The Paddler ezine Issue 49 Late Summer 2019 | Page 130
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Two miles east of Hen Island is an area called Point
Grondine. If you reach this area, be careful. There is a
shallow shelf, two miles long, that extends out towards
the open lake for four miles. If a southwest or southeast
wind is blowing towards this point, as the water hits this
shallow shelf, the waves quickly build into an anomaly,
growing three times the predicted size.
Monitor the Canadian Marine Forecast on your
weather radio, which is extremely accurate for 36
hours out. If they predict an average wave height in
Georgian Bay of 3-4 feet (one-metre), then Point
Grondine will be 12 feet (3.6 metres).
If solitude and open space are what you’re seeking,
you’ll find them in abundance on this destination. Be
advised that this trip involves long stretches of open
water so paddlers should be comfortable with three-
foot (one-metre) waves and strong winds.
RESOURCES
For more information about Traci’s 2017 record
attempt or her 2020 upcoming expedition, visit
her website at: www.justaroundthepointe.com/
Twitter @StellarTourD4ce
Facebook: Justaroundthepointe
Hauling Assets
Bill Priesman
Contact on (517) 599-7806
Killarney Outfitters
Ted East
Contact on (705) 287-2828