A night paddle to Southbank and back.
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 white light (e.g. head torch) and a rear 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.
Remember – NO GLOW = NO GO!
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!
- Towel and swimming gear if you want to swim in the Southbank lagoons
- Money for food (or bring your own).
Remember there are warm showers and a changing area in the shed complex.
Date: 22nd March 2019
Outline
- 4:30 PM Leave UQ Shed
- 5:45 PM Arrive Southbank
- Food (? Swim )
- 7PM Leave Southbank
- Clean boats 9 – 9:30 PM
Paddle type: Flatwater
Duration: ~5 hours (2.5 hrs paddling)
Grade: 1
Meeting time: 4:00 PM
Distance: 13 km
Tide: Low Tide ~ 5:30 PM
Location: University of Queensland
Leader: Steff
Leader Email Address Location: Inductors’ Contacts Page
| Register by: 20-03-2019 | Event ID: 190322F |
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