A trip around and through Coomera island at the mouth of the Coomera river. We will leave from Paradise Point (northern Gold Coast), returning to the same place via Wasp Creek.
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| Paddle Type | Sea kayaking |
| Start Date | 22-10-2016 |
| End Date | 22-10-16 |
| Trip days | 1 |
| Trip Leader | Martn Wynne |
| Grade | 1 |
| Distance(s) | 18 km (11km to lunch and 7 km return) |
| Paddle Outline | 7 AM Meet at UQ shed. 7:30AM Depart Shed 9 AM Arrive Paradise Point 9:45 Pretrip briefing 10 AM Depart 13:00 Lunch 14:00 Return 16:00 Arrive Paradise Point 16:45 Depart Paradise Point 18:15 Arrive Shed 19:00 Depart Shed |
| Paddle Duration(s) | About 4 hours of paddling plus time taken for lunch |
| Tide(s) | Low – 7:50 AM (0.56 m) (8:08 at PP) High – 2:32 pm (2.20 m) (2:42 at PP) |
| Moon | First Quarter on Sunday 23rd (Neap Tides) |
| Put in Point | From the beach off the Esplanade at Paradise Point, opposite the end of Muscovey Av – just south of the bridge to Sovereign Islands. QBD Map 8. R-13 |
| Take out Point | Same as put in |
| Departure time (put in) | 10 AM |
| Alternate Take Out Points | Emergency exits along the built up parts of Paradise Point and Sanctuary Cove. |
| Facilities | Toilets and water are available at Paradise Point |
| Maps |  Route |
| Put in Point(s) |  Put in and 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; ✓ Group Getting Lost; ✓ Heat Exhaustion / Hyperthermia; ✓ Hypothermia; ✓ Ineffective Rudder; ✓ Medical Condition(s); ✓ Missing / Broken Paddle; ✓ Paddle Related Injuries / Tendonitis / Blisters; ✓ Panic / Fear; ✓ Sea Sickness; ✓ Separation from Boat; ✓ 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 | Southport VMR (07) 5532 3417 |
| Nearest Medical Help and Contacts | Gold Coast University Hospital 1 Hospital Boulevard, off Parklands Drive, Southport, adjacent to Olsen Ave (emergency on Hollow’s way) 1300 74 4284 |
| 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); ✓ 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 | Bring wind/rain proof gear! |
| Check of Paddlers’ Equipment | ✓ Bailing Device; ✓ Footwear (covered); ✓ Medication; ✓ PFD; ✓ Paddle Leash; ✓ Spray Deck; ✓ Suitable Craft; ✓ Sunsmart Gear; ✓ Water; |
Logistics
| Boat Loading Location | Club Shed |
| Boat Loading Details | We will load on the morning before we leave. |
| Meet Location | Club shed |
| Meeting Time (meet location) | 7 AM |
| Depart Time (meet location) | 7:30 AM |
| Meet time (put in) | 9 AM |
| Go Home Time | 7 PM (probably earlier) |
| Costs | Wear and tear costs (~$10) Petrol costs (with your driver) $ for tea/coffee afterwards (if time) |
| Additional Comments/Instructions | We need to be particularly alert for Jet skis coming around narrow corners at irresponsible speeds while in Wasp creek. |
Registration
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