Fall Trip Signup

Fall Trip Registration is now closed. Email events@cukc.ca to be placed on a waiting list. 

Welcome to CUKC’s Fall Trip signup page.

The Carleton University Kayak Club runs semi-annual trips to the Ottawa river for a weekend of kayaking. The rapid section of the Ottawa river is one of the worlds best locations for whitewater kayaking as it is very beginner friendly. Fall trip is not only beginner friendly, but geared toward beginners. Even if you have never sat in a kayak before you are welcome to sign up for this awesome trip! We will be joined by world class kayaking instructors who will teach all the basics of the sport and who will ensure you have a fun and safe descent down the river. Kayaks and gear can be rented if needed!

Advanced paddlers; we also want (and need) you! If you can help lead, instruct, or be available to help with rescue that would be fantastic.You can also just show up and show off all your fancy moves to impress beginners and get them stoked. 

Novice and intermediate paddlers; you’re also invited! Fall trip is a great opportunity to work on your skills in a river surrounded by tons of paddlers who will help you out.

Also, you do not have to be a university student to join us on this trip. Community members are always welcome. 

We will be camping at Wilderness Tours. Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be provided. Campfires and sing alongs will definitely be happening

Trip Dates
Whitewater Kayaking – Sep 20th to 22nd* ( Paddling both Saturday and Sunday)

We are experiencing some technical difficulties with PayPal, so please bear with us as we get these resolved! In the meantime, sign up to reserve your spot. You can send an e-transfer to events@cukc.ca, pay an Exec in person, or wait for us to send you a Paypal invoice. 

Included
Food: breakfast on Saturday and Sunday, dinner on Saturday, and packed river lunches for Saturday/Sunday
Camping Fees: Equipment rental extra (while supplies last).
Transportation: From Carleton Friday evening all the way back on Sunday.

Packages
First Timers*  (Your first time whitewater kayaking) – $195.00 for students (community $210) – (Includes lessons with instructors and all necessary kayaking gear except a wetsuit – $12 rental)
Beginners (Very limited whitewater experience) – $195.00 for students (community $210)-  (Includes lessons with instructors and all necessary kayaking gear, everything but wetsuit, whitewater experience necessary, must have completed the First Timers course or equivalent experience)
Intermediate (No Lesson) (Some whitewater experience) – $95.00 ( Does NOT include a lesson and does NOT include kayaking gear, whitewater experience necessary, must have completed the First Timers course or equivalent experience)
Intermediate Advanced   (Class 2/3 does not scare me) $95.00
Advanced (Can successfully rescue in whitewater and run class 4)$95.00

*First Timers: Have never been introduced to whitewater. Lesson IS MANDATORY for safety reasons. Registration is not yet open to community members for beginner lessons (priority for students).

Location

Wilderness tours in Beachburg, ON. The location will be reserved for members of our trip alone and it has large campgrounds, cabins (At an additional cost), showers (with hot water), sauna, Pavillion, beach, volleyball court, basketball court and trails. Expect a big party Friday night!!!

Equipment

Kayaking: We have all of the gear you need, and the rental is included in the price of the trip for First Timers and Beginners. Anyone else can choose to rent equipment when filling out the form below (while quantities last)

Camping: If possible please bring your own camping equipment (tent, sleeping bag, mattress, WARM CLOTHES). If you’re missing something we will rent you sleeping bags and tents (shared) while supplies last, please see the form below.

Personal gear: You will receive a packing list before the trip with some helpful hints of what to bring.

Weekend Overview

Friday:
4:30pm – Arrive at Carleton early and help load boats and gear into the truck and cars.
5:30pm – Leave Carleton for Wilderness Tours
6:30pm – Buy dinner at the stop on the way usually in Arnprior
7:30pm – Arrive at Wilderness Tours, fill out waiver, set up camp.
9:00pm – Trip meeting. Party.

Saturday: Breakfast, get ready for the day, paddle, dinner, party, sleep.

Sunday: Pack up camp, breakfast, camp clean, paddle, camp clean, load into cars, back to Carleton (generally by 9pm).

Questions
Email events@cukc.ca