Trinity Sea Kayaking F.A.Q.

FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS

COMFORT & SAFETY
HOW BEGINNER FRIENDLY ARE THE TOURS?
Very! Many of the people who paddle with us have never kayaked before. Our boats
are stable, comfortable, and easy to use, and we provide comprehensive instruction
on the beach before your tour leaves.   Experienced kayakers are also welcome to join
our tours.

HOW SAFE IS KAYAKING?
A guided sea kayaking tour is one of the safest ways to experience kayaking, and we
pride ourselves on offering a particularly safe and enjoyable experience. Our guides
are trained to Paddle Canada/British Canoe Union standards and have thousands of
hours of on-the-water trip leadership experience. We carry all of the regulated
equipment as required by the Canadian Coast Guard, as well as a comprehensive
range of additional safety, medical, and communication equipment.

DO I NEED TO BE A SWIMMER TO PARTICIPATE?
Not at all. Many non-swimmers participate in our tours, and we provide everyone, even
strong swimmers, with a comfortable, appropriately sized Personal Flotation Device
(PFD). All of our trips are fully guided, so there is always a guide close by for your
comfort and safety.

HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE ON A TYPICAL TRIP?
Our tours are a small group experience (never more than 12 paddlers), so there is
plenty of one-on-one interaction with our knowledgeable guides and naturalists.

ARE CHILDREN WELCOME ON ALL OF THE TRIPS?
We are a family-friendly company! Rather than have a firm cut-off age, we leave it to
the discretion of parents to decide if a particular trip is right for your child. It has been
our experience that young children (12 and under) are better suited to the shorter tours
(Harbour Tour and Sunset Tour). Please be realistic about your child's abilities, and
please remember that all children must paddle in a double kayak with a parent,
guardian, or one of our guides.

IS KAYAKING STRENUOUS?
Kayaking is a physical activity and does of course require some physical exertion, but
most people do not find it to be a particularly strenuous activity. We keep all of our trips
very beginner friendly and we try to set a pace that is comfortable and sustainable for
the entire group. We can tell you that paddlers from ages 3 to 92 have participated in
and enjoyed our tours.   Our Half-Day trip of is of course our most physical trip, with our
Sunset and Harbour Tours being the most relaxed. If you have any doubt as to
whether or not kayaking is suitable for you, or if you suffer from a medical condition, we
strongly encourage you to consult your physician before participating in this or any
physical activity.

ARE THERE WASHROOMS/CHANGEROOMS NEARBY?
Both are conveniently located right next to the Beach in Trinity.

WHAT TO BRING AND WEAR
WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING?
You do not need any special equipment or clothing to participate in our tours. We
provide everything that you need, including splash jackets, paddling gloves, and
waterproof cases for your cameras and other personal belongings.

WHAT SHOULD I WEAR?
We encourage our guests to dress comfortably in casual clothing, similarly to how you
would dress if you were going for a light hike or other outdoor activity. Lightweight,
synthetic fabrics are preferred over heavy cottons and denims.   It is a good idea to
bring sunglasses, a hat, and an extra layer such as a fleece, windbreaker, or sweater
(extra clothing can be stored in a dry compartment in your boat). Any comfortable
footwear such as sneakers or sandals will do - our guides will launch and land your
boat on dry land to keep your feet dry.

WHAT HAPPENS IF IT IS RAINING?
Our tours usually go ahead if it is raining - in fact rain in Trinity often brings especially
calm and serene paddling conditions. We have 100% waterproof jackets and
sprayskirts, so you can stay quite dry, even in heavy rain.

CAN I BRING MY CAMERA?
You are welcome to bring your camera along, and we provide waterproof camera
boxes that will protect your camera between usages. If you would rather not bring your
camera along, we are pleased to offer a keepsake 5x7 photograph of your kayaking
experience for only $5.

MAKING RESERVATIONS
ARE RESERVATIONS REQUIRED?
Reservations are not required but they are strongly recommended, particularly during
July and August. If you want to "take your chances" you can try meeting us at the beach
in Trinity 30 minutes or so before any of our scheduled departure times.

ARE PRIVATE TRIPS AVAILABLE?
We occasionally receive requests for private bookings for family events, business
groups, & honeymooning couples (what could be more romantic than a private sunset
tour?). We do our best to accommodate such requests. The minimum charge for a
private Half-Day Tour is $250, the minimum charge for a private Harbour or Sunset
Tour is $150, please contact us for full details.

WILL I GET BACK FROM MY TOUR IN TIME FOR THE
TRINITY PAGEANT, DINNER THEATRE, ETC.?
We encourage our guests to take advantage of the many activities and attractions in
the Trinity Area. To this end, we offer a variety of departure times so as not to conflict
with other activities. Our Half-Day tour will get you back in plenty of time for the Trinity
Pageant, our Harbour Tour will get you back in plenty of time for Dinner Theatre or an
evening play, and our Sunset Tour will give you the full day to enjoy hiking or other
activities in the area before your Kayak Tour.

WHEN SHOULD I SHOW UP FOR MY TOUR?
Please meet us at the beach 10 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time.

WHAT FORMS OF PAYMENT DO YOU ACCEPT?
We accept cash (Canadian and U.S.) ,
Interac, Visa, Mastercard, and American Express.