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Rockin’ the River 2024 – Event Information Sheet

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Thank you for registering for the 4th annual Rockin’ the River event! We are thrilled that you are taking part in this unique experience and want to make sure you have all the information you need to have a great time.

NEW THIS YEAR will be a MANDATORY safety meeting with your flotilla leader. This will take place a half hour before your launch, so we recommend that you have all of your equipment unloaded beforehand.

In regards to washroom access, there is a washroom at the Sports Park and then the next one isn’t available until the end, at the Free Spirit Tours base in the Schoonertown Park. We therefore recommend that you use the facilities before your departure.

The paddle should take at least 3 hours to complete, but you’ll be paddling with the current so it should be easy paddling.

Here is a list of things to bring/wear:

  • Hat
  • Sunscreen
  • Bug spray
  • Rain jacket (just in case)
  • Water shoes/sandals
  • Food/snacks

If you are bringing your own boat, please remember to bring the following:

  • Life jacket
  • Paddle
  • Safety kit (must include rope, whistle, flashlight, bailer – orange kit available at Canadian Tire – mandatory by law)

*Note: It is illegal to have open alcohol containers or be under the influence while you are paddling

If you are renting a boat from Free Spirit Tours, we will provide you with the above.

Here is a the location of Klondike park, where the event will begin https://www.google.com/maps/place/Klondike+Park/@44.4776209,-80.013474,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x882a86a7cf6717bb:0x80248cd5f534d8b6!8m2!3d44.4776209!4d-80.0108991!16s%2Fg%2F11cmb7x266?authuser=0&entry=tts

Here is the location of the Schoonertown Parkette, where the event will end https://www.google.com/maps/place/Schoonertown+Parkette/@44.4900952,-80.0500642,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x882a87b934081ba5:0x1d4f34002a3353ca!8m2!3d44.4900952!4d-80.0474893!16s%2Fg%2F11f7g91hm5?authuser=0&entry=tts

If you ordered T-shirts they will be available at the check in table.

If you have any questions about anything beforehand, please contact Free Spirit Tours at the below phone numbers:

Jennie: 705 606-0867
Joel: 519 373-2222

We look forward to seeing you on the river!

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