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Byron Surf Weekend

Saturday, 06 June 2009
A semi-social trip to Byron Bay to train/play in the waves. This trip is sea-kayaking friendly, and confident sea kayakers are welcome. This is a chance for white-water and seakayak folks to meet up, compare skills, and share the odd beer.

Full Details
  • Fri 5th: Drive down in the evening (or the next day if you can't make it Friday)
  • Sat 6th: Camp, Surf, Sea kayak, sit by fire and have a good time.
  • Sun 7th: Camp, Surf, play and head home at a reasonable hour.
  • Mon 8th: Some people (who can) will stay on and come back on Monday.
Time: 6, 7 (& 8) June 2009
Duration: 2-3 days/1-3 nights
Paddle type: Whitewater kayaking (and sea kayaking - i.e. competent sea kayakers welcome)
Requirements: Prior bookings are essential
Gear: Camping gear, kayaks, food, hat, sun protection, towel, swimming gear, water bottles, safety gear (life-jackets, helmets, etc), 2L water
Basic Costs: Petrol money to whoever you get a lift with. A donation to the club to go toward gear replacement (if you are economically able - don't let this stop you coming). Camping fees ($50 to 55 for 3 nights - long weekend prices...).
Meet: Friday 5th June (evening) at boat shed around 6PM. Drive to Byron.
Destination: Byron Bay - Broken head campsite

Contact: Scott Olorenshaw (whitewater kayaking rep) *ASAP - as firm commitments are needed now

By Polobat | Scheduled for June 6, 2009 6:00 AM |

Basic Requirements

  • Basic fitness (if water based activity)
  • You must be a current financial member to participate (except for come and try events). Polo is open to members of Australian canoeing (i.e. members of most AC affiliated canoe clubs).
  • You must be able to swim (if event takes place on water)
  • You must have signed the club waiver and agreed to abide by the club's rules
About UQCC trips
  • Minimum and maximum numbers exist for club trips. Don't miss out, please book your place early.
  • Details are subject to change. Please check this web site regularly.
  • All trips may be changed due to circumstances or conditions, and trip leaders have the final decision on whether it goes ahead or not, and who goes (they will contact you if this happens).
  • Where there is an option to paddle double kayaks, then the first in get singles, and the last ones paddle doubles, unless people specifically want to take double kayaks or the trip leader decides differently.

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