Beginner Kayaking trip To Franklin Island

Alright gang here's a great beginners classic. A trip to Franklin Island for educating the new folk about kayaking. Wet exits, wet entries, paddle strokes and maneuvering techniques.

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The trip itself will lead us out of 138 Snug Harbour Road, Nobel ON. We will be traveling to the western side of Franklin. Where we will round Henrietta's point and find a suitable cove to set up camp. After tents are up a short theory sensation will commence. After that Q and A. then to the boats. for the practical "stuff".

Saturday: A 5 to 7 km paddle to site, theory, Q and A and wet exits.

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Sunday: Review yesterdays events fallowed by wet exits, wet entries, paddle strokes and maneuvering techniques.

The idea is to give all you "newbies/ beginners" the confidence and self reliability to both enjoy and love one of the oldest modes of Canadian transportation. However this meet up does not automatically make you a intermediate level kayaker. There is still a mountain to learn.

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After all the spills and thrills we break for lunch. Shortly after we must say goodbye to Franklin and head on back to Snug Harbour. Load the cars and make a B line for home.

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Logistics:

Camping at killbear Provencal Park is not mandatory but is recommend. If your not camping at killbear make sure to be at the launch by 9:00 9:30 am Saturday.

Shared gas: Every ones car burns gas at different rates be fair.

Kayak rentals: White squall 53 East Carling Bay Rd.
Nobel, Ontario, Canada P0G 1G0 (705) 342-5324

Swift Outdoor Centre - Georgian BayExit 149, Highway 400 North, Waubaushene, Ontario (705)538-0881

Parking at Snug Harbour: $20

Difficulty level: Beginner. there is a possibility of waves 0 to 4 ft waves any larger and I'll call it off. Distance is 5 to 7 km to Franklin. For a total of 10 to 14 km. being fit is defiantly an asset.

Extra things to bring: towel, goggles and nose plug.