BYOB Recreational Kayaking @ Barrier Lake & Picnic Lunch - Sat, Aug 13 2011

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BYOB Recreational Kayaking @ Barrier Lake & Picnic Lunch (8/13/2011)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Water - Flat

Event Location:

Barrier Lake, Kananaskis Country

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Aug 13 2011 10:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:15 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Aug 12 2011 12:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

~ 4 hr

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Benn C
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Member Cost:

Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members & Guests, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests:

Minimum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests Per Member:

Number Registered So Far:

10 (Log in to see who's signed up.)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

* * * BRING YOUR OWN BOAT * * *

WEATHER & WATER CONDITIONS PERMITTING.

Spend a lovely day on the water exploring Barrier Lake. Spectacular mountain views.Great way to spend a day out in the countryside. We'd be spending 2.5 hours on the lake and after that, have a picnic lunch by the lakeshore, go swimming or just chill out. Bring food for yourself and food you'd like to share. Don't bring for 20 people though :)

NO JEANS TO BE WORN. Jeans in water not a good idea. Bring a spare change of clothes in case you get splashed or decide to go for a swim.

Required Items to Bring:
- Beverages and snacks for picnic
- Spare change of clothes
- kayak, paddle, PFD
- whistle, throw bag with tow rope, bailer
- self rescue equipment

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
- raingear
- warm clothing like a fleece jacket
- water
- sunscreen
- sunglasses
- hat
- camera

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Head west on Hwy 1. Turn South at Hwy 40 into Kananaskis Country (you'll see the Casino at the junction). Go PAST the visitor centre. Go PAST the first Barrier Picnic sign. Head about 2 km further, turn right at the SECOND Barrier picnic sign. Keep to the right until you get to the beach and boat ramp.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

215Km

Carpool Departure Time:

8:15 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $64.50 (calculated at total Km * $0.30, effective Friday, April 19, 2024). This is based on $0.16/Km for maintenance, plus current gas price divide by 9. Alternately your carpool driver may choose to split the maintenance cost plus the actual gas cost among all in the vehicle. Your carpool driver will confirm exactly how much money they require to cover costs. Please split the actual cost among all people in the vehicle.

Notes:

- 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:

Voluntary Donations:

Although there is no cost for this event, please note that the club survives on voluntary donations. Please consider making a donation based on the value you feel you receive from the club. See our How You Can Help page for more information.

Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance: