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FRENCH RIVER PROVINCIAL PARK (CANOE) (8/31/2012)

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:

Overnight

Event Location:

French River Provincial Park

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, Aug 31 2012, Sat, Sep 1 2012, Sun, Sep 2 2012, Mon, Sep 3 2012 7:30 AM (Carpool Departure: 7:30 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Mon, Aug 13 2012 10:00:00 AM

Event Duration:

4 full days - August 3-6

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Caroline
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Member Cost:

$123.66/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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

FRENCH RIVER PADDLING WEEKEND

French River Provincial Park is gorgeous. Barren pinkish rock, relatively calm waters and lots of wildlife. There will be plenty of opportunities to explore.

YOU WILL NEED TO BOOK OFF FRIDAY AUG 31!!
Please do not sign up if you can't get the day off. We will carpool up on Friday and paddle to our first campsite. Saturday, Sunday and Monday will be spent exploring the park. We will return to the city late (9pm) on Monday night. Canoes are red, 16 foot Nova Crafts. They are made with Kevlar composite and weigh 58 lbs. Each canoe comes with paddles, lifejackets and a safety kit (rope + bailer) Depending on water levels we may have to portage, although hopefully we can avoid that.

In order to secure your place from the waiting list you must send in your payment and then you will be added to the event, depending on space. Drivers will get priority. Payment is not refundable after August 10 unless someone takes your place.

DIFFICULTY RATING: Participants must be experienced, self sufficent paddlers with solid swimming skills; this is not a trip for beginners who have not canoed before. No canoeing instruction will be given! If you have not been canoeing with me before please email me with the following information when you sign up or you will be removed from the list:
*Swimming ability and experience on northern lakes
*Previous multiday canoe trips - distance, days, were you bow or stern, water/weather conditions
*Last time you practiced a canoe rescue (describe)

FOOD: Food will be vegetarian and shared, and participants will all be expected to share cooking and campsite duties. We will have a mandatory premeeting Tuesday August 14th at 7pm at the Twisted Kilt, at Yonge + Davisville, 1954 Yonge St. http://thetwistedkilt.ca/ to discuss food, shared gear, carpooling etc. Please do not sign up if you cannot make the premeeting. To save on carpool costs please travel light and make sure all your gear can fit in ONE pack.

PFDs: TOC policy is that PFDs (personal flotation devices) must be worn in the canoe at all times, no exceptions

YOU DO NOT HAVE A PLACE ON THIS EVENT UNTIL YOU HAVE PAID. PLEASE MAKE YOUR PAYMENT ASAP OR I WILL GIVE YOUR PLACE TO SOMEONE ON THE WAITING LIST...

Required Items to Bring:
To be discussed at pre-meeting.

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
To be discussed at pre-meeting.

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Highway driving most of the way - final 30 km is along an access road.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

700Km

Carpool Departure Time:

7:30 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $180.60 (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:

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- 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:

$123.66/Person

Cost Includes:

$120.06 for canoe rentals, park fees, launch fees and parking (includes HST)+ $3.60 in TOC fees.
Carpool and shared food will be extra. Budget $100.

Payment Cut Off:

Payment must be received by the TOC on Mon, Aug 13 2012.

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!