A chance to try out potential new sea kayaks for the club.
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| Paddle Type | Sea kayaking |
| Start Date | 18-6-2016 |
| End Date | 18-6-2016 |
| Trip days | 1 |
| Trip Leader | Martin Wynne |
| 2IC | Peter Voght |
| Grade | 1 |
| Distance(s) | n/a |
| Paddle Outline |
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| Paddle Duration(s) | 1 hour |
| Tide(s) | 6:38 AM (High) 12:31 PM (Low) |
| Moon | Full Moon Mon 20th June |
| Put in Point | Mouth Loders Creek (Len Fox Park) near the boat ramp (opposite the Gold Coast Coast Guard). End of Marine Parade next to the the Gold Coast Highway, Labrador |
| Take out Point | Same as Put in |
| Departure time (put in) | ~11 AM |
| Put in Point(s) |  Loders Creek |
Risks and Management
| Sea Kayak Risk Assessment | UQ Risk Assessment #45934 ✓ Animals and Plants (major injury) ✓ Animals and Plants (minor injury) ✓ Bad Weather / Weather Change ✓ Capsize ✓ Carrying Boats ✓ Drowning ✓ Enter / Exit Boat ✓ Equipment Failure ✓ Medical Condition(s) ✓ Rocks and Submerged Objects ✓ Separation from Boat ✓ Sunburn ✓ Tripping while walking |
| Travel Risk Assessment | UQ Assessment #57960 ✓ Breakdown or Breakdown in Remote Area ✓ Chemical: Unleaded Petrol ✓ Incident or Accident while Driving ✓ Injury from Loading / Unloading Equipment from vehicle ✓ Loads Falling from Vehicle or Trailer, or hitting occupants in accident |
| 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. |
| Emergency Contact Information | Gold Coast Coast Guard (07) 5531 1421 Opposite put in point. Emergency services 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 ✓ Footwear suitable for paddling, swimming and extra for on land ✓ Paddle clothes to protect from cold/wind (e.g. thermal/spray jacked or cag) ✓ Sun protection (hat, sunglasses, long sleeved paddle clothes, sunscreen, etc) ✓ Water and snacks accessible while paddling |
| Kayak Equipment | ✓ PFD and paddle ✓ Paddle tie ✓ Pump, sponge, bailer, and paddle float ✓ 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) ✓ Spare Paddle |
| Communications | ✓ Mobile Phone; ✓ PLB/EPIRB; ✓ Whistle; |
| Check of Paddlers’ Equipment | ✓ Bailing Device; ✓ Footwear (covered); ✓ Medication; ✓ PFD; ✓ Suitable Craft; ✓ Sunsmart Gear; ✓ Water; |
Logistics
| Boat Loading | 18-6-2016 9:30 |
| Boat Loading Location | Adventure Outlet Shop 5, 3 Jackman Street Southport Trade Centre Southport Qld 4215 |
| Boat Loading Details | We will load boats at Adventure Oulet |
| Meet Location | Club Shed |
| Meeting Time (meet location) | 7:45 AM |
| Depart Time (meet location) | 8 AM |
| Meet time (put in) | 10 AM |
| Go Home Time | 12:30 – 1 PM |
| Additional Comments/Instructions | We will be paddling in the vicinity of the mouth of the creek. Particular vigilance will be needed for boat traffic. |
Registration
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