A trip along Coochin Creek, half way along the Pumicestone passage.
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See this secluded region before the area gets developed to hell…
| Paddle Type | Sea kayaking |
| Start Date | 8-10-2017 |
| End Date | 8-10-2017 |
| Trip days | 1 |
| Trip Leader | Martin Wynne |
| Grade | 1 |
| Distance(s) | 17-20 km, depending on stop point/group progress. Tidal assistance. Sheltered creek. |
| Paddle Outline |
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| Paddle Duration(s) | 6 hrs paddling with breaks |
| Tide(s) | Near the mouth of Coochin Creek Low 7:08 am (0.21m) High 12:59 pm (2.35m) Low 7:38 pm (0.38m) |
| Moon | Full moon on Wed 6th Oct |
| Sunrise – Sunset times | Sunrise 5:18 AM Sunset 5:51 PM |
| Put in Point | Boat ramp on Roys Road. |
| Take out Point | Boat ramp on Roys Road. |
| Departure time (put in) | 9 AM |
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| Facilities | None (basic toilet may be available at camping area). |
| Maps |  Coochin Creek Route Map |
| Put in Point(s) |  Roys Road Boat Ramp |
| Extra Files and Links | National Parks campsite info Map of campsite Review of campsite Extra review of campsite |
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; ✓ Hit by Paddle; ✓ Ineffective Rudder; ✓ Medical Condition(s); ✓ Missing / Broken Paddle; ✓ Paddle Related Injuries / Tendonitis / Blisters; ✓ Panic / Fear; ✓ Rocks and Submerged Objects; ✓ Sinking 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 must self-assess their, and their equipment’s ability to cope with this grade of club event. The club grading scale is located on the club website. This should be consulted prior to registration, and any concerns or anything needing clarification should be raised with the trip leader beforehand. ✓ Participants need the skills for the grade for the trip, unless modified below (Additional Comments). ✓ Participants should have an appropriate level of fitness. This is a trip that requires a moderate fitness level and a minimum sustained cruising speed as required by the {paddle grade |
| Emergency Contact Information | Emergency 000 |
| Nearest Medical Help and Contacts | Sunshine Coast University Hospital 6 Doherty Street Birtinya QLD 4575 Tel: (07) 5202 0000 |
| 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; ✓ VHF Radio; ✓ Whistle; |
| Additional or Emphasised Equipment | Water and food. |
| 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 | Load boats in morning. May have to meet earlier on Sunday to pack trailer if required. |
| Meet Location | Club shed |
| Meeting Time (meet location) | 6:30 AM |
| Depart Time (meet location) | 7 AM |
| Meet time (put in) | 8:30 AM |
| Go Home Time | 7 PM |
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| Additional Comments/Instructions | Watch of the Roys Road exit on the Bruce Highway. Now a major exit. Follow it to the passage, and then the ramp. The ramp has a car parking area next to it. |
Registration
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