Full moon paddles take place each month on the full moon. We will be taking advantage of the light of the full moon and paddling upsteam to a point which the group agrees is a good point to return from. Some paddles which coincide with Friday, Saturday or Sunday may be included with a BBQ/ picnic in Guyatt Park before or after the paddle.
Requirements
Bring head torch and rear white light. You must be seen from 360 degrees. Lightsticks, water bottle, spare clothing for after the paddle, Warm clothing in Winter, clothing to suit weather conditions, any personal medication
Dates, Leader(s) and contact (linked) |
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Paddle Type |
Flatwater | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Grade |
1 (note that you will often be paddling against the peak flooding tide of the month. If you have trouble with river currents, then this may not be for you). | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Duration |
1 – 2 hrs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Distance |
5-10km dependant on fitness of the least fit in the group | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Paddle Outline |
Departure will generally occur at 7:30pm in Summer and possibly a bit earlier in Winter – check the date and time (above). | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Paddle Duration |
Between 1-1.5 hours | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tides |
Strong tides occur during full moons. These paddles will typically include paddling during the peak incoming tide. If unsure of your ability to paddle in these conditions, please gain experience on the river during the daytime first.
See the tide information listed for the paddle date (above) |
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Moon |
Full | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sunset |
See the sunset times listed for the paddle date (above) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Put in Point |
UQCC shed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Take-out Point |
UQCC shed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Alternate routes |
Turning back earlier than planned | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Facilities |
UQCC shed facilities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Personal Gear |
Bring head torch and a rear WHITE light – white light must be seen from your boat from 360 degrees. Red bike lights are NOT acceptable. Lightsticks (attach to PFD), water bottle, spare clothing for after the paddle, Warm clothing in Winter, clothing to suit weather conditions, any personal medication.
Lightsticks are available from the party section of Coles, Woolworths, and Kmart and should be very cheap. These serve as a backup if your torch fails or gets wet (eg you fall in). Cheap head torches are often found near the battery section of Coles/Woolworths/Kmart ($5-$25). Small LED lights may also be in the cycling section of Kmart. |
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Required Equipment |
As above. Remember – No Glow = No Go! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Double check Equipment |
Lights, Suitable craft, PFD, paddle, medication, water, footwear | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Meet |
UQ club shed at 7:30pm in Summer and 6:30pm in winter | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Return |
UQ club shed approx 9-10 PM in summer and approx 8-9 PM in winter | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| General risks and management | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Risks and Hazards |
fatigue, hypothermia, cuts and bruises, Boat capsize, Boat traffic, Tendonitis, Paddle induced injuries, wind and current (weather), group separation, Darkness, Submerged hazards | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Risk minimisation |
Dress for the outdoors, Bring wind/ rain proof cag and warm dry top. Advise trip leader of any medical conditions beforehand. Make participants aware of boat traffic. Safety, communication, refresh participants about paddling on the river (from inductions). Group to stay in close configuration. Be prepared to return to the shed early. Don’t paddle too far with the tide.
Trip to be run in accordance with UQCC trip guidelines. Safety and communication gear to include the equipment (below). Risk assessment to be completed. Weather to be reviewed beforehand. |
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Paddler Requirements |
Paddlers should have a basic level of fitness, and participants to be paddling in a boat which they are familiar and stable in. Participants must bring thier own lights or glowsticks to paddle or risk missing out. Individuals must self-assess their, and their equipment’s, ability to participate in this level club event (grade 1) and should consult the trip leader if any aspect of their suitability requires clarification. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Safety Gear |
tow ropes, PFD, torch, light stick. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Communication |
whistles, mobile phone(s) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Emergency contact(s) |
UQ Security (07) 3365 1234 (3365 3333 if emergency). Also 000. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Medical conditions |
Please advise leaders if you have health issues or injuries that may affect participation (eg asthma, diabetes, heart conditions, allergies, epilepsy, etc) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Medical centre |
Mater Hospital | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Registration info |
Register to be sure of a spot, but otherwise just turn up and see if there is space. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Bad weather alternative |
Paddle will be called off in the event of rough weather or if the weather looks like it could deteroate into unsafe paddling conditions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Costs |
None |
