A training trip for club leaders and more experienced paddlers (trip leaders/ Inductors)
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| Paddle Type | Sea kayaking; Training |
| Start Date | 26-2-2017 |
| End Date | 26-2-2017 |
| Trip days | 1 |
| Trip Leader | Martin Wynne |
| 2IC | Peter Voght |
| Grade | 2 |
| Distance(s) | ~28 km |
| Paddle Outline |
Return
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| Paddle Duration(s) | 6 hours for paddling and rescue practice; 1 hour for lunch |
| Tide(s) | At Brisbane Bar
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| Moon | New Moon on the 27th (Monday) – Stronger tides |
| Sunrise – Sunset times | Sunset 6:22 PM |
| Put in Point | On the beach south of the rock groyne at the north end of Scarborough Beach. The area of the beach next to the car park of Pirate Park. The park is off the north end of Landsborough Ave Redcliffe (between Bunton St and Rock St). |
| Take out Point | Beach beside Pirate Park, Landsborough Avenue, Scarborough |
| Departure time (put in) | 8:30 AM |
| Alternate Route Variations | Partially completing the route to Bribie island before returning to the put in point. If circumstances change sufficiently it is possible to paddle to Bribie and return to Redcliffe by car/public transport. |
| Alternate Take Out Points | Red Beach (Depends on Surf Conditions) Bongaree Western sections of Deception Bay although but these are a considerable distance (7 to 8 km) away. |
| Facilities | Toilets near Pirate Park, Scarborough or at Bongaree |
| Maps |  Planned route depending on conditions |
| Put in Point(s) |  Scarborough Put in point |
| Take Out Point(s) |
Risks and Management
| Sea Kayak Risk Assessment | UQ Risk Assessment #45934; ✓ Surf; ✓ 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; ✓ Heat Exhaustion / Hyperthermia; ✓ Hit by Paddle; ✓ Ineffective Rudder; ✓ Medical Condition(s); ✓ Missing / Broken Paddle; ✓ Paddle Related Injuries / Tendonitis / Blisters; ✓ Paddling in the dark / Night Paddling; ✓ Panic / Fear; ✓ Rocks and Submerged Objects; ✓ Rough Seas; ✓ Sea Sickness; ✓ Separation from Boat; ✓ Sinking Boat; ✓ Strainers (Overhanging Trees / Mangroves / Fishing Lines / Structures); ✓ Sunburn; ✓ Tripping while walking; |
| Travel Risk Assessment | UQ Assessment #57960; ✓ 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; |
| 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 need the skills for the grade for the trip, unless modified below (Additional Comments). |
| Emergency Contact Information | Emergencies only – 000 VMR 403 Redcliffe – 3203 5522 VHF Channels 16, 21, 67, 73, 81 (closes at 21:00) •VMR 445 Bribie Island – 3408 7596; |
| Nearest Medical Help and Contacts | Redcliffe Hospital, Anzac Avenue, Redcliffe – Phone: 3883 7777; Scarborough Majellan Medical Centre (107 Landsborough Avenue, Scarborough QLD 4020 (07) 3880 1444) |
| Personal Equipment (check link) | ✓ Clothing you can get wet (on the water); ✓ 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; ✓ Helmet; ✓ 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 seakayaking); ✓ Whistle; |
| Safety Equipment | ✓ First Aid Kit; ✓ Hand Pump (at least 1 per 2 boats); ✓ Paddle Floats (at least 1 per 2 boats); ✓ 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 | Please make sure you bring water (2-3 ltrs), lunch, snacks, sun protection and footwear. You will be getting wet so be prepared with swimming gear, towel and also change of dry clothes. Water and snacks need to be accessible whilst you paddle (just in case we have lunch stop on the water. |
| Check of Paddlers’ Equipment | ✓ Bailing Device; ✓ Footwear (covered); ✓ Medication; ✓ PFD; ✓ Paddle Leash; ✓ Spray Deck; ✓ Suitable Craft; ✓ Sunsmart Gear; ✓ Water; |
Logistics
| Boat Loading | 25-2-2017 4:30 PM |
| Boat Loading Location | Club shed. |
| Boat Loading Details | All attends are required to assist with loading the trailer. |
| Meet Location | Club Shed |
| Meeting Time (meet location) | 6:30 AM |
| Depart Time (meet location) | 7:00AM |
| Meet time (put in) | 8:00AM |
| Go Home Time | 4:30 PM at Scarborough |
| Costs | $10 wear and tear contribution for club gear. Petrol for your driver. A few extra dollars for a coffee afterwards (if time). |
Registration
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