Intro to Navigation

Understanding marine navigation is a fundamental aspect of staying safe in kayaking and planning trips.

This workshop provides foundation skills required to plan your own paddling trip. It will cover basic navigation skills for a trip. It is open to all members. It is essential for anyone considering obtaining any formal qualifications..

Duration: 1-2 hrs
Discipline: Seakayaking
Date: Wed 24th June 2026
Time: 6:30 PM – don’t be late (aim for 6:15!)

Venue: UQ – Forgan Smith Building (building 1) – second floor (Room E212). This building makes of the straight part of the D shape of the UQ Great Court.

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