New here - looking for paddling partners

[kayaklove]

Hi.  I'm new here.  I am going to be in Sudbury for about a month for school and I'm trying to find out what paddling there is in the area.  Anyone have any recommendations?  Thanks!

[cmecke]

Everything is running or will be running again after tomorrow
For play right now there is Stinson and Cats Ass. Stinson is park and play Cats Ass is a hike to get to but a much better wave. The water needs to come up a bit.

For River Running there is the Aux Sable, Temagami and Burwash all will be high.

Check the board, almost everyone post if they are going.

There are only 5 people that boat in Sudbury (sometime 7 if Gerry and Rob come out of retirement)

[cmecke]

directions are under this posting

River Advocacy & River Information

[Mike]

We are currently paddling at Stinson 1/2 hr east town.
Easy access park and play.

We will be out again Thursday should be driving by three pm.

[kenjarecki]

Vermilion River under bridge on Penage Lake Road about 25 min. west of town on Hgwy 55. Not bad. Two of us there tomorrow around 4ish.

[tvd]

Also new here, and new to river kayaking in general... Any pointers for a total newb lookin for a place to start?

[cmecke]

The hole at Stinson should come in when the water drops a bit more. Its located about 1km below the dam at Lake Wanapitei. Very safe and friendly place to learn. Water is still fairly cold if you are swimming alot. You can drive into the snowmobile bridge.

[tvd]

Thanks cmecke! I'm going to try to get out on the vermillion to test my boat's handling, maybe I'll check out the hole at Stinson on Sunday!