A day trip paddling along the Brunswick river from Brunswick Heads to Mullumbimby and back.
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Note that this is a little longer than the 15km for a grade 1 paddle so if you are a beginner paddler please test yourself via your regular paddling on the Brisbane river first. There is some tidal assistance, but it is close to a neap tide (ie the weakest for the month).
| Paddle Type | Sea kayaking |
| Start Date | 8-10-2016 |
| End Date | 8-10-2016 |
| Trip days | 1 |
| Trip Leader | Martin Wynne |
| Grade | 1 |
| Distance(s) | 22 km (mostly tidal assistance) |
| Paddle Outline | 6:30 AM – Meet at the Club Shed 7:00 AM – Depart St. Lucia 9:00 Arrive Brunswick Heads 10:00 AM – Depart Brunswick Heads 12 PM – Lunch 1 PM – Depart Mullumbimby 3:30 PM – Arrive Brunswick Heads 4:30 PM – Depart for Brisbane 6:30 PM – Arrive Brisbane 7-7:30 PM – Leave shed. |
| Paddle Duration(s) | 4-5 hrs |
| Tide(s) | Brunswick Heads
Mullumbimby
(Queensland times – NSW time is 1 hr later) |
| Moon | Neap tides on 9 th October |
| Sunrise – Sunset times | 5:50 PM (Qld time) |
| Put in Point | Memorial Park, Mona Lane (on the bend), Brunswick Heads |
| Take out Point | Same as put in |
| Departure time (put in) | 10 AM |
| Alternate Take Out Points | South side of Federation Bridge, Brunswick Tce, Mullumbimby. |
| Facilities | None close at Mullumbimby – walk down Tincogan St until service station ( Dalley St) or Public toilet (McCougan’s Lane) Brunswick Hotel, Brunswick heads |
| Maps |  Brunswick River Route |
| Put in Point(s) |  Brunswick River Put in / Take out Point |
Risks and Management
| Sea Kayak Risk Assessment | UQ Risk Assessment #45934; ✓ Animals and Plants (major injury); ✓ Animals and Plants (minor injury); ✓ Bad Weather / Weather Change; ✓ Boat Traffic / Shipping; ✓ Capsize; ✓ Carrying Boats; ✓ Cuts, Sprains, and Strains; ✓ Dehydration; ✓ Drowning; ✓ Enter / Exit Boat; ✓ Equipment Failure; ✓ Fitness / Fatigue; ✓ Getting Separated from Group; ✓ Heat Exhaustion / Hyperthermia; ✓ Hypothermia; ✓ Ineffective Rudder; ✓ Medical Condition(s); ✓ Missing / Broken Paddle; ✓ Paddle Related Injuries / Tendonitis / Blisters; ✓ Paddling in the dark / Night Paddling; ✓ Panic / Fear; ✓ Rocks and Submerged Objects; ✓ Strainers (Overhanging Trees / Mangroves / Fishing Lines / Structures); ✓ Sunburn; ✓ Tripping while walking; |
| Travel Risk Assessment | UQ Assessment #57960; ✓ Becoming Lost; ✓ Breakdown or Breakdown in Remote Area; ✓ Chemical: Unleaded Petrol; ✓ Drowsiness while Driving; ✓ Incident or Accident while Driving; ✓ Injury from Loading / Unloading Equipment from vehicle; ✓ Loads Falling from Vehicle or Trailer, or hitting occupants in accident; ✓ Towing Trailer; |
| Paddler Requirements | ✓ Conditions can be calm, but can change dramatically with winds and tides contributing significantly to this. ✓ Paddlers must advise leaders if they have health issues or injuries that may affect participation. Ensure medication is carried and is accessible. If unsure, they should check with their doctor beforehand. ✓ Participants must be familiar with, and have demonstrated, a wet exit and T-rescue (in a sea kayak) while a member of the club. ✓ Participants need the skills for the grade for the trip, unless modified below (Additional Comments). |
| Emergency Contact Information | Marine Rescue Brunswick Heads (02) 6685 0148 |
| Personal Equipment (check link) | ✓ Clothing you can get wet (on the water); ✓ Dry clothing (to keep warm); ✓ Equipment Requirements for Grade; ✓ Food adequate for trip duration; ✓ Footwear suitable for paddling, swimming and extra for on land; ✓ Paddle clothes to protect from cold/wind (e.g. thermal/spray jacked or cag); ✓ Review potential equipment; ✓ Sun protection (hat, sunglasses, long sleeved paddle clothes, sunscreen, etc); ✓ Water – 3L per day (4L if camping); ✓ Water and snacks accessible while paddling; |
| Kayak Equipment | ✓ Dry bag; ✓ PFD and paddle; ✓ Paddle tie; ✓ Pump, sponge, bailer, and paddle float; ✓ Sea Kayaking Required Equipment List; ✓ Spray Deck (if you have never used one tell the leader before you register!); ✓ Suitable paddle craft (sea kayak if seakayaking); ✓ Whistle; |
| Safety Equipment | ✓ First Aid Kit; ✓ Hand Pump (at least 1 per 2 boats); ✓ Paddle Floats (at least 1 per 2 boats); ✓ Repair Kit; ✓ Rescue Stirrup; ✓ Spare Paddle; ✓ Torch / Glow stick; |
| Communications | ✓ Flares; ✓ Mobile Phone; ✓ PLB/EPIRB; ✓ Signal Mirror; ✓ V-Sheet; ✓ Whistle; |
| Additional or Emphasised Equipment | You will need to bring snacks and water that you can access while paddling.
Bring a packed lunch you can eat at the park. |
| Check of Paddlers’ Equipment | ✓ Bailing Device; ✓ Footwear (covered); ✓ Medication; ✓ PFD; ✓ Paddle Leash; ✓ Spray Deck; ✓ Suitable Craft; ✓ Sunsmart Gear; ✓ Water; |
Logistics
| Boat Loading | 7-10-2016 6:30 PM |
| Boat Loading Location | Club Shed |
| Boat Loading Details | We will load boats / trailer in the evening. Please come and help! |
| Meet Location | Club Shed |
| Meeting Time (meet location) | 6:30 AM |
| Depart Time (meet location) | 7 AM |
| Meet time (put in) | 9 AM |
| Costs | Wear and tear contribution ~$10 Petrol money Money for coffee somewhere? |
Registration
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