Grade 1 sea kayak trip leader training weekend to South Currigee, South Stradbroke island. Please register interest soon so places can be secured.
This involves a weekend trip in Moreton Bay. It will cover equipment, trip planning, tides, navigation, rescues, and group management.
If you think you have the skills and interest please email Martin. The event is external to the club and there are only a few places. Even if you can’t make the dates but are still interested, please email so we can work out the level of interest is (eg if more training places are needed).
Due to bad weather, the trip changed from Peel island to South Currigee on South Stradbroke island.
| Date | Sat and Sun 1st & 2nd Feb 2014 |
Trip Leader(s) |
John Simmons (Martin Wynne 2IC) |
Summary |
A weekend Camping trip to South Currigee on South Stradbroke island for Grade 1 trip leader training. |
Paddle Type |
Sea Kayaking |
Grade |
1 |
Duration |
2 days/td> |
Distance |
~10 km total |
Description |
This weekend is for members wanting to become a QSKC Grade 1 Trip Leader. The sessions cover boat control, self-rescue and assisted rescues, group management, water and weather assessment, basic navigation, trip planning and more.
We will paddle from Biggera Waters on the Gold Coast to South Currigee campsite on South Stradbroke island for the night, returning the same way the next day. We will undertake grade 1 trip leader training in the adjacent waters and during our paddle. We will camp overnight at the campsite. |
Paddle Outline |
Sat
Sun
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Paddle Duration |
Sat: 1 hrs to South Currigee. 3-4 hours of training sessions. Sun: 3-4 hrs training and 1 hrs to mainland |
Tides |
Sat (@Gold Coast Seaway – Similar times at Currigee) High 9:21 (1.84 m); Low15:40 (0.-0.05m); high 21:40 (1:38m) Sun (@Gold Coast Seaway – Similar times at Currigee) Low 3:27 (-0.05 m); high 10:06 (1:76m); Low 16:24 (-0.02m) |
Moon |
New Moon Fri 31st Jan (Spring tides) |
Sunrise/set |
Sat: Sunset 18:42 Sun: Sunrise 4:56 |
Put in Point |
Car Park – Anglers Esplanade (cnr Jennifer Avenue) Biggera Waters (see map below) |
Take-out Point |
Car Park – Anglers Esplanade (cnr Jennifer Avenue) Biggera Waters (see map below) |
Facilities |
Hot showers, toilets, cooking and facilities (BBQ) are available. |
Personal Gear |
See participant gear list for this grade of club trip. A comprehensive list for expeditions is on the club website (a source of ideas) |
Required Equipment |
*As per Club Grade 1 requirements
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Recommended Equipment |
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Double check Equipment |
Suitable craft, spray deck, PFD, paddle, paddle leash, bailling device, medication, water, footwear |
Pre-trip meeting |
Friday afternoon at Club shed to load trailer (6PM) |
Loading boats |
Fri 31st Jan: 6 PM at UQCC Shed. |
Meet |
UQ club shed at 6:00 AM Sat morning, departing for Gold Coast at 6:30 AM |
Meet time at Biggera waters |
7:30:00 AM, departing 8:30 AM |
Return |
Load kayaks onto trailer and depart Gold Coast by 3:30 PM. Return to Brisbane 4:30 PM. Go home by 5:30 PM. |
| RISK AND RISK MANAGEMENT |
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Risks and Hazards |
Sunburn, fatigue, dehydration, cuts and bruises, Boat capsize, Boat traffic, Tendonitis, Paddle induced injuries, wind and current (weather), drowning, rocks, land and marine fauna, medical conditions, equipment failure |
Risk minimisation |
Dress for the outdoors, Bring wind/ rain proof cag. Advise trip leader of any medical conditions beforehand. Make participants aware of boat traffic. Safety, communication, and emergency gear. Ensure all safety equipment is accessible and basic knowledge is imparted on its use. Group to stay in close configuration.
Trip to be run in accordance with UQCC trip guidelines. Safety and communication gear to meet club trip requirements for grade of trip, and includes the equipment below. Risk assessment to be completed beforehand where this includes examination of relevant club risk assessments. Weather to be reviewed beforehand and updated during the trip where possible. |
Paddler Requirements |
Paddlers should have an appropriate level of fitness, this is a trip that requires moderate fitness level. Individuals must self-assess their, and their equipment’s, ability to participate in this level club event (grade 1) and should consult the club grading system on the website and the trip leader if any aspect of their suitability requires clarification. Participants must be familiar with, and have demonstrated, a wet exit and T-rescue (in sea kayaks) while a member of the club. |
Safety Gear |
Split paddle with group, tow ropes, paddle float, compass, PFD, bailer, Sea kayak with deck lines and sealed compartments, hand pumps, rescue stirrup, first aid kit, chart, torch, light stick, repair kit (as per UQCC trip requirements for this grade) |
Communication |
whistles, mobile phone(s), VHF radio, PLB, V sheet, flares, signal mirror (as per UQCC trip requirements for this grade) |
Emergency contact(s) |
Southport Coast Guard, Phone: (07) 5531 1421, VMR 440 Coast Guard Southport, Frequencies monitored VHF 73,21,22,67,81,82,and 16 |
Medical conditions |
Please advise leaders if you have health issues or injuries that may affect participation (eg asthma, diabetes, heart conditions, allergies, epilepsy, etc) |
Map Launch Point |
Car Park – Anglers Esplanade (cnr Jennifer Avenue) Biggera Waters  |
Map of paddle route |
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Registration info |
Please register your interest with Martin by email (first come first served). Please include
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Register by |
29th Jan |
Bad weather alternative |
This is the bad weather alternative (the planned trip was to Peel island) |
Costs |
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