\n| \n Recommended Equipment<\/b>\n <\/td>\n | \n\n- Minimum 3 litres of water – there is water\/showers\/toilets at the campsite<\/li>\n
- Footwear suitable for paddling and swimming (please NO thongs (ie no flipflops)!) Also footwear on land.<\/li>\n
- Wind\/spray jacket to protect from wind\/cold\/rain<\/li>\n
- Food \/ Nourishment\/water for the duration of the trip (some should be accessable)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n| \n Check Equipment<\/b>\n <\/td>\n | \n Suitable craft, spray deck, PFD, paddle, paddle leash, bailing device, medication, water, footwear\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n Paddler Requirements<\/b>\n <\/td>\n | \n Paddlers should have an appropriate level of fitness, this is a trip that requires moderate fitness level. The Bay can be calm but can also change dramatically with winds and tides also playing a factor. Individuals must self-assess their, and their equipment’s, ability to participate in this level club event and should consult the trip leader if any aspect of their suitability requires clarification.<\/p>\n Participants must be familiar with, and have demonstrated, a wet exit (using spray decks). The trip will follow the coastline and will not be a long distance from the shore so prior T-rescues are not required. However, If you have not previously demonstrated a T-rescue using sea kayaks, you will be required to learn and demonstrate this on the trip (i.e. you will get wet).\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n Meet<\/b>\n <\/td>\n | \n UQ Club shed at 5:30 AM to finalise boats and gear, Depart for Cleveland 6:00 AM\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n Meet time at Put in point<\/b>\n <\/td>\n | \n AM – on water at 9 AM (or earlier if possible)\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n Risks and Hazards<\/b>\n <\/td>\n | \n Sunburn, fatigue, hypothermia, dehydration, Sea sickness, cuts and bruises, Boat capsize, Boat traffic, Rough seas, Paddle related injuries, wind and current (weather), group separation, land and sea fauna, travel.\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n Steps to reduce risk<\/b>\n <\/td>\n | \n Dress for the outdoors, Bring wind\/ rain proof cag. Advise trip leader of any medical conditions beforehand. Make participants aware of boat traffic. Safety, communication, and emergency gear. Ensure all safety equipment is accessible and basic knowledge is imparted on its use. Group to stay in close configuration.\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n Safety Gear<\/b>\n <\/td>\n | \n Spare paddle, tow ropes, paddle float, compass, PFD, bailer, sea kayak with deck lines and sealed compartments, hand pumps, First aid kit, chart, torch, light stick.\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n Communications<\/b>\n <\/td>\n | Mobile phone(s), VHF radio, PLB, whistles, flares, signal mirror, V sheet\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n Emergency Contact(s)<\/b>\n <\/td>\n | \n\tVMR Dunwich 3409 9338, VMR 455 Raby Bay tel 3821-2244 (0600-1800) A\/H 0427 372 830 – Channels 16, 21, 67, 73, 81<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n Medical Conditions<\/b>\n <\/td>\n | \n Please advise leaders if you have health issues or injuries that may affect participation. Ensure medication is carried and is accessible.\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n Medical Centre<\/b>\n <\/td>\n | \n\n- Dunwich Ambulance and Marie Rose Medical Centre (24hrs emergency) 9AM-noon daily 34099059<\/li>\n
- Yulu Burri Ba Medical Centre (M-F 8:30AM – 4:30PM) 34099596<\/li>\n
- Point Lookout Medical Centre: 34098660<\/li>\n
- Police Dunwich: 34096020<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n| \n Map of Paddle Route<\/b>\n <\/td>\n | \n![\"272-Dunwich-Amity](\"https:\/\/www.uqcanoeclub.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/import\/272-Dunwich-Amity) <\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n| \n Register info<\/b><\/p>\n (required prior to the event)<\/b>\n <\/td>\n | \nPlease register your interest with Martin Wynne<\/a> by email (first come first served).
\n Please indicate –<\/p>\n\n- your mobile phone number<\/li>\n
- whether you have transport (and how many people you can transport if so)<\/li>\n
- whether you have roof racks for kayaks (and how many kayaks you can carry if so)<\/li>\n
- if you can tow a trailer<\/li>\n
- if you have previously demonstrated a wet exit and\/or T-rescue (in sea kayaks) while a member of this club (training can be done by prior arrangement)<\/li>\n
- what your skills level is to assist planning. It will not be fun if you are not up to it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n| \n Register by<\/b>\n <\/td>\n | \n 26th May. Places are limited and you may miss out on a place on the ferry if too late – so earlier is MUCH safer. Participants must register their interest prior to the event. [TRIP IS NOW FULL]\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n Costs<\/b>\n <\/td>\n | \n\n- Wear and tear contribution for club gear used. ~$10 per day<\/li>\n
- Petrol money for your driver.<\/li>\n
- Car Ferry cost to get the boat to Stradbroke and back ~$25<\/li>\n
- Camping fees $10\/night<\/li>\n
- Contribution to the trailer tower for extra petrol (if needed).<\/li>\n
- A few extra dollars in case of coffee stop or club meal (most people are doing a club meal on Sat night), or unplanned expenses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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