Paddle from Victoria point to Blakesley Anchorage on North Stradbroke Island, via Macleay island. Camp overnight and then return via Lucas Passage and the “secret garden”.
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| Paddle Type | Sea kayaking |
| Start Date | 2-6-2018 |
| End Date | 3-6-2018 |
| Trip days | 2 |
| Trip Leader | Jane Baker |
| 2IC | Martin Wynne |
| Grade | 1 |
| Distance(s) | 11 km there 17km back with the option to explore further if group is keen. |
| Paddle Outline | Saturday • 6:30 Meet club shed • 6:45 Depart shed • 8.15 Pre trip Briefing • 8.30 Depart • 9.30 Arrive Macleay island for morning tea • 10:00 Depart • 13.30 Arrive Blakesley’s or explore nearby Sunday • 08:30 pack boats • 10:30 Arrive Macleay Island for coffee • 11:30 derart • 13:30 Arrive Victoria Point • 14:30 Return to shed |
| Paddle Duration(s) | 6 hour paddling |
| Tide(s) | Saturday
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| Moon | Waning moon |
| Sunrise – Sunset times | Saturday:
Sunday:
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| Put in Point | VMR boat ramp carpark on left at end of Colburn Avenue, Victoria Point. |
| Take out Point | Blakesley’s Passage (on North Stradbroke Island), and take out back at the put in point at Victoria Point. |
| Departure time (put in) | 8.30 AM |
| Alternate Route Variations | Journey can be done in reverse if wind from SW |
| Alternate Take Out Points | Redland Bay Dunwich and ferry back |
| Facilities | No Toilets available No fresh water available Only rubbish bins |
| Chart Information | MB8 Southern Moreton May maps 5,6,7,8 https://www.msq.qld.gov.au/Boating-maps/Moreton-Bay-guides |
| Maps |  Blakesley’s route |
| Put in Point(s) |  Put in point in park outside the VMR and next to the VMR boat ramp. |
| Take Out Point(s) |
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; ✓ Darkness falls / Stranded Overnight; ✓ Dehydration; ✓ Drowning; ✓ Enter / Exit Boat; ✓ Equipment Failure; ✓ Fitness / Fatigue; ✓ Getting Separated from Group; ✓ Group Getting Lost; ✓ Heat Exhaustion / Hyperthermia; ✓ Hit by Paddle; ✓ Hypothermia; ✓ Ineffective Rudder; ✓ Listed Risks Not Applicable; ✓ Medical Condition(s); ✓ Missing / Broken Paddle; ✓ Paddle Related Injuries / Tendonitis / Blisters; ✓ Rocks and Submerged Objects; ✓ Rough Seas; ✓ Sea Sickness; ✓ Separation from Boat; ✓ Sinking Boat; ✓ Strainers (Overhanging Trees / Mangroves / Fishing Lines / Structures); ✓ Sunburn; ✓ Tripping while walking; |
| Travel Risk Assessment | UQ Assessment #57960; ✓ Becoming Lost; ✓ Chemical: Unleaded Petrol; ✓ 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 must be familiar with, and have demonstrated, a wet exit and T-rescue (in a sea kayak) while a member of the club. ✓ 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 |
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| Nearest Medical Help and Contacts | Macleay Island Bay Islands Medical Service (07)3409 5434 27 Russell Terrace, Macleay Island QLD 4184 Dunwich |
| Personal Equipment (check link) | ✓ Camping Gear (e.g. tent, sleeping mat, sleeping bag); ✓ Clothing you can get wet (on the water); ✓ Cooking gear; ✓ 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; ✓ Spare Paddle; ✓ Torch / Glow stick; |
| Communications | ✓ Flares; ✓ Mobile Phone; ✓ PLB/EPIRB; ✓ Signal Mirror; ✓ V-Sheet; ✓ VHF Radio; ✓ Whistle; |
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| Check of Paddlers’ Equipment | ✓ Bailing Device; ✓ Footwear (covered); ✓ Medication; ✓ PFD; ✓ Paddle Leash; ✓ Spray Deck; ✓ Suitable Craft; ✓ Sunsmart Gear; ✓ Water; |
Logistics
| Pre-trip Meeting | 0:0 |
| Boat Loading | 1-6-2018 5:00 PM |
| Boat Loading Location | at shed |
| Boat Loading Details | load trailer or cars |
| Meet Location | shed |
| Meeting Time (meet location) | 6am |
| Depart Time (meet location) | 6.15 AM |
| Meet time (put in) | 7.30 AM |
| Go Home Time | 3- 4pm Sunday |
| Costs | $20 Wear and tear Some $ for if we stop for coffee |
| Additional Comments/Instructions |
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Registration
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