The Georgian Bay Storm Gathering is for intermediate paddlers and instructors seeking one last weekend paddling on the Bay before winter sets in. Together, we'll work through a practical yet informal weekend of sea kayaking with emphasis on rough water conditions, safety/risk management, and skills development.
We expect everyone to come, ready to share, participate and have fun. Your development as a paddler will be entirely up to you. We're here to create opportunities for learning.
Okay, here's the real reason. David and Tim wanted to get wet and cold in wind and waves with a bunch of other paddlers, then come back to warm cabins and tell lies stories about it in great detail.
Date: October 14 - 17, 2010
There is an early bird special for those who register before October 1. Register now as spots are filling quickly!
Highlights for 2009! (2010 highlights coming soon.)
Location The Gathering will take place at Snug Haven Resort (near Parry Sound) which is an ideal location as it provides access to sheltered and open areas of the Georgian Bay Coastline.
Snug Haven Resort offers small, heated cottages with full kitchens for 4-9 people.
Accommodation Sung Haven Resort is just north of Parry Sound, Ontario and has small cottages that can accommodate from 4-9 people. They are all equipped with hot and cold water, electric stove, refrigerator, dishes, cutlery and all cooking utensils. All cottages have inside flush toilets and showers, combination kitchen and living room and separated bedrooms. Please bring your own sleeping bag or linens. If there is another participant you would like to room with, please make note of it on your registration form and we will do our best to accommodate.
Hot tub Snug Haven has a large hot tub to soak in at the end of the day so make sure that you bring your bathing suit and towel!
Meals All meals/drinks (except for Saturday evening) are the participant's responsibility. Though kitchen equipment and utensils are available, we suggest bringing your own kit just in case. Based on feedback from past gatherings, we are trying to match up participants sharing a cabin so you can plan your food and supplies as a group. Please keep your meals simple and quick as the schedule for the three days will be quite busy!
Thursday and Friday nights we are planning to have dinners pot luck style so come prepared to share an appetizer, main course or dessert with others. Also, don't forget to bring a large container and serving utensils for your food contributions. More information will be available closer to the event.
Photo Credit: Liz Burnside
Medical Any allergy or other medical condition that may affect participation must be made expressly clear in the registration forms, and verbally to organizers & group.
Alcohol Alcohol & Drugs have no place on the water. Moderate consumption with the evening meal is fine.
Boat/Gear All boat and gear is the participants' responsibility. If you need rental of boat/gear/drysuit, please contact White Squall. A complete gear and clothing list can be found here.
Damage Due to hard rocks and big waves, there is a good chance that boats, paddles and gear will get damaged, broken or lost. You are responsible for your own gear and the Georgian Bay Storm Gathering, White Squall or its sponsors will not be held responsible for any damaged or lost gear.
Not a Course or Guided Trip! Please note that this event is not a certification course or a guided trip and you are completely responsible for yourself throughout the weekend. We will have instructors leading the various sessions but they are more taking the roll of facilitator. The overall vision of this event is a gathering of like minded people who want to get together and paddle in more advanced conditions.
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