Katabatik

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Sea kayaking

Winter kayak excursion at Cap-à-l'Aigle

Description

Exclusive: unusual winter kayak experience!

Dare to push the kayak experience to a new high during the season where ice still floats down the River. You can have a front row seat for the grandiose spectacle of nature's quiet strength. These four hours of activities will allow kayakists to find themselves in an exceptional setting and to satisfy their need for adventure and discovery.

» Detailed schedule winter kayaking 2013

Discover

  • The unique feeling of being the first and the only ones on the water.
  • The coastal landscapes of La Malbaie and Cap-à-l'Aigle in winter.
  • Beautiful cliffs with cascades of ice.
  • An area where aquatic birds (Common Eiders and Long-Tailed Ducks) concentrate.

The environment you will be visiting:

The proposed excursions will allow you to tame the icy waters of the St. Lawrence estuary at the end of winter and in early spring. Icebergs and ice floes, seals and Long-tailed Ducks, sunshine and blue sea water... be among the chosen few who paddle out at this time of year!

About safety

Thanks to the much closer supervision of participants, the use of double kayaks and the wearing of warm clothes, sea kayaking turns out to be as secure and stimulating in winter as it is in summer.

Information and price

Opening period

February 23 to April 13, 2013, weekends only.

Reception

Marina Port de Refuge, 10, rue de la Grève, La Malbaie, G5A 2R3

Price for each participant

Les taxes ne sont pas incluses.
Age Rates Groups 8 and+
18 and +85 $77 $
10-1775 $68 $

Package

The package includes…

  • A 4 hr winter kayak activity
  • Introduction to basic kayaking
  • Supervision by a professional guide
  • Nautical material and dry bags
  • Dry-suit and accessories
  • Warm beverages and snacks


The package excludes…

  • Your personal sports garments
  • Taxes (14.975 %)
  • Guide gratuities, at your discretion

Equipment

Included equipment

  • Double polyethylene sea kayak
  • Neoprene overall-Long Johns /Janes
  • Top layer: semi-dry anorak
  • 3 mm neoprene socks and felt boots
  • Poogies and neoprene gloves
  • 2-piece Dry-suits also available
  • PFD (flotation jacket)
  • Dry bag, Sprayskirt, paddle

Required equipment

  • 2 Wool or Polar sweaters
  • Long sports underwear
  • Tuque, warm mitts, (avoid leather), scarf
  • Spare clothes
  • Sunglasses, suntan lotion
  • Enough water for the whole day.

Route and length

Cap-à-l'Aigle to La Malbaie - return

Port de Refuge de Cap à l'Aigle marina installations for reception

Distance
Approximately 6 km
Difficulty level

Easy route, starting points may vary slightly in winter. Excursion is accessible to beginners who aren't afraid of the cold :-) as well as experienced paddlers.

Duration
  • 4hrs total
  • Technical preparation and training: 1hr
  • Kayak excursion: 2hrs to 2hrs 30min

Departure hours

Departures are usually scheduled between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m., according to the variable cycle of the tide.

Map

Booking

Reservation conditions

  • Reservation requests using the form included below will be processed quickly.
  • We shall call you to complete your reservation
  • Reservations must be confirmed by credit card.
  • The deposit at the reseration is 50% of the total amount.

Cancellation policy

  1. In case of cancellation by Katabatik for reasons of security related to weather conditions:

    • A new reservation is made at the customer's convenience;
    • If it is impossible for the customer to make a new reservation, the excursion is cancelled free of charge.
    • The decision to cancel made by Katabatik always takes place at the starting point and departure time of a given activity.

  2. For reservations cancelled by the customer:

    • You can modify or cancel your reservation free of charge up until noon (12 p.m.) the day before the activity.
    • For any cancellation made after noon (12 p.m.) the day before the activity, the 50 % deposit is not refundable.