A day trip to Wavebreak island on the Gold Coast to learn the basic skills needed for sea kayaking.
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| A training trip around Wavebreak island. We will stop on the beach of the island, facing the Gold Coast Seaway, for lunch and training activities. If conditions are unsuited (eg wind/wind direction or swell/waves) we may use the alternate route to South Currigee.
Note this trip is limited to 10 people (the club as 9 boats). Don’t leave it too late to register. There may be 1 or 2 other more experienced club members coming along too to help. Training Outline Phase 1 (prior to on water activity) Phase 2 (on water on route) Phase 3 (arrival at IN WATER skill training session) Phase 4 (trip home) |
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| Paddle Type | Sea kayaking; Training |
| Start Date | 3-4-2016 |
| End Date | 3-4-2016 |
| Trip days | 1 |
| Trip Leader | Martin Wynne |
| 2IC | Maija Raudsepp |
| Grade | 1 |
| Distance(s) | 5km (8 km if alt route taken) |
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| Paddle Duration(s) | 3-4 hr |
| Tide(s) | High 4:44 AM (1.47m) Low 11:14 AM (0.32m) High 5:17 PM (1.2m) |
| Moon | Half Moon 1st April (neap tides) New moon 7th April (spring tides) |
| Put in Point | Cnr Burrows St and Marine Parade |
| Take out Point | Same as put in point |
| Departure time (put in) | 9-10 AM |
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| Maps |  Route Wavebreak Island  Alternative Route to South Currigee on South Stradbroke island |
| Put in Point(s) |  Cnr Burrows St and Marine Parade |
Risks and Management
| Sea Kayak Risk Assessment | UQ Risk Assessment {#45934 https://www.risk.admin.uq.edu.au/Task/Default.aspx?TaskID=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 ✓ Entire Group Capsizing ✓ Equipment Failure ✓ Fitness / Fatigue ✓ Getting Separated from Group ✓ Heat Exhaustion / Hyperthermia ✓ Hypothermia ✓ Ineffective Rudder ✓ Medical Condition(s) ✓ Missing / Broken Paddle ✓ Paddle Related Injuries / Tendonitis / Blisters ✓ Panic / Fear ✓ Sea Sickness ✓ Separation from Boat ✓ Sinking Boat ✓ Strainers (Overhanging Trees / Mangroves / Fishing Lines / Structures) ✓ Sunburn ✓ Tripping while walking |
| Travel Risk Assessment | UQ Assessment {#57960 https://www.risk.admin.uq.edu.au/Task/Default.aspx?TaskID=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 ✓ Listed Risks Not Applicable ✓ 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 need the skills for the {grade http://www.uqcanoeclub.net/pages/seakayak/seakayak-grading-scale.html?id=id01} for the trip, unless modified below (Additional Comments). |
| Emergency Contact Information | VMR Southport 5591 1300 VHF 16, 22, 67, 73, 82 Seaway tower: 5591 2948 (located on the Gold coast spit, broadwater side, south of the seaway) Emergency: 000 |
| Nearest Medical Help and Contacts | Gold Coast University Hospital 1300 744 284 1 Hospital Blvd, Southport (near Olsen Ave and Smith St. Motorway) |
| Personal Equipment (check link) | ✓ Clothing you can get wet (on the water) ✓ Dry clothing (to keep warm) ✓ Equipment {Requirements for Grade http://www.uqcanoeclub.net/pages/seakayak/seakayak-grading-scale.html?id=id01} ✓ 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 http://www.uqcanoeclub.net/pages/seakayak/sea-kayak-equipment-checklist.html} ✓ 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 http://www.uqcanoeclub.net/pages/seakayak/sea-kayak-equipment-checklist.html} ✓ 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; ✓ V-Sheet; ✓ VHF Radio; ✓ Whistle; |
| Additional or Emphasised Equipment | Sea kayaks, skirts, paddle leashes, bailers and PFDs. Dry bags if you have them else from the club. You will get wet. Bring dry paddling gear to change into after the training session and for lunch. Bring a picnic lunch, snacks, at least 3L WATER, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, insect repellent, money, hat, towel, warm gear, wind and rain proof top and change of clothing as you can get wet. |
| Check of Paddlers’ Equipment | ✓ Bailing Device; ✓ Footwear (covered); ✓ Medication; ✓ PFD; ✓ Paddle Leash; ✓ Spray Deck; ✓ Suitable Craft; ✓ Sunsmart Gear; ✓ Water; |
Logistics
| Boat Loading | |
| Boat Loading Location | Club Shed |
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| Meet Location | Club Shed |
| Meeting Time (meet location) | Now 6:30 AM |
| Depart Time (meet location) | 7:30 AM |
| Meet time (put in) | 8:30 AM |
| Go Home Time | 6 PM |
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Registration
| Register by | 1-4-2016 Participants must register their interest prior to the event. |
| Register with | Martin |
| Leader Email Address Location | Committee Contacts Page |
| Event ID | 160403S |
| Event organisers and leaders: Check registrations here (copy the event ID first). Login required. | |
