{"id":773,"date":"2017-09-22T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-22T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uqcanoeclub.net\/wp\/2017\/fraser-island-expedition\/"},"modified":"2021-04-13T01:25:31","modified_gmt":"2021-04-12T15:25:31","slug":"fraser-island-expedition","status":"publish","type":"club_events","link":"https:\/\/www.uqcanoeclub.net\/wp\/club_events\/2017\/09\/fraser-island-expedition\/","title":{"rendered":"Fraser Island Expedition &#8211; Great Sandy Strait"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>An eight day expedition along the <span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\">western<\/span> southern side of Fraser island (9 including travel). For more experienced paddlers and campers.<br \/>\n<!--more--><br \/>\nNote this trip is full. If you are a higher level paddler and are interested, let us know.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">This is a different plan to the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.uqcanoeclub.net\/club_events\/2017\/09\/fraser-island-urangan-to-wathu\/\">original plan<\/a>. This was altered due to windy NNW forecasts over much of the week.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><big><big><strong>Monitor our progress <a href=\"https:\/\/share.garmin.com\/KevinTownsend\">here<\/a>. Password: UQCCFraser<\/strong><\/big><\/big><\/p>\n<p>A link to stream it real time in Google earth is also <a href=\"https:\/\/inreach.garmin.com\/feed\/ShareLoader\/KevinTownsend\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<table border=\"1\" width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"3\" align=\"center\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\">\n<table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" align=\"left\"><small><small><b>Event ID<\/b>: 20170922Sv2<br \/>\n<\/small><\/small><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\" align=\"center\"><small><small><b>Last Modified<\/b>: 2017-09-22 06:59:57<br \/>\n<\/small><\/small><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\" align=\"right\"><small><small><b>Version<\/b>: 2<br \/>\n<\/small><\/small><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><center>This is a trip along the Sandy Strait from River Heads along the south side of Fraser Island to Inskip Point and Tin Can Bay. The trip replaces the planned trip in Hervey bay along the western side of Fraser island, north of Urangan due to windy weather forecasts.<\/p>\n<p>Fraser Island is the world&#8217;s largest sand island, and paxrt 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.<\/p>\n<p>This is a multi-day trip for experienced paddlers where participant numbers are limited for safety and camp site limitation reasons. Paddlers are expected to be self-sufficient and will need to carry all food, water, camping and safety gear required for the trip. This expedition will be run concurrently with a concurrent trip by the Queensland Sea Kayak Club.<\/p>\n<p>On Friday we will load boats and drive up to Urangan for the night, staying overnight at the Harbour View Caravan Park (beside the put in point).<\/p>\n<p>We plan to arrive at Tin Can Bay around the middle of Saturday and drive back to Brisbane that afternoon\/evening.<\/p>\n<p>Sails will be permitted BUT not essential on this Expedition.<\/p>\n<p>FRIDAY NIGHT CAMPING AT URANGAN<br \/>\nHarbour View Caravan Park, Urangan<br \/>\nhttp:\/\/www.caravanparkherveybay.net.au\/<br \/>\nPhone: 07 4128 9374<br \/>\n1 Jetty Road<br \/>\nHervey Bay Queensland Australia<\/p>\n<p>Poona Palms Caravan Park<br \/>\nBoronia Drive, Poona 07 4129 8167<\/p>\n<p><\/center><\/p>\n<table border=\"1\" width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"3\" align=\"center\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"right\" valign=\"top\" width=\"15%\"><b>Paddle Type<\/b><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">Sea kayaking<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"right\" valign=\"top\" width=\"15%\"><b>Start Date<\/b><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">22-09-2017<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"right\" valign=\"top\" width=\"15%\"><b>End Date<\/b><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">30-09-2017<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"right\" valign=\"top\" width=\"15%\"><b>Trip days<\/b><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"right\" valign=\"top\" width=\"15%\"><b>Depart Date<\/b><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">23-09-2017<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"right\" valign=\"top\" width=\"15%\"><b>Return Date<\/b><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">30-09-2017<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"right\" valign=\"top\" width=\"15%\"><b>Paddle days<\/b><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"right\" valign=\"top\" width=\"15%\"><b>Trip Leader<\/b><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">Peter Voght<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"right\" valign=\"top\" width=\"15%\"><b>Grade<\/b><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"right\" valign=\"top\" width=\"15%\"><b>Distance(s)<\/b><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">1. Sat &#8211; 16 km<br \/>\n2. Sun &#8211; 0 km<br \/>\n3. Mon &#8211; 18 km<br \/>\n4. Tue &#8211; 13 km<br \/>\n5. Wed &#8211; 14 km<br \/>\n6. Thu &#8211; 0-15 km<br \/>\n7. Fri &#8211; 0-15 km<br \/>\n8. Sat &#8211; 18 km<\/p>\n<p>Total &#8211; 80 &#8211; 110 km max 20km per day).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"right\" valign=\"top\" width=\"15%\"><b>Paddle Outline<\/b><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">0. Friday, Load boats at shed. Drive to Urangan Camp site (depart by 1 PM). Camp the night in the caravan park<\/p>\n<p>1. Saturday, 23 Sept 2017 &#8211; River Head to Ungowa Campsite (16kms)<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Up at 4:00 AM Up and pack tents (or a bit earlier if you need the time)<\/li>\n<li>4:15 AM Drive to River Heads<\/li>\n<li>4:40 AM Unload boats and equipment<\/li>\n<li>5:00 AM Car Shuttle to Poona<\/li>\n<li>7:00 AM Breakfast and pack boats<\/li>\n<li>8:15 Trip briefing<\/li>\n<li>8:30 on water<\/li>\n<li>10 AM Stop at Wangoolba Creek<\/li>\n<li>11: 30 AM Arrive Ungowa campsite and set up camp (High tide ~11:12 AM)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>2. Sunday, 24 Sept 2017 &#8211; Ungowa Campsite rest day (high tide 11: 45 AM)<\/p>\n<p>3. Monday, 25 Sept 2017 &#8211; Ungowa to Garry&#8217;s Anchorage (18kms) (High tide ~ 12:35 PM)<\/p>\n<p>4. Tuesday 26 Sept 2017 &#8211; Garry&#8217;s Anchorage to Poona Palms Caravan Park (13kms) (High tide 1:06 PM)<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Water refill, showers, toilets.<\/li>\n<li>Car shuttle &#8211; Group 1: retrieve cars from River Heads (2 hr). Group 2: Shuttle to Tin Can Bay (1 hr)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>5. Wednesday, 27 Sept 2017 &#8211; Poona Palms Caravan Park to Coolooloi Campsite (14kms) (high tide 2:03 PM (Poona) -&gt; ~ 1:20 PM (Coolooloi))<\/p>\n<p>6. Thursday, 28 Sept 2017 &#8211; Coolooloi Campsite (rest day or local paddles). (Low\/high tides 7:15AM\/2:35PM)<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Paddle to\/from Inskip (toilets at Inskip). Walk to ocean beach<\/li>\n<li>Paddle toward Hook point\/ Ferry dropoff, and then walk to ocean beach.<\/li>\n<li>Explore Pelican Bay on the south side of Inskip Point.<\/li>\n<li>Relax\/no paddle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>7. Friday, 29 Sept 2017 &#8211; Coolooloi Campsite (rest day or local paddles). (Low\/high tides 8:32AM\/3:55PM)<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Paddle to\/from Inskip (toilets at Inskip). Walk to ocean beach<\/li>\n<li>Paddle toward Hook point\/ Ferry, and then walk to ocean beach.<\/li>\n<li>Explore Pelican Bay on the south side of Inskip Point.<\/li>\n<li>Relax\/no paddle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>8. Saturday, 30 Sept 2017 &#8211; Coolooloi Campsite to Tin Can Bay. (15kms) (Low (Coolooloi) \/high (Tin Can Bay) tides 9:48AM\/5:46PM)<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Depart 9:00am &#8211; Tidal Assistance with flooding tide to south for most of trip<\/li>\n<li>Arrive Tin Can Bay around 12-12:30pm<\/li>\n<li>Lunch, shower and change, and empty boats.<\/li>\n<li>Shuttle drivers depart for Poona 2 PM, and return around 3 PM.<\/li>\n<li>2PM &#8211; 3 PM wash and load boats at Tin Can Bay<\/li>\n<li>4PM &#8211; depart Tin Can bay<\/li>\n<li>7:00 &#8211; arrive Brisbane<\/li>\n<li>8:00 &#8211; go home<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"right\" valign=\"top\" width=\"15%\"><b>Paddle Duration(s)<\/b><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">Sat &#8211; 3 hrs<br \/>\nSun &#8211; 0 hrs<br \/>\nMon &#8211; 4 hrs<br \/>\nTue &#8211; 3 hrs<br \/>\nWed &#8211; 3 hrs<br \/>\nThu &#8211; 0-4 hrs<br \/>\nFri &#8211; 0-3 hrs<br \/>\nSat &#8211; 4 hrs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"right\" valign=\"top\" width=\"15%\"><b>Tide(s)<\/b><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">Urangan<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>23rd Sat &#8211; L 0413 0.67; H 1022 3.34; L 1639 0.91; H 2230 3.30<\/li>\n<li>24th Sun &#8211; L 0442 0.80; H 1056 3.21; L 1715 1.12; L 2302 3.06<\/li>\n<li>25th Mon &#8211; L 0510 0.95; H 1132 3.06; L 1756 1.33; H 2338 2.81<\/li>\n<li>26th Tues; L 0545 1.14; H 1219 2.91; L 1854 1.53<\/li>\n<li>27 Wed &#8211; H 0028 2.57; L 0632 1.33; H 1333 2.79; L 2025 1.63<\/li>\n<li>28th Thu &#8211; H 0154 2.41; L 0753 1.48; H 1503 2.78; L2150 1.58<\/li>\n<li>29th Fri -H 0328 2.42; L 0924 1.46; H 1616 2.88; L 2256 1.42<\/li>\n<li>30th Sat &#8211; H 0437 2.56; L 1030 1.32; H 1712 3.06; L 2346 1.23<\/li>\n<li>1st Sun &#8211; H 0529 2.77; L 1122 1.13; H 1756 3.24<\/li>\n<li>2nd Mon &#8211; L 0027 1.03; H 0612 2.99; L 1207 0.94; 1835 3.42<\/li>\n<li>3rd Tues &#8211; L 0104 0.84; H 0651 3.22; L 1251 0.77; H 1911 3.58<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>See other tides in Paddle Outline<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"right\" valign=\"top\" width=\"15%\"><b>Moon<\/b><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">Wed 20th Sep: New Moon<br \/>\nThu 28th Sep: Half Moon<br \/>\nFri 6th Oct: Full Moon<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"right\" valign=\"top\" width=\"15%\"><b>Sunrise &#8211; Sunset times<\/b><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">Sat 23rd Sep -&gt; Sun 1st Oct<br \/>\nSunrise: 5:36 AM -&gt; 5:27 AM<br \/>\nSunset: 5:44 PM -&gt; 5:48 PM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"right\" valign=\"top\" width=\"15%\"><b>Put in Point<\/b><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">Ferry Boat ramp, end of Ariadne St, River Heads<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"right\" valign=\"top\" width=\"15%\"><b>Take out Point<\/b><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">Coastguard Tin Can Bay, Norman Point, at end of Esplanade<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"right\" valign=\"top\" width=\"15%\"><b>Alternate Route Variations<\/b><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">\n<ul>\n<li>If we leave too late on Sat 23rd September (High tide at 10:30 AM), we may paddle NNE with the tide to camp at Jeffries Beach Campsite on the South East end of Big Woody Island (15km). The following day we will paddle early with the wind and tide assistance south to Ungowa (24 km). This depends on conditions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Depending on conditions we could alter the days we paddle on<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"right\" valign=\"top\" width=\"15%\"><b>Alternate Take Out Points<\/b><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">\n<ul>\n<li>If conditions deteriorate we can complete the trip at Poona.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>(Poona Palms Caravan Park, Boronia Drive)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"right\" valign=\"top\" width=\"15%\"><b>Facilities<\/b><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">There are no water, toilet or shower facilities at most sites.<br \/>\nToilet and showers available at Poona.<br \/>\nThere is no tap water available except at Poona.<br \/>\nToilets available during visits to Inskip point (near Coolooloi).<br \/>\nBring 12-16L fresh water at least (refill Poona)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"right\" valign=\"top\" width=\"15%\"><b>Chart Information<\/b><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">September Statistics<\/p>\n<p>WIND SPEEDS (6.3 kn average)<br \/>\nCalm &lt; 0.6 kn (8.3%)<br \/>\nLight &lt; 6.8 kn (35%)<br \/>\nGentle &lt; 10.7 kn (35%)<br \/>\nMod &lt; 15.6 kn (20.3%)<br \/>\nFresh NNW: 8%<br \/>\nNNE -&gt; ENE: 7.4%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"right\" valign=\"top\" width=\"15%\"><b>Maps<\/b><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\"><center><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uqcanoeclub.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/import\/357-Fraser - Great Sandy Strait.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uqcanoeclub.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/import\/357-Fraser - Great Sandy Strait.jpg\" alt=\"357-Fraser - Great Sandy Strait.jpg\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nPlanned Route<\/center><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"right\" valign=\"top\" width=\"15%\"><b>Extra Files and Links<\/b><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.npsr.qld.gov.au\/parks\/fraser\/pdf\/fraser-beach-camp-map.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fraser Island beach camping zones map (PDF, 395K)<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.npsr.qld.gov.au\/parks\/fraser\/dingo-safe.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Be Dingo safe (link)<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.npsr.qld.gov.au\/parks\/fraser\/pdf\/be-dingo-safe-flyer.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dingo safe (flyer)<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ehp.qld.gov.au\/factsheets\/pdf\/wildlife\/marine-mammal-proximity-brochure.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Whale safe (flyer)<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><center><b><b><big><big>\u00a0<\/big><\/big><\/b><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><big><big>Risks and Management<br \/>\n<\/big><\/big><\/b><\/p>\n<p><\/center><\/p>\n<table border=\"1\" width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"3\" align=\"center\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" valign=\"bottom\"><center><b><big>Risks<br \/>\n<\/big><\/b><\/center><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"right\" valign=\"top\" width=\"15%\"><b>Sea Kayak Risk Assessment<\/b><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\"><b>UQ Risk Assessment <a href=\"https:\/\/www.risk.admin.uq.edu.au\/Task\/Default.aspx?TaskID=45934\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#45934<\/a><\/b>; \u2713\u00a0Animals and Plants (major injury);<br \/>\n\u2713\u00a0Animals and Plants (minor injury);<br \/>\n\u2713\u00a0Bad Weather \/ Weather Change;<br \/>\n\u2713\u00a0Boat Traffic \/ Shipping;<br \/>\n\u2713\u00a0Capsize;<br \/>\n\u2713\u00a0Carrying Boats;<br \/>\n\u2713\u00a0Cuts, Sprains, and Strains;<br \/>\n\u2713\u00a0Dehydration;<br \/>\n\u2713\u00a0Drowning;<br \/>\n\u2713\u00a0Enter \/ Exit Boat;<br \/>\n\u2713\u00a0Entire Group Capsizing;<br \/>\n\u2713\u00a0Equipment Failure;<br \/>\n\u2713\u00a0Fitness \/ Fatigue;<br \/>\n\u2713\u00a0Getting Separated from Group;<br \/>\n\u2713\u00a0Group Getting Lost;<br \/>\n\u2713\u00a0Heat Exhaustion \/ Hyperthermia;<br \/>\n\u2713\u00a0Hit by Paddle;<br \/>\n\u2713\u00a0Hypothermia;<br \/>\n\u2713\u00a0Ineffective Rudder;<br \/>\n\u2713\u00a0Medical Condition(s);<br \/>\n\u2713\u00a0Missing \/ Broken Paddle;<br \/>\n\u2713\u00a0Paddle Related Injuries \/ Tendonitis \/ Blisters;<br \/>\n\u2713\u00a0Panic \/ Fear;<br \/>\n\u2713\u00a0Rocks and Submerged Objects;<br \/>\n\u2713\u00a0Rough Seas;<br \/>\n\u2713\u00a0Sea Sickness;<br \/>\n\u2713\u00a0Separation from Boat;<br \/>\n\u2713\u00a0Sinking Boat;<br \/>\n\u2713\u00a0Strainers (Overhanging Trees \/ Mangroves \/ Fishing Lines \/ Structures);<br \/>\n\u2713\u00a0Sunburn;<br \/>\n\u2713\u00a0Surf;<br \/>\n\u2713\u00a0Tripping while walking;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"right\" valign=\"top\" width=\"15%\"><b>Travel Risk Assessment<\/b><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\"><b>UQ Assessment <a href=\"https:\/\/www.risk.admin.uq.edu.au\/Task\/Default.aspx?TaskID=57960\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#57960<\/a><\/b>; \u2713\u00a0Becoming Lost;<br \/>\n\u2713\u00a0Breakdown or Breakdown in Remote Area;<br \/>\n\u2713\u00a0Chemical: Unleaded Petrol;<br \/>\n\u2713\u00a0Drowsiness while Driving;<br \/>\n\u2713\u00a0Incident or Accident while Driving;<br \/>\n\u2713\u00a0Injury from Loading \/ Unloading Equipment from vehicle;<br \/>\n\u2713\u00a0Loads Falling from Vehicle or Trailer, or hitting occupants in accident;<br \/>\n\u2713\u00a0Towing Trailer;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"right\" valign=\"top\" width=\"15%\"><b>Risk 1<\/b><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">Kayaker(s) hit by whale<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"right\" valign=\"top\" width=\"15%\"><b>Risk 1 Context<\/b><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">September is the peak of the whale season.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"right\" valign=\"top\" width=\"15%\"><b>Risk 1 Management \/ Controls<\/b><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">Paddlers to stay at a distance from the whales (&gt;100m), as per whale watching guidelines. Paddlers to make sufficient noise on the water so the whale knows they are there. Paddlers to avoid coming between male and female whales or between female whales and their young. Paddlers to say well clear of any whales exhibiting aggressive\/angry behaviour (very violent tailslaps etc). Great Sandy Strait less likely to have whales than Hervey bay.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"right\" valign=\"top\" width=\"15%\"><b>Risk 1 Before Management<\/b><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">Low<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"right\" valign=\"top\" width=\"15%\"><b>Risk 1 AFTER Management<\/b><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">Low<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"right\" valign=\"top\" width=\"15%\"><b>Risk 2<\/b><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">Dingos<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"right\" valign=\"top\" width=\"15%\"><b>Risk 2 Context<\/b><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">Fraser has a wild dingo population and are likely to be encountered.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"right\" valign=\"top\" width=\"15%\"><b>Risk 2 Management \/ Controls<\/b><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">Follow national parks dingo advice. Do not feed dingos. Pack food and rubbish away (in boats not tents). Stand upright and do not run. Walk in groups if dingos around.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"right\" valign=\"top\" width=\"15%\"><b>Risk 2 Before Management<\/b><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">Low<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"right\" valign=\"top\" width=\"15%\"><b>Risk 2 AFTER Management<\/b><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">Low<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"right\" valign=\"top\" width=\"15%\"><b>Risk 3<\/b><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">Crocodiles<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"right\" valign=\"top\" width=\"15%\"><b>Risk 3 Context<\/b><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">Crocodile sightings have been reported in southern Fraser island.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"right\" valign=\"top\" width=\"15%\"><b>Risk 3 Management \/ Controls<\/b><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">Participants made aware of reports and to remain vigilant especially when near the water&#8217;s edge.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"right\" valign=\"top\" width=\"15%\"><b>Risk 3 Before Management<\/b><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">Low<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"right\" valign=\"top\" width=\"15%\"><b>Risk 3 AFTER Management<\/b><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">Low<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" valign=\"bottom\"><center><b><big>Risk Management<br \/>\n<\/big><\/b><\/center><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"right\" valign=\"top\" width=\"15%\"><b>Risk Alleviation<\/b><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">Group will have several PLBs, an EPIRB, and an in Reach system for remote communication, tracking, and emergencies.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"right\" valign=\"top\" width=\"15%\"><b>Paddler Requirements<\/b><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">\u2713\u00a0Conditions can be calm, but can change dramatically with winds and tides contributing significantly to this.<br \/>\n\u2713\u00a0Paddlers 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.<br \/>\n\u2713\u00a0Participants must be familiar with, and have demonstrated, a wet exit and T-rescue (in a sea kayak) while a member of the club.<br \/>\n\u2713\u00a0Participants must self-assess their, and their equipment&#8217;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.<br \/>\n\u2713\u00a0Participants need the skills for the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.uqcanoeclub.net\/pages\/seakayak\/seakayak-grading-scale.html?id=id01\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">grade<\/a> for the trip, unless modified below (Additional Comments).<br \/>\n\u2713\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.uqcanoeclub.net\/pages\/seakayak\/seakayak-grading-scale.html?id=id01}.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">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<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"right\" valign=\"top\" width=\"15%\"><b>Emergency Contact Information<\/b><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">Urangan VMR 41289666; VHF16, 67<\/p>\n<p>Coast Guard Tin Can Bay QF17<br \/>\nNormal Pt, Tin Can Bay, Qld, 4580<br \/>\nVMR417 Ph: 54864290<br \/>\nVHF 16, 67, 80, 82<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"right\" valign=\"top\" width=\"15%\"><b>Nearest Medical Help and Contacts<\/b><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">Urangan Medical Centre<br \/>\n2 Toni Street, Urangan<br \/>\nPh: 4128 9017<\/p>\n<p>Monday 8:00 AM &#8211; 10:00 PM<br \/>\nTuesday 8:00 AM &#8211; 10:00 PM<br \/>\nWednesday 8:00 AM &#8211; 10:00 PM<br \/>\nThursday 8:00 AM &#8211; 10:00 PM<br \/>\nFriday 8:00 AM &#8211; 10:00 PM<br \/>\nSaturday 8:30 AM &#8211; 5:00 PM<br \/>\nSunday 8:00 AM &#8211; 3:00 PM<\/p>\n<p>Rainbow Beach Medical Practice<br \/>\n10 Ilmenite Av<br \/>\nRainbow Beach, Qld 4581<br \/>\nPh: 54863078 a\/h: 54864600<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" valign=\"bottom\"><center><b><big>Safety and Personal Equipment<br \/>\n<\/big><\/b><\/center><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"right\" valign=\"top\" width=\"15%\"><b>Personal Equipment (check link)<\/b><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">\u2713\u00a0Camping Gear (e.g. tent, sleeping mat, sleeping bag);<br \/>\n\u2713\u00a0Clothing you can get wet (on the water);<br \/>\n\u2713\u00a0Cooking gear;<br \/>\n\u2713\u00a0Dry clothing (to keep warm);<br \/>\n\u2713\u00a0Equipment <a href=\"http:\/\/www.uqcanoeclub.net\/pages\/seakayak\/seakayak-grading-scale.html?id=id01\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Requirements for Grade<\/a>;<br \/>\n\u2713\u00a0Food adequate for trip duration;<br \/>\n\u2713\u00a0Footwear suitable for paddling, swimming and extra for on land;<br \/>\n\u2713\u00a0Paddle clothes to protect from cold\/wind (e.g. thermal\/spray jacked or cag);<br \/>\n\u2713\u00a0Review <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uqcanoeclub.net\/wp\/pages\/seakayak\/sea-kayak-equipment-checklist.html\">potential equipment<\/a>;<br \/>\n\u2713\u00a0Sun protection (hat, sunglasses, long sleeved paddle clothes, sunscreen, etc);<br \/>\n\u2713\u00a0Water &#8211; 3L per day (4L if camping);<br \/>\n\u2713\u00a0Water and snacks accessible while paddling;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"right\" valign=\"top\" width=\"15%\"><b>Kayak Equipment<\/b><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">\u2713\u00a0Dry bag;<br \/>\n\u2713\u00a0PFD and paddle;<br \/>\n\u2713\u00a0Paddle tie;<br \/>\n\u2713\u00a0Pump, sponge, bailer, and paddle float;<br \/>\n\u2713\u00a0Sea Kayaking <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uqcanoeclub.net\/wp\/pages\/seakayak\/sea-kayak-equipment-checklist.html\">Required Equipment List<\/a>;<br \/>\n\u2713\u00a0Spray Deck (if you have never used one tell the leader before you register!);<br \/>\n\u2713\u00a0Suitable paddle craft (sea kayak if seakayaking);<br \/>\n\u2713\u00a0Whistle;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"right\" valign=\"top\" width=\"15%\"><b>Safety Equipment<\/b><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">\u2713\u00a0First Aid Kit;<br \/>\n\u2713\u00a0Hand Pump (at least 1 per 2 boats);<br \/>\n\u2713\u00a0Paddle Floats (at least 1 per 2 boats);<br \/>\n\u2713\u00a0Repair Kit;<br \/>\n\u2713\u00a0Rescue Stirrup;<br \/>\n\u2713\u00a0Spare Paddle;<br \/>\n\u2713\u00a0Torch \/ Glow stick;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"right\" valign=\"top\" width=\"15%\"><b>Communications<\/b><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">\u2713\u00a0Flares;<br \/>\n\u2713\u00a0Mobile Phone;<br \/>\n\u2713\u00a0PLB\/EPIRB;<br \/>\n\u2713\u00a0Signal Mirror;<br \/>\n\u2713\u00a0V-Sheet;<br \/>\n\u2713\u00a0VHF Radio;<br \/>\n\u2713\u00a0Whistle;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"right\" valign=\"top\" width=\"15%\"><b>Additional or Emphasised Equipment<\/b><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">Water to be carried. Water can be refilled at Poona (after 4 days). Approximately 16 L of water should be taken (4L per day).<br \/>\nEnsure food is suitable (check packet food is what you think it is (not pastes\/sauces etc)\\<br \/>\n3 &#8211; 4 L of water per day.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"right\" valign=\"top\" width=\"15%\"><b>Check of Paddlers&#8217; Equipment<\/b><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">\u2713\u00a0Bailing Device;<br \/>\n\u2713\u00a0Footwear (covered);<br \/>\n\u2713\u00a0Medication;<br \/>\n\u2713\u00a0PFD;<br \/>\n\u2713\u00a0Paddle Leash;<br \/>\n\u2713\u00a0Spray Deck;<br \/>\n\u2713\u00a0Suitable Craft;<br \/>\n\u2713\u00a0Sunsmart Gear;<br \/>\n\u2713\u00a0Water;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><center><b><b><big><big>\u00a0<\/big><\/big><\/b><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><big><big>Logistics<br \/>\n<\/big><\/big><\/b><\/p>\n<p><\/center><\/p>\n<table border=\"1\" width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"3\" align=\"center\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"right\" valign=\"top\" width=\"15%\"><b>Pre-trip Meeting<\/b><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">12-09-2017 8:00 PM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"right\" valign=\"top\" width=\"15%\"><b>Pre-trip Meeting Location<\/b><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">UQ Pool area<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"right\" valign=\"top\" width=\"15%\"><b>Pre-trip Meeting Details<\/b><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">Discussion of trip details and provisioning.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"right\" valign=\"top\" width=\"15%\"><b>Boat Loading<\/b><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">22-09-2017 10:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"right\" valign=\"top\" width=\"15%\"><b>Boat Loading Location<\/b><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">Club Shed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"right\" valign=\"top\" width=\"15%\"><b>Boat Loading Details<\/b><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">We will load boats before departing.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"right\" valign=\"top\" width=\"15%\"><b>Meet Location<\/b><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">As per boat loading<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"right\" valign=\"top\" width=\"15%\"><b>Go Home Time<\/b><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">8 PM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"right\" valign=\"top\" width=\"15%\"><b>Costs<\/b><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">\n<ul>\n<li>Harbour View Caravan Park &#8211; Camping $24 (Friday night)<\/li>\n<li>Seven Nights camping on Fraser &#8211; &lt; $7 per night<\/li>\n<li>Money for Dinner on Friday night<\/li>\n<li>Money for shops (Poona)<\/li>\n<li>Petrol money for your driver<\/li>\n<li>Money for camping at Poona ($14 to $20 TBC).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"right\" valign=\"top\" width=\"15%\"><b>Additional Comments\/Instructions<\/b><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">Please bring mosquito repellent.<br \/>\nLAND CONTACT: John Simmons. We will communicate once per day via satellite.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><center><b><b><big><big>\u00a0<\/big><\/big><\/b><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><big><big>Registration<br \/>\n<\/big><\/big><\/b><\/p>\n<p><\/center><\/p>\n<table border=\"1\" width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"3\" align=\"center\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\">\n<table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" align=\"left\"><b>Register with<\/b>: Peter<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\" align=\"right\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.uqcanoeclub.net\/about\/contact-the-uqcc-committee\/\"><b>Leader Email Address Location<\/b>: Committee Contacts Page<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\">\n<table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" align=\"left\"><b>Register by<\/b>: 1-09-2017<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\" align=\"right\"><b>Event ID<\/b>: 20170922S<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An eight day expedition along the western southern side of Fraser island (9 including travel). 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