A day trip around Macleay Island in Moreton Bay
Trip will be concurrent with the Queensland Sea Kayak Club
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| Paddle Type | Sea kayaking |
| Start Date | 25-3-2018 |
| End Date | 25-3-2018 |
| Trip days | 1 |
| Trip Leader | Peter Voght |
| 2IC | Martin Wynne |
| Grade | 1 |
| Distance(s) | ~10-12 km |
| Paddle Outline | 6:30am meet at UQ Canoe Club Shed at 6:30am 7:30am Arrive at Orana Esplanade Victoria Point 8:30am Launch Paddle 10:30am – Morning tea of Pats Park Macleay Island 10:30am – 11:15am Training off Macleay Island 11:15am – Return paddle to Orana Esplanade 1:00pm – Arrive at Departure Point, Victoria Point 3:00pm – Arrive Back at UQ Canoe Club shed 3:00pm – 4:00pm Wash Boats |
| Paddle Duration(s) | 4- 5 hours |
| Tide(s) | At Victoria Point
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| Moon | First Quarter Moon on the 23rd (Monday) |
| Sunrise – Sunset times | At Victoria Point
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| Put in Point | Orana Esplanade (Cnr Orana Street), Victoria Point |
| Take out Point | Same as put in |
| Departure time (put in) | 8:30 AM |
| Alternate Route Variations | We may stop on Coochiemudlo Island (North East Beach) or circumnavigate Macleay Island |
| Alternate Take Out Points | Coochiemudlo Island |
| Facilities | Toilets at Pats Park, Macleay Island Toilets western side of Coochiemudlo island |
| Maps |  Paddle Route |
| Put in Point(s) |  Orana Esplanade, Victoria Point |
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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; ✓ Boat Traffic / Shipping; ✓ Capsize; ✓ Carrying Boats; ✓ Cuts, Sprains, and Strains; ✓ Dehydration; ✓ Drowning; ✓ Enter / Exit Boat; ✓ Equipment Failure; ✓ Fitness / Fatigue; ✓ Getting Separated from Group; ✓ Heat Exhaustion / Hyperthermia; ✓ Hit by Paddle; ✓ Ineffective Rudder; ✓ Medical Condition(s); ✓ Missing / Broken Paddle; ✓ Paddle Related Injuries / Tendonitis / Blisters; ✓ Panic / Fear; ✓ Rocks and Submerged Objects; ✓ Sea Sickness; ✓ Separation from Boat; ✓ Sinking Boat; ✓ Strainers (Overhanging Trees / Mangroves / Fishing Lines / Structures); ✓ Sunburn; ✓ Tripping while walking; |
| Travel Risk Assessment | UQ Assessment #57960; ✓ Breakdown or Breakdown in Remote Area; ✓ Chemical: Unleaded Petrol; ✓ Drowsiness while Driving; ✓ Incident or Accident while Driving; ✓ Injury from Loading / Unloading Equipment from vehicle; ✓ 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 must self-assess their, and their equipment’s ability to cope with this grade of club event. The club grading scale is located on the club website. This should be consulted prior to registration, and any concerns or anything needing clarification should be raised with the trip leader beforehand. ✓ Participants need the skills for the grade for the trip, unless modified below (Additional Comments). ✓ Participants should have an appropriate level of fitness. This is a trip that requires a moderate fitness level and a minimum sustained cruising speed as required by the {paddle grade |
| Emergency Contact Information | Emergencies only – 000 VMR Victoria Point 07 3207 8717 Coast Guard Redland Bay 07 3206 7777 VHF 16, 67, 73, 82, 81 |
| Nearest Medical Help and Contacts | VMR Victoria Point 07 3207 8717 Victoria Point Medical Centre 349-369 Colburn Avenue, Victoria Point 07 3401 9555 |
| Personal Equipment (check link) | ✓ Clothing you can get wet (on the water); ✓ Dry clothing (to keep warm); ✓ Equipment Requirements for Grade; ✓ 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; ✓ 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; ✓ 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; ✓ Signal Mirror; ✓ V-Sheet; ✓ VHF Radio; ✓ Whistle; |
| Additional or Emphasised Equipment | Please make sure you bring water (2-3 ltrs), lunch, snacks, sun protection and footwear. You will be getting wet so be prepared with swimming gear, towel and also change of dry clothes. Water and snacks need to be accessible whilst you paddle. |
| Check of Paddlers’ Equipment | ✓ Bailing Device; ✓ Footwear (covered); ✓ Medication; ✓ PFD; ✓ Paddle Leash; ✓ Spray Deck; ✓ Suitable Craft; ✓ Sunsmart Gear; ✓ Water; |
Logistics
| Boat Loading | 24-3-2018 5:30 PM |
| Boat Loading Location | Club shed. |
| Boat Loading Details | All attends are required to assist with loading the trailer. Please come and learn how. |
| Meet Location | Club Shed |
| Meeting Time (meet location) | 6:30 AM |
| Depart Time (meet location) | 7 AM |
| Meet time (put in) | 8AM |
| Go Home Time | 3pm at Club Shed |
| Costs | $10 wear and tear contribution for club gear. Petrol for your driver. A few extra dollars for a coffee afterwards (if time). |
| Additional Comments/Instructions | It is not essential to have demonstrated a sea kayak T rescue or wet exit. However we prefer that the majority of participants have done so at one of our Induction Pool sessions on a Tuesday night or attended the Introduction to Sea Kayaking paddle. Please inform the leaders if you have not done a T-rescue and/or a wet exit, or if you aren’t sure or confident. |
Registration
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