by Debbie Darling
What began inauspiciously with a drive through the pouring rain to Muskoka, quickly turned into one of the most enjoyable experiences one could hope for. There were five of us paddlers in all: Keith Rodgers our gracious leader, Mike and Sharon, Howard and me, Debbie. This was my first trip since joining the club, hence my status as a GLSKA “virgin.”
John Fitzsimons
The next time you are in San Francisco and have some time on your hands, instead of heading north for Napa give a thought to travelling south to Monterey to do some ocean kayaking to get away from the frenzy of the city. Unlike a lot of places on the Pacific coast, because of its semi protected nature you can actually kayak on the ocean at Monterey Bay without fear of giant waves and with easy access from numerous sandy beaches. And the water is relatively warm by Pacific Ocean standards, although you’ll still need a wetsuit. In past I had confined my Pacific Ocean kayaking to inlets where the school bus size of the rocks comprising the local jetty provided some sense of the size and power of the waves that can be encountered by the ocean.
by John Fitzsimons
Have you ever headed out on a trip into Georgian Bay half expecting the campsite to be strewn with the unmentionable mementos of past travellers, but been pleasantly surprised to find everything as it should be?
by Bob Farrington
Photographs by Rob Muylwyk
Friday, May 25, dawned overcast, gloomy and generally depressing. Carol and I had camped Thursday night at Cyprus Lake so we could start fresh Friday morning. We checked out of the Park with a bright young woman whose husband ran an outfitting/guiding operation from Tobermory. We happened to mention that we were planning to kayak to Flowerpot Island.
by Jennifer Kilbourne
A beautiful island on a gorgeous weekend. What more could a paddler ask for?
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In this Release Agreement, the term Sea Kayaking Activities shall include but is not limited to: all activities, events or services provided, arranged, organized, conducted, sponsored or authorized by the Releasees and shall including moving water, still water, lake and ocean kayaking; loan or rental of kayaks (hereinafter "the boats") and other equipment; orientational and instructional courses, seminars and sessions; all travel, transportation, and accommodation; food, beverage including water supply, use of equipment, and multi-day camping or overnight stays in the outdoors.
In this Release Agreement, the term "Negligence" includes the failure by the Releasees to use such care as a reasonably prudent and careful guide, instructor, trip organizer or sea kayaking operator would use under similar circumstances, or breach of any other duty of care imposed by law.
Participation in Sea Kayaking Activities involves various risks, dangers and hazards including the risk of serious injury, paralysis or death. Sea Kayaking Activities often take place in remote wilderness locations, where assistance, medical and first aid services and evacuation may not be readily available, and communication may be difficult or not possible. The risks, dangers and hazards that may be encountered include, but are not limited to: accidents which occur during transportation or travel to and from the departure point; slips and falls while getting into or out of the boats; overturning of the boats; loss of balance; impact or collision with objects; cold water immersion; repetitive strain injuries; dislocated shoulders; hypothermia; drowning; changing and inclement weather conditions including storms, high wind, high waves, and lightning; encounters with domestic or wild animals; infectious disease contracted through viruses, bacteria, parasites, and fungi which may be transmitted through direct or indirect contact; negligence on the part of other participants; and NEGLIGENCE ON THE PART THE RELEASEES. I UNDERSTAND THAT NEGLIGENCE INCLUDES FAILURE ON THE PART OF THE RELEASEES TO TAKE REASONABLE STEPS TO SAFEGUARD OR PROTECT ME FROM OR WARN ME OF THE RISKS, DANGERS AND HAZARDS OF PARTICIPATING IN SEA KAYAKING ACTIVITIES.
Please refer to the GLSKA Risk Management Strategy section of their website for further information regarding the risks, dangers and hazards that may be encountered during Sea Kayaking Activities.
RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS, ASSUMPTION OF RISKS AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT (hereinafter the "Release Agreement") BY ACCEPTING THIS DOCUMENT YOU WILL WAIVE OR GIVE UP CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO SUE FOR NEGLIGENCE OR BREACH OF CONTRACT OR TO CLAIM COMPENSATION FOLLOWING AN ACCIDENT
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I AM AWARE OF THE RISKS, DANGERS AND HAZARDS ASSOCIATED WITH PARTICIPATING IN SEA KAYAKING ACTIVITIES AND I FREELY ACCEPT AND FULLY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, DANGERS AND HAZARDS AND THE POSSIBILITY OF PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR LOSS RESULTING THEREFROM.
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