A three day trip (3.5 day including travel) along the southern side of Fraser island and into Tin Can Bay.
This trip was moved from April to the October long weekend (finer details such as tides/timings to be updated)
| Event ID: 211001S |
This is a trip along the Sandy Strait from the township of Poona along the south side of Fraser Island to Inskip Point and then into Tin Can Bay.
Fraser Island is the world’s largest sand island, and part of a unique sand island system running beside south east Queensland. It has spectacular scenery and is home to an abundant array of wildlife. We hope to see dugong and perhaps dingos.
On Friday we will load boats and drive up to Poona for the night, staying overnight at the Poona Palms Caravan Park (near the boat ramp put in point). We will paddle over to our Fraser island camp site in the middle of the day/afternoon. On Sunday we plan to paddle 22km through Tin Can Bay and camp for the night. Although this is long for grade 1, it is with the tide.
We plan to end the paddling at Tin Can Bay before noon on Monday (it’s a long weekend), and then drive back to Brisbane that afternoon/evening.
Paddlers are expected to be self-sufficient and will need to carry all food, water, camping and safety gear required for the trip.
Sails will be permitted BUT not essential on this trip.
COVID NOTES
The activity is run in accordance with the UQ Sport Approved Club Covid Policy (v5).
Please do not attend this activity if you have any associated symptoms
or have been near any hot spots.
This trip is subject to updated Qld Health, UQ, and UQ Sport Covid related advice.
FRIDAY NIGHT CAMPING / MEET AT
Poona Palms Holiday Park
103 Boronia Drive, Poona Queensland 4650
http://www.poonapalms.com.au
Phone: (07) 4129 8167
| Paddle Type | Sea kayaking |
| Start Date | 01-10-2021 (day/evening) |
| End Date | 04-10-2021 |
| Trip days | 3 (4 including travel) |
| Depart Date | Friday 1st October 2021 |
| Return Date | Monday 4th October 2021 |
| Paddle days | 3 |
| Trip Leader | Martin Wynne |
| Grade | 1 |
| Distance(s) | 1. Sat – 15 km (~ 3hr paddling) 2. Sun – 22 km (~ 4.5 hr paddling) 3. Mon – 8 km (~ 2 hr paddling) (Total – 45 km). |
| Paddle Outline | APPROXIMATE TO BE UPDATED for OCTOBER TIDES FRIDAY 1st October * Load boats at shed. Time TBC * Drive to Poona Camp site. * Car Shuttle by early arrivals (1.5hr) * Camp the night in the caravan park SATURDAY, 2nd October (High tide: 12:32 PM Poona) 10:30 AM Load boats & Briefing 11: 15 AM Early Lunch at Poona 11:45 AM Trip Briefing Noon: Depart from Poona boat ramp Potential stop(s) along Fraser Island 3:30 PM Arrive Coolooloi Camp Site SUNDAY 3rd October 6:30 AM Breakfast 7: 00 AM Break Camp / Load boats 8:00 AM Depart 8:30 AM enter Tin Can Bay 9:00 Dugong watching on way? 11:30 Stop Tin Can Bay / Lunch 12:30 Depart Tin Can Bay 2PM Arrive Poverty Point Campsite (High Tide: Tin Can Bay 1.25 PM) MONDAY 4th October (Low Tide: Tin Can Bay 8:06 AM) 6:30 AM Breakfast 7:00 AM Break Camp / Pack boats 8: 00 AM depart 10:00 AM Morning Tea Tin Can Bay 10:30 Car Shuttle (1.5hr) and unpack / wash gear. 12:00 Load boats 12:30 Lunch Tin Can Bay 14:00 Depart Tin Can Bay 18:00 Arrive St. Lucia / unpack gear (High Tide: Tin Can Bay 2:41 PM) |
| Paddle Duration(s) | Sat – 3 hrs Sun – 4.5 hrs Mon – 2 hrs |
| Tide(s) | TO BE UPDATED for OCTOBER At Elbow Point (near Coolooloi campsite) 1st Sat – Low 5:49 (0.67m); High 11:47 (1.68m); Low 17:21 (0.55m) 2nd Sun – Low 6:55 (0.77m); High 12:49 (1.57m); Low 18:12 (0.68m) 3rd Mon – Low 8:14 (0.82m); High 14:03 (1.51m) See Paddle Outline for local variations |
| Moon | Sat 1st: 75% Sun 2nd: 64% Mon 3rd: 54% Tue 4rd: Half moon (neap tides). |
| Sunrise – Sunset times | TO BE UPDATED for OCTOBER Sunrise: 5:47 AM -> 6:11 AM Sunset: 5:18 PM -> 5:42 PM |
| Put in Point | Boat ramp, end of Owen Cox St, Poona |
| Take out Point | Tin Can Bay Yacht Club at end of the Esplanade. |
| Alternate Route Variations | We can end the trip early at the alternate take out points (below). |
| Alternate Take Out Points | If conditions deteriorate we can complete the trip at aTin Can Bay on Sunday, or Inskip Camping area on Saturday or Sunday. |
| Facilities | There are no water, toilet or shower facilities at Coolooloi (Sat) or Poverty Point (Sun). Toilet and showers available at Poona (Friday). There is no tap water available except at Poona. Toilets available if we visit Inskip point (near Coolooloi) or Tin Can Bay, but don’t rely on this (bush toileting). Bring 3-4 L water per day (11-12L total) – in robust containers (no milk cartons!!) |
| Extra Files and Links | Fraser Island beach camping zones map (PDF) Additional Dangerous Animal Info * Dingo Safe tips * Be Dingo safe (link) * Dingo safe (flyer) * Crocodile Safe (rare sightings occur – non permanent population) * Marine Stingers (Irukandji jellyfish are reported on the western side of Fraser) |
Risks and Management
| Risks | |
| Sea Kayak Risk Assessment | UQCC Sea Kayaking Risk Assessment (Supplied on request); ✓ 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; ✓ Group Getting Lost; ✓ Heat Exhaustion / Hyperthermia; ✓ Hit by Paddle; ✓ Hypothermia; ✓ Ineffective Rudder; ✓ Medical Condition(s); ✓ Missing / Broken Paddle; ✓ Paddle Related Injuries / Tendonitis / Blisters; ✓ Panic / Fear; ✓ Rocks and Submerged Objects; ✓ Rough Seas; ✓ Sea Sickness; ✓ Separation from Boat; ✓ Sinking Boat; ✓ Strainers (Overhanging Trees / Mangroves / Fishing Lines / Structures); ✓ Sunburn; ✓ Surf; ✓ Tripping while walking; |
| Travel Risk Assessment | UQCC Travel Risk Assessment (Supplied on request); ✓ 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; ✓ Loads Falling from Vehicle or Trailer, or hitting occupants in accident; ✓ Towing Trailer; |
| Risk 1 | Marine stingers (Irukandji jellyfish) |
| Risk 1 Context | Irukandji jellyfish have occasionally sting visitors on the western side of Fraser in Summer months. |
| Risk 1 Management / Controls | Participants to be made aware of symptoms and location of first aid treatments. Vinegar carried as part of first aid equipment. |
| Risk 1 Before Management | Low |
| Risk 1 AFTER Management | Low |
| Risk 2 | Dingos |
| Risk 2 Context | Fraser has a wild dingo population and are likely to be encountered. |
| Risk 2 Management / Controls | Follow national parks dingo advice (see linked information). Do not feed dingos. Pack food and rubbish away (in boats not tents) or in Food storage cages at the campsite. Stand upright and do not run. Walk in groups if dingos around. |
| Risk 2 Before Management | Low |
| Risk 2 AFTER Management | Low |
| Risk 3 | Crocodiles |
| Risk 3 Context | Crocodile sightings have been reported in southern Fraser island. This is not a resident population. |
| Risk 3 Management / Controls | Participants made aware of reports and to remain vigilant especially when near the water’s edge. National park information to be followed (see links). |
| Risk 3 Before Management | Low |
| Risk 3 AFTER Management | Low |
| Risk Management | |
| Risk Alleviation | Group will have a PLB. Phone communication is generally available. Marine VHF radios will also be available (VMR communication). |
| 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 | Coast Guard Tin Can Bay QF17 Norman Pt, Tin Can Bay, Qld, 4580 Ph: 54864290 | Mob: 0419 798 651 VHF 16, 67, 80, 82 (CALLSIGN: VMR417) 06:00 – 18:00 Alternate: VMR Hervey Bay mob: (07) 4128 9666; VHF 16, 67, 22, 73 |
| Nearest Medical Help and Contacts | Maryborough Hospital Emergency (Closest from Poona) 185 Walker Street Maryborough QLD 4650 07 4122 8222 Gympie Hospital (Closest from Tin Can Bay) Address: 12 Henry St, Gympie QLD 4570 Opens 8AM – 4:30 PM Emergency department: Open 24 hours Phone: (07) 5489 8444 |
| Safety and Personal Equipment | |
| 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 sea kayaking); ✓ Whistle; |
| Safety Equipment | ✓ First Aid Kit; ✓ Hand Pump (1 per boat); ✓ Paddle Float (1 per boat); ✓ 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 | All water to be carried. Water can be filled at Poona. Approximately 11-12 L of water should be taken (3-4L per day). Ensure food is suitable (check packet food is what you think it is (not pastes/sauces etc). Camping stoves only (no fires). |
| Check of Paddlers’ Equipment | ✓ Bailing Device; ✓ Footwear (covered); ✓ Medication; ✓ PFD; ✓ Paddle Leash; ✓ Spray Deck; ✓ Suitable Craft; ✓ Sunsmart Gear; ✓ Water; |
Logistics
| Boat Loading | Friday 1st October 2021. Time TBC. |
| Boat Loading Location | Club Shed |
| Boat Loading Details | We will load boats before departing. |
| Meet Location | TBC – depending on transport method. |
| Costs | Poona Palms Holiday Park Camping ($14 to $20 TBC) (Friday night) National Park camping < $7 per night (two nights so ~$14) Money for potential Dinner on Friday night / Lunch on Monday Petrol money for your driver |
| Additional Comments/Instructions | Please bring mosquito repellent and sandfly ointment! |
REGISTRATION
| Register with: Martin Leader Email Address Location: Committee Contacts Page |
| Register by: 28-09-2021 (earlier if you need to do your rescue training) Event ID: 211001S |
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