Saugeen River

Submitted by HendrickxEmmy on Sun, 03/17/2013 - 21:46

Flatwater

Saugeen River
From Walkerton to SouthHampton -
Not really flatwater or White water canoe trip
It has with high water levels - 1 or 2 level I, II rapids which are very easy and short on day one
lots of ripples and fun stuff.
I have done the river every year once or more times with people from all ages (3-65) and all levels of experience.
It is a fun rural river to learn and explore on.

The Basics

Event Location:

Walkerton - SouthHampton

Date(s) & Time:

Saturday, May 18, 2013 - 09:30

Registration Cut Off:

May 1, 2013 for booking of shuttle and /or rental of canoes - Otherwise May 12, 2013

Event Duration:

3 days

Difficulty Rating:

Beginner

Participant Info

Who's Invited:

Everyone

Maximum Group Size:

6 boats

Minimum Group Size:

2 boats

Itinerary

Itinerary description:

Saturday May 18, 2013
carpool or meet in Walkerton at 8.30 Am in lobies park
Shuttle to SouthHampton
Start river at about 11.30-12.00 depending on shuttle
some rapids on day 1 and easy to do
camp at crown land
Sunday may 19, 2013
easy river canoeing - lunch in Paisley - camping at Saugeen Bluffs Conservation area with lookout point and some hiking if people are intersted
Monday May 20, 2013
Canoeing to Denny;s Dam in SouthHampton
canoeing in Delta of the Saugeen, playing around in little rivers of Delta depending on water level
Explore and see if we can find the Bald Eagle nest again
Finishing at about 500 pm
load canoe, return gear if rented and drive home
dinner in Southhampton or near Teviotdale

Required Items to Bring:

Canoes - can be rented too
Tents can be borrowed from me for a small user fee
Shuttle can be booked or organized depending on participants
menu /food to share - closer to date I will send out a suggestion list
open to ideas.
personal gear, including sleeping bags and mattress in waterproof bags,or barrel
pfd, whistle ,throw rope, bailer, extra paddle
closed toe shoes that can get wet - a must as river has lots of rocks on bottom and in case you need to walk in the river.
cooking gear