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Cancellation Policy
Full refunds will be issued on or before August 4, 2024, minus a $150 processing fee. Any cancellation received after this date will result in no refund. Please accept that there will be no exceptions to this policy. After August 4th you can transfer your registration to someone else. If you plan on doing this please get in contact with us with the details of who will be attending instead of you.
Please check with your Credit Card Company or insurance company to see if you can get supplementary cancellation insurance to protect yourself in the event you need to cancel.
Please keep in mind after August 4, 2025, the event has agreements and contracts with service providers, coaches, airlines, accommodation and meal providers that we must follow through on. There are no exceptions to this cancellation policy.
Refund requests must be directed to Christopher Lockyer info@bofsks.com or call 902-305-0051
Ocean conditions and winds can change quickly. We reserve the right to alter sessions to best suit the conditions. These changes will be necessary to keep everyone safe.
General Informtion
Each morning we meet at the Ye Olde Argyler for the morning briefing 8:30 sharp. At that time you will be given the details on the weather, tidal and swell forecast. The lead coach for the session you are in will call your name out and inform you what location you will be working in. You may be required to travel up to 25 minutes to your location to get the most out of the session you have signed up for.
The water temperature in late September in the lower part of the Bay of Fundy can vary. The average water temperatures would be around 12-14 C (Low 50’s F). Air temperatures can run between 14-20 C (High 60’s F). Thermal protection is required for all sessions. Wet suits with a paddling jacket will work but a dry suit would be a better choice. Any session that involves tidal currents, surfing, rocks will require the use of helmets. Please ensure you have all the other required coast guard equipment as well as extra clothing, water, snacks and personal paddling clothing. Kayaks must have two hatches and participants should wear skirts for most sessions at the event. PFD must be worn at all times while on the water at the event.
If you want to buy the chart for the area there are two that cover the paddling area. 4244 and 4242 they can be ordered from Maps and More http://www.mapsandmore.ca/
If you choose to rent a kayak they will be delivered to the event and there will be trailers travelling to most venues each day so transportation will not be an issue. No need to put boats on rental cars.
If you are looking to carpool, we would be happy to message participants and place it on our Facebook site to help you.
Traveling to Nova Scotia By Ferry
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