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Let's play hooky at the beach! (includes stargazing!) (8/30/2010)

PRE-REGISTRATION 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.

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:

Sandbanks Provincial Park

Date(s) & Time:

Mon, Aug 30 2010 2:00 PM (Carpool Departure: 11:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Sun, Aug 29 2010 8:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

12 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Cindy B
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Member Cost:

Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

The weather this past weekend had me worried that, in the words of Alfred Lord Tennyson (correction, thanks to member Bev G: it wasn't Tennyson, but TS Eliot. D'oh!!!), summer was going to end "not with a bang, but a whimper." But hurray! the forecast is for more hot, summer weather. Time to squeeze in some much-needed beach time, create some vitamin D for the long winter months ahead, and take in the wonder of a summer night sky, all in one day!

We'll head to Sandbanks Provincial Park, which seems far nicer and more natural than beaches that are nearer ... with long sandy beaches and hopefully warm water (thanks to the sandbanks)! We'll bring food and bevvies to last us throughout the day, and stick around through the sunset and take in an hour or so of stargazing before the park closes at 10:00PM. The intent is to have a long, relaxing day at the beach, maximizing our enjoyment of the day and location.

Please, please, PLEASE do not sign up for this event if you have to be back in Toronto in the evening, or if you bore easily.

Now yes, this event is on a Monday (and not a holiday one either). BUT if you have some vacation time to take, or have "flexible" employment, this event is for you! :-> (I'm trying not to be a bad influence here, despite the title of this event! ;-> )

Required Items to Bring:

bathing suit

towel

picnic dinner and snacks

warm clothes for after dark

water

beach reads or other forms of entertainment

sunscreen

flashlight/headlamp for after dark

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

camera

floating devices

beach blanket

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

See map

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

450Km

Carpool Departure Time:

11:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $116.10 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Monday, April 29, 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:

Cost of admission to the park is $16.00 per vehicle, which will be split by all carpool participants.
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Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

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