we will be tent camping. You will be cooking your own supper on a group campfire or you may opt to walk to the local grease spoon.

Saturday We'll start day 1 of the course with registration, signing waivers and getting a safety briefing. Next, we get outfitted with our boats and the basic gear (skirts, paddles, helmets, pfd’s) required for our adventure. The course will blend classroom and on the water instruction.

Sunday Day 2 will spend most of our day playing on the river and developing our boat handling skills. This will be a full day. We will depart around 5 pm for the drive home.

Members should have the basic flat water canoe and/or kayak skills mastered before signing up for this event. Please send me a note about your canoe and kayaking experience when you sign up.

This event is on a first pay basics.

People on the waiting list that pay will be given priority after the payment cut off date.

You must know how to swim for this event. Please include a note when signing up describing your swimming ablity.

You need to take Friday off work.

The event coordinator reserves the right to remove a member who does not have the proper gear or skill set for this event and will return their payment in full.


Required Items to Bring:
  • Clothes for 2 day whitewater course. IE no cotton please. Quick dry clothes.
  • Camping gear; shared tent, sleeping bag,pad, cooking gear, etc.
  • Food for Friday (night), Saturday (morning, lunch, supper, snacks) and Sunday (morning, afternoon and snacks)
  • Money for supper on the road at a local grease spoon
  • Swim suit.
  • Quick dry clothes.
  • Wetsuit and splash jackets would be good (The Co-op has limited supply and sizes for rent at extra cost)
  • rain jacket and pants (they can double as a splash jacket and break the wind
  • Cash for share of carpool cost.
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • Don't forget your waterproof camera
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Bug spray
  • Carpool driver should have a spare key hidden on outside of car
    10-20 liter dry bag for snacks
    1 liter water bottle
    water pump, drops or tablets to purify water from the river

How to Get There:
Event Directions:See organizer for details
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):510Km
Carpool Departure Time: 2:00 PM
Carpool Location:   Log in for location
Carpool Directions:   Log in for directions
Carpool Cost: Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $131.58 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Sunday, May 5, 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:
1.You must know how to swim for this event.
2.This is a rustic campground setting.
3.Washrooms are outhouses.
4.Everybody needs to bring their camping gear and their own food (breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks).
5.We’ll try and arrange shared resources.
6.Children age 14 and up are welcome on the event but must be accompanied by their parent. Let me know in a note if you are planning to bring your kids.
7. Free parking is available at the Whitby GO parking lots.
8. River water is available at the Paddle Co-op. Suggest you treat it before drinking it.
9. Dress in layers. NO COTTON CLOTHES !!!!
10. Be prepared to be outside all day Saturday and Sunday rain or shine. You'll be wet anyways.
11. Bring lots of high energy snacks to keep yourselves fueled up and warm.
- 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.
- Questions about equipment or rentals? Send them to safety@torontooutdoorclub.com.
- 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:$200.00/Person
Cost Includes:See Itinerary above. A 3% PayPal charge is included in the cost. Any extra monies collected will be returned to the members at the conclusion of the trip based on final cost numbers. Carpool cost are extra.
Payment Cut Off:Payment must be received by the TOC on Thu, Aug 26 2010.
Make a Payment:Click here for the details. PLEASE PAY AFTER YOU HAVE SIGNED UP BELOW.
 
Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!