Flatwater Trips in 2010

The Noosa river is a favourite trip for paddlers. We'll leave from Elanda Point, cross lake Cootharaba, and head up the Noosa river to a campsite. We plan to spend an afternoon walking up to the sand patch (a feature of the Great Sandy National Park). This is a very beautiful paddle on an unspoilt river. Have a look at pictures from the report from previous trips in 2006 and earlier.

This is an overnight trip taking sea kayaks and staying at Camp 3 in the QPWS camp grounds in the Cooloola National Park. We will leave from Elanda Point on Saturday and return on Sunday afternoon.

The trip is suitable for relative beginners who can do the distance with frequent rests. Specific sea kayak skills are not needed, but you should have the ability to do the distances in a loaded sea kayak. A good place to test your abilities, build up fitness, enjoy the scenery, and have some fun.

Info: Cooloolah National Park map where we will paddle, General information for kayaking in the area
Extra info: Local map of the area, Satellite map, QPWS Cooloolah National Park (Broad park map)
Time: Saturday 17th to Sunday 18th of April 2010
Duration: 2 days (overnight)
Distance: 40 km total (~20 each day, about 4-5 hrs paddling)
Paddle type: Sea kayaking
Accommodation: Camping. If you lack some (or all) camping gear, please let us know. The club may be able to supply you with some (be early).
Basic Costs: Petrol money to whoever you get a lift with. A donation to the club go toward gear replacement (if you are economically able - don't let this stop you coming). QPWS camping fees.
Gear: you will need camping gear and food for 2 days as well as paddling Gear. Please contact the organiser for complete gear list - includes sunscreen, hat, warm clothes
Transport: Please contact the organiser for transport info. Please let them know if you can bring a car or if you can take a kayak (although this may not be needed)
Meet: At the club shed Sat morning (time TBA)
Put in and take out: Elanda Point QPWS station.

Registration: Email Martin (webadmin)
Organiser: Michael Wynne (treasurer)

Meet Monday evenings at 7:15 PM at shed

Looking for a paddle in the evenings but it's too dark? Do you have trouble getting to the Uni for afternoon paddles due to work? Maybe you just like the idea of paddling under the stars and city lights. For the next month or few, we are running a weekly night paddle on Monday evenings.

Paddling safe
Paddling at night has extra dangers. You must have adequate lights (it is critical that other boats see you easily from a distance). Basic lights consist of a front light (e.g. head torch) and a rear WHITE light, or a raised bright 360 degree white light. Glo-sticks alone or one unidirectional light are not sufficient (but a good addition to your PFD). Red bike lights are not acceptable. Bring warm gear in case it is cold.

Requirements

• Lights! - front and back and bright and white (spare batteries too)
• PFD - you will be required to wear a PFD at all times
• Group - we need to keep together as a group
• Sides - we need to stay to the sides of the river as much as practical to reduce exposure to other (bigger) boats.
• Warm gear - it may be cold... bring sufficient warm gear. Keep additional dry gear in your backpack/car in case you get wet!

Remember there are warm showers and a changing area in the shed complex.

Outline

• 7:15PM (sharp) meet at shed
• 9:30PM approximate finish time

Paddle type: Flatwater
Duration: 1 - 2 hours
Grade: 1
Meeting time: 7:15 PM sharp
Distance: 7-14 km (depending on speed, time, and ability)
Location: University of Queensland building 30 - UQ Canoe club boat shed
Address: North river end of Sir William MacGregor Drive, St. Lucia

Schedule

• Monday evening - 03 May 2010
• Monday evening - 10 May 2010
• Monday evening - 17 May 2010
• Monday evening - 24 May 2010
• Monday evening - 31 May 2010
• Monday evening - 07 June 2010
• Monday evening - 14 June 2010
• Monday evening - 21 June 2010
• Monday evening - 28 June 2010
• Monday evening - 05 July 2010
• Monday evening - 12 July 2010
• Monday evening - 19 July 2010
• Monday evening - 26 July 2010
• Monday evening - 02 August 2010
• Monday evening - 09 August 2010
• Monday evening - 16 August 2010
• Monday evening - 23 August 2010
• Monday evening - 30 August 2010
   
• Email to check

Contact: Matt with any questions or queries.
Leaders one of : Matt / Martin / Michael / Jonathan

The third annual Club Championships is on. There will be events to cater for everyone from someone who has just joined the club to the seasoned expedition paddler.  After the social relays and races, the afternoon will conclude with a BBQ at the shed.  

Great prizes courtesy of Rosco Canoes and their suppliers

Prizes include

• an Ainsworth wing paddle supplied by Watertoys Australia (old name was Mission) <-- An awesome prize!
• Aquapack water proof cases - Aquapack sports for phones or Aquapack keymaster for electronic keys or small phones (these are really handy) supplied by Next Destination
• A Kokokat Sunwester hat from Paddlesports australia
• T-shirts from Wilderness Systems
• Paddling books from Queensland Canoeing.

All these products, and so much more, are available at Rosco Canoes in Kedron. This is one of the closest canoe stores to UQ - and it's dedicated entirely to canoeing.

With prizes like these, you do not want to miss this event!

Time: 2 PM till sunset
Food: A barbecue is planned for sunset, after the last race
Cost: $5

Races for every skill level. Meet other club members.

Contact: Paul

Details are in the linked Flyer

ICC Race Flyer.pdf

Contact: Martin