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River Paddling

Going for a paddle on the river? Are you happy if someone else comes along, or you are looking for a paddle partner? Maybe someone else is planning to paddle around the time your want to? Let others know by submitting to this virtual paddle board.

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Only for paddles from the club shed. Check the calendar for upcoming paddles.

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Full moon paddle (2015 schedule)

Full moon paddles take place each month on the full moon. We will be taking advantage of the light of the full moon and paddling upsteam to a point which the group agrees is a good point to return from. Some paddles which coincide with Friday, Saturday or Sunday may be included with a BBQ/ picnic in Guyatt Park before or after the paddle.

Requirements
Bring head torch and rear white light. You must be seen from 360 degrees. Lightsticks, water bottle, spare clothing for after the paddle, Warm clothing in Winter, clothing to suit weather conditions, any personal medication


Dates, Leader(s) and contact (linked)
Date Time Leader Tide Sunset
Fri 6 March 7:30PM Martin High: PM
Fri 3 April 7:30PM Martin High: PM
Sun 3 May 6:30PM Martin High: PM
Sun 30 Aug 7:00PM Martin High: 10:08 PM (Bris Bar) 5:30 PM
Sun 27 Sept 7:00PM Martin High: 8:58 PM (Bris bar) 5:46 PM
(moonrise 4:50 PM)

Paddle Type		 Flatwater

Grade		 1 (note that you will often be paddling against the peak flooding tide of the month. If you have trouble with river currents, then this may not be for you).

Duration		 1 – 2 hrs

Distance		 5-10km dependant on fitness of the least fit in the group

Paddle Outline		 Departure will generally occur at 7:30pm in Summer and possibly a bit earlier in Winter – check the date and time (above).

Paddle Duration 		Between 1-1.5 hours

Tides		 Strong tides occur during full moons. These paddles will typically include paddling during the peak incoming tide. If unsure of your ability to paddle in these conditions, please gain experience on the river during the daytime first.

See the tide information listed for the paddle date (above)

Moon		 Full

Sunset		 See the sunset times listed for the paddle date (above)

Put in Point		 UQCC shed

Take-out Point		 UQCC shed

Alternate routes		 Turning back earlier than planned

Facilities		 UQCC shed facilities

Personal Gear		 Bring head torch and a rear WHITE light – white light must be seen from your boat from 360 degrees. Red bike lights are NOT acceptable. Lightsticks (attach to PFD), water bottle, spare clothing for after the paddle, Warm clothing in Winter, clothing to suit weather conditions, any personal medication.

Lightsticks are available from the party section of Coles, Woolworths, and Kmart and should be very cheap. These serve as a backup if your torch fails or gets wet (eg you fall in). Cheap head torches are often found near the battery section of Coles/Woolworths/Kmart ($5-$25). Small LED lights may also be in the cycling section of Kmart.

Required Equipment		 As above. Remember – No Glow = No Go!

Double check Equipment		 Lights, Suitable craft, PFD, paddle, medication, water, footwear

Meet		 UQ club shed at 7:30pm in Summer and 6:30pm in winter

Return		 UQ club shed approx 9-10 PM in summer and approx 8-9 PM in winter
 

General risks and management

Risks and Hazards		 fatigue, hypothermia, cuts and bruises, Boat capsize, Boat traffic, Tendonitis, Paddle induced injuries, wind and current (weather), group separation, Darkness, Submerged hazards

Risk minimisation		 Dress for the outdoors, Bring wind/ rain proof cag and warm dry top. Advise trip leader of any medical conditions beforehand. Make participants aware of boat traffic. Safety, communication, refresh participants about paddling on the river (from inductions). Group to stay in close configuration. Be prepared to return to the shed early. Don’t paddle too far with the tide.

Trip to be run in accordance with UQCC trip guidelines. Safety and communication gear to include the equipment (below). Risk assessment to be completed. Weather to be reviewed beforehand.

Paddler Requirements		 Paddlers should have a basic level of fitness, and participants to be paddling in a boat which they are familiar and stable in. Participants must bring thier own lights or glowsticks to paddle or risk missing out. Individuals must self-assess their, and their equipment’s, ability to participate in this level club event (grade 1) and should consult the trip leader if any aspect of their suitability requires clarification.

Safety Gear		 tow ropes, PFD, torch, light stick.

Communication		 whistles, mobile phone(s)

Emergency contact(s)		 UQ Security (07) 3365 1234 (3365 3333 if emergency). Also 000.

Medical conditions		 Please advise leaders if you have health issues or injuries that may affect participation (eg asthma, diabetes, heart conditions, allergies, epilepsy, etc)

Medical centre		 Mater Hospital

Registration info		 Register to be sure of a spot, but otherwise just turn up and see if there is space.

Bad weather alternative		 Paddle will be called off in the event of rough weather or if the weather looks like it could deteroate into unsafe paddling conditions

Costs		 None

General contact: Ross Darnell