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Discover Stand Up Paddle Boarding (6/23/2015)

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:

Barrie, ON

Date(s) & Time:

Tue, Jun 23 2015 10:00 PM (Carpool Departure: 10:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Aug 14 2015 9:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

2.5 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:

$78.99/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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

What's SUP!...

SUP is an acronym that stands for “standup paddleboarding”. One of the fastest growing watersport in the world - standup paddle boarding has its roots where all board sports have their beginnings, in Hawaii. It’s an off-shoot of surfing and is basically a combination of surfing with kayaking. SUP provides a full-body cross-training workout as well as spawning new forms of fitness yoga. It’s popularity due in large part for minimal gear, whilst allowing paddling in the ocean, surf, lakes, rivers and the back-country.

Discover Stand up Paddle Boarding

This fun 2.5 hour, Paddle Canada Basic SUP Certified Course, is designed to provide the necessary skills for paddling on enclosed sheltered waters in calm conditions. Some of the many skills covered include equipment selection, paddling in a straight line, kneeling and standing on a board, forward & turning strokes, safety and awareness. After our lesson, we're allowed to use the rented paddle boards for some extra play time. Each participant receives a Paddle Canada Certificate for Basic Standup Paddleboarding.

Centennial Park is home to one of Barrie’s largest beaches. Situated on the shore of beautiful Kempenfelt Bay, this park includes mini golf, recreation trail, food concession and beach volleyball.

About your event host/guide company:
HAPPYPADDLING.COM is led by the husband and wife team of Mike & Ann Valin. With the support of our team of Professional Instructors and Trip leaders we are committed to making your new endeavor in the great outdoors safe, fun, and enjoyable. Both are Adventuresmart and Paddle Canada certified Instructor/Trainers.

Required Items to Bring:

What to bring:

- Swimsuit, watersport, wet weather appropriate clothing.

- Footwear: bare feet, runners or paddle shoes on the board; sandals or flip flops on the beach.

- A change of clothes/footwear is recommended.

- Carpool Money, Sunglasses, Sunscreen, Waterproof Camera, etc.

- Snacks, water.

Please Note:

- Your spot is only confirmed once the treasurer has received your payment.

- Drivers on the waiting list can be given priority should a need arise.

- Ability to swim in not a requirement to participate, however, participants must be comfortable in the water wearing a PFD at all times.

- There is a $15 park entrance fee per vehicle.

- To pay for this event, see below: "Make a Payment: Click here"

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

Safety check for drivers:
Please ensure your car is road safety ready for out of town trips:

- full tank of gas, inflated (spare) tire, booster cables

- extra keys, insurance, roadside assistance info

- charged cellphone, driving maps, GPS info

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Centennial Park, Barrie - GPS: Latitude: 44.37986 Longitude: -79.68954

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

169Km

Carpool Departure Time:

10:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $43.60 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Friday, April 19, 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:

Photo source: Ghanesh Das
- 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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Cost & Payment:

Member Cost:

$78.99/Person

Cost Includes:

Costs includes: a Paddle Canada certified instructed lesson with all equipment - SUP board, paddle, life vest

Carpool cost (approx. $9 pp) is extra and will be determined exactly based on actual distances traveled and participants carpooling.

$15 vehicle park entrance fee is extra

Payment Cut Off:

Payment must be received by the TOC on Fri, Aug 14 2015.

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!
*Note: Outfitter Cancellation policy: - All courses run rain or shine so please dress appropriately. - Extreme weather events may cancel, halt, or postpone courses or clinics. - Weather cancellations prior to an event start will be 100% refunded. - Courses or clinics interrupted by weather will be rescheduled for completion. - If we cancel 100% refund of course!

Additionally, once the outfitter has been paid, participant can only be given a full refund if another TOC participant pays and takes their spot.