Years / 2016

Franklin Island - Plan A, B or let's just C!

Fri, Sep 9, 2016 · 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM · Franklin Island & the Mink Islands

I was on the Franklin Island trip with Morgan and Mike DJ a few weekends back and a few of us wanted to get back out again this year and it was about time I posted a trip! - Mike has offered to be my co-co-host for this trip and his experience and knowledge (rescue techniques and lessons on the dynamics of rolling) are always well demonstrated and explained.

We have two sites booked at Killbear for Friday night, You can reserve your campsite through the shared document (spreadsheet) Please check your meetup message board for a link to a shared document where you will need to fill in your trip details, etc. etc.

The Kick off will be First thing Saturday morning at Gilly's Snug Harbour public docks for 10am that way we will be on the island for lunch! Those picking up kayaks from White Squall (open at 9am) you will have to be there first thing to be back at the put in for 10am.
it's a 20 minute drive!

http://www.whitesquall.com/index.php/rentals

Trips rarely are cancelled, so make sure you pack for all weather, but that being said, we have Plan A,B or C depending on what the weather has in store for us.

This is an intermediate level trip - participants have some experience especially in open water. 12 person limit

Plan A -
Ideally, We will spend Friday night at Killbear, head out promptly at 10 am from Gilly's Snug Harbour put in* for an easy paddle to one of the prettiest campsites just past Henrietta's point. Saturday, we can play in the bay or head up the coast & check out the geology. We will weave in and around the rock islands, feel the the open water to the west, and end up at a nice swimmin' hole with some rock jumping for fun!

Saturday night, sit by the fire or overlooking the bay. Catch the satellites and stars as we toast the countdown to the end of the season - Sunday, wake up, take our time, heading home with lots of time for those needing to get their kayaks back to White Squall (5:30pm).

Plan B -

We spend Friday night at Killbear, if the forecast looks dangerous for paddling home safely on Sunday, then we reserve another night at Killbear with plans on doing a day trip to the island and around the area.

Plan C -
The Bay is out of control, so we head to Massasagua and do day trips in and around the park. I've never been so it's a win/win for me.

Any questions?- feel free to message me or Mike DJ

For those requiring rentals, contact:

White Squall
53 E Carling Bay Rd, Parry Sound, ON P0G 1G0
Phone:(705) 342-5324 ,
Pick up and Drop Off: 9am - 5:30. *(be there early! 10 am with a 40 minute drive). If you are carpooling, ensure there is room for your kayak on the vehicle or the driver is agreeable to making an extra trip from the docks to the outfitters which is 20+minutes away (20 km).

Note to selves: Bring enough cash, everyone bring a tarp!

Carpooling/Sharing? I will put up a google document where we can take care of the details.. make sure you have correct change for your driver -

budget approximately $30 - $50.00 for gas depending on how many are in the car.

Campsite per night: $ 51. 13 + reservation fee (perhaps a two night stay)
Wood is $8.00 a bag
Parking:
Campsite: $13.00 for each additional car- 2 free of charge
Gilly's : $8.00 Gilly's snug harbour marina +
$3.00 Icecream !

Going to Franklin Island: PRICELESS!

Photos

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Photo from Franklin Island - Plan A, B or let's just C!

Dear Lord, please don't let it get any more rough than this. But Dear Lord had a different plan in mind

It's hard to get pics of kayak loading without some bum shots

OK, good to go. Whoops, another bum shot - can't be helped

Lost my glove while taking photos - didn't see it again until I was reviewing my photos at home - a better photographer might have noticed my glove floating away from me in the foreground

If Val and I hadn't been looking at each other, we might have noticed him passing my glove. My Waldo glove.

I'm not kidding - this crazy duck just jumped out of the water and grabbed my shirt and pulled it, just like this! (Mike's not saying anything.)

With Betty gone, Derek shows off his favourite yoga position, the Crane, and says we should all try it. (Mike still isn't saying anything, but you know what he's thinking.)

Taking pictures of people taking pictures

Oh goodness, someone else has his camera out!

We found we could hold up the tarp if Derek bent over and stuck half a paddle on his back

Saveena took a turn holding up the tarp, placing the little paddle on her shoulder. And no, you may NOT light the fire yet - we'll need all that firewood for the long night ahead. And we did - good call Saveena. #Rogella. (you owe me, Mike)

Here's an action photo of us waiting out the rain. I know, not much action.

DON'T STEP IN THE .. oh, too late. I recognize the foot, just can't remember who was on the other end of it

mm, you think I look tired now, wait until after the return paddle tomorrow.

Heather, with Excedrin headache #9 - why aren't the others back yet?!

Look, there they are - we're all back now!

Nothing like bringing everyone back safely to put a little spring in Heather's step.

Betty getting the full welcome committee after her epic spill

and can always take a moment for a camera

You can dump Betty in the Bay, but you can't dump her spirit.

Some members of the welcome committee were especially welcoming. And yes, a love like that could make your kayak levitate, too.

This is actually a three-minute time-lapse photo

Yeah, that's you I'm taking a picture of

Just like a Timex watch - takes a licking, and keeps on ticking. Atta girl!