FAQ

No. The club is open to anyone over 18 years of age and older. As part of our UQ affiliation, we are required to have a certain percentage of members who are ordinary members (i.e. UQ students, ex-UQ students, UQ staff, etc). Limits may be applied if this became an issue.

Prices vary for students and non-students. Current costs are summarised here.

Yes. For insurance reasons you must be a financial member to use our equipment.

From 2007 you do not need to be a member of UQ Sport.

The club boatshed is located on MacGregor Drive, Building 30, on the banks of the Brisbane River opposite the athletics track and right next to the dive club and water ski club.

Nothing, Zero, Zilch, Zip, absolutely free.

Absolutely, but you must book (see the club rules). Boats cannot be booked if they are required for a club organised activity. If you are able, please make a donation to help with the upkeep of the boats and equipment.

If you sign out club gear and any of it is lost, you will have to pay for the replacement of that item.
If you sign out gear and it is damaged, you will not be required to pay any money unless it is shown that the gear was used in a negligent manner, in which case you will be required to contribute 50% of the cost to repair or replace the item. Please contact the equipment officer or club secretary as soon as possible because time limits apply to any insurance claims (see below).

Insurance is taken out via UQ sport as part of our affiliation. Details are available from UQ Sport. Note that there are time limits. Please also contact the club secretary if you wish to make a claim or have any queries. You must be a financial member of the club

Unfortunately this is not permitted. Space in the shed is at a premium, and we typically do not have space for additional boat storage. Only club boats are insured, and the club cannot accept responsibility for the loss or use of private equipment stored there by members. In addition, the club is not able to prevent use of the equipment by other members, or stop equipment becoming mixed up with the club's.
You are encouraged to lobby UQ sport and/or the university to provide boat storage points if you wish to commute using your own kayak. It is not permitted to commute to and from the University using a club boat.

We attempt to make most events things that the person with the least common experience can easily participate on, but some trips may require an advanced level of boat handling.
Please see the particular event for the level of experience required to participate and make sure to accurately portray your level of experience at that particular event when signing up. This way, the organiser can better plan the trip to accommodate you.

Great! We are always looking for new event ideas, whether or not you'd like to organise it. Since we are a club run by the members for the members, we always want to know what exactly you want to do. Contact the trip coordinator (or other committee member) and discuss your idea with them.

Yes, currently, all we ask for is that you are a) enthusiastic, b) have some experience organising/leading, c) have completed the event previously, and d) be a member.

Unfortunately not everyone can lead club trips due to insurance and liability. If you feel that you have adequate experience or qualifications and would like to lead some trips please contact the club President.

It's easy to help out. We keep our notice board (located inside the boat shed) updated with our current needs. Let us know how you'd like to help, and we'll get you started. Express your interest to a committee member. Thanks for your interest!!! Remember its your club, the more people that contribute, the more enjoyable the club.

If you are paddling on the river, you only need to sign the register by the door. However, if you want to take a boat away from the river for a trip then you must follow the procedures outlined on the attached page. Your first contact should be with the equipment officer. It is important that these procedures be followed.

If you do not understand, agree to, or sign the club waiver, you will be unable to participate in club events. This is for the club's protection and safety, and we appreciate your hassle-free signature.

The constitution can be downloaded by clicking on this link

Feel free to contact any of the club executives listed here.