| Paddle Type |
Flatwater; Sea kayaking
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| Start Date |
30-4-2017
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| End Date |
30-4-2017
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| Trip days |
1
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| Trip Leader |
Maija Raudsepp
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| Grade |
1
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| Distance(s) |
18-20 km on flat water
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| Paddle Outline |
6:15 am – Meet at shed to load gear
6:30 am – depart from shed
8:45 am – meet at Quota Park and unload boats
9:30 am – start paddling on Noosa River
12:00 pm – lunch at Lake Weyba
1:00 pm – start paddling after lunch
3:00 pm – finish paddling and load boats
4:00 pm – depart for Brisbane
6:30 pm – wash boats at UQCC shed
The return times may vary depending on traffic.
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| Paddle Duration(s) |
4.5 hours
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| Tide(s) |
Low tide (0.47 m): 5:05 am
High tide (1.71 m): 10:50 am
Low tide (0.48 m): 4:51 pm
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| Put in Point |
Quota Park, Noosaville
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| Take out Point |
Quota Park, Noosaville
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| Departure time (put in) |
9:30 AM
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| Alternate Route Variations |
16 km if paddling directly to the entrance of Lake Weyba. Several detours (adding 3-7 km) possible (see maps).
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| Alternate Take Out Points |
Take out points along various sites on the route near roads and populated areas.
Take out point on Lake Weyba drive at Lunch site.
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| Maps |
Noosaville to Lake Weyba Route
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| Put in Point(s) |
Quota Park, Noosaville
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| Additional Maps |
Route Variation: Botanical Loop (2.8km)
Route variation: Cross lake Weyba (~4km each way)
Lunch site, Lake Weyba
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Risks
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| Sea Kayak Risk Assessment |
UQ Risk Assessment #45934; ✓ Animals and Plants (major injury);
✓ Animals and Plants (minor injury);
✓ Bad Weather / Weather Change;
✓ Boat Traffic / Shipping;
✓ Capsize;
✓ Carrying Boats;
✓ Cuts, Sprains, and Strains;
✓ Darkness falls / Stranded Overnight;
✓ Dehydration;
✓ Drowning;
✓ Enter / Exit Boat;
✓ Entire Group Capsizing;
✓ Equipment Failure;
✓ Fitness / Fatigue;
✓ Getting Separated from Group;
✓ Group Getting Lost;
✓ Hit by Paddle;
✓ Ineffective Rudder;
✓ Medical Condition(s);
✓ Missing / Broken Paddle;
✓ Paddle Related Injuries / Tendonitis / Blisters;
✓ Panic / Fear;
✓ Rocks and Submerged Objects;
✓ Sea Sickness;
✓ Separation from Boat;
✓ Sinking Boat;
✓ Strainers (Overhanging Trees / Mangroves / Fishing Lines / Structures);
✓ Sunburn;
✓ Tripping while walking;
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| Travel Risk Assessment |
UQ Assessment #57960; ✓ Becoming Lost;
✓ 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;
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Risk Management
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| 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 must self-assess their, and their equipment’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.
✓ Participants need the skills for the grade for the trip, unless modified below (Additional Comments).
✓ 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
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| Emergency Contact Information |
Emergencies only – 000
VMR –
QF5 Noosa Coast Guard
Munna Point,
Noosaville QLD 4566
Phone: (07) 5474 3695
Alternate phone: (07) 5474 7670
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| Nearest Medical Help and Contacts |
Noosa Hospital
111 Goodchap Street
NOOSAVILLE QLD 4566
(07) 5455 9200
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Safety and Personal Equipment
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| 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;
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| Kayak Equipment |
✓ Dry bag;
✓ 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;
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| 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;
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| Communications |
✓ Flares;
✓ Mobile Phone;
✓ PLB/EPIRB;
✓ Signal Mirror;
✓ V-Sheet;
✓ VHF Radio;
✓ Whistle;
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| Additional or Emphasised Equipment |
Please bring water (2-3 L), lunch, snacks, sun protection and footwear.
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| Check of Paddlers’ Equipment |
✓ Bailing Device;
✓ Footwear (covered);
✓ Medication;
✓ PFD;
✓ Paddle Leash;
✓ Spray Deck;
✓ Suitable Craft;
✓ Sunsmart Gear;
✓ Water;
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