This trip is your chance to see the city and the Story Bridge from a different perspective. We will paddle from the UQCC boat shed to the Story Bridge, have some lunch and paddle back to the boat shed. The trip is great for beginners, because we will have tidal assistance during the whole paddle.
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Southbank
After the tide has turned, we paddle back the 9 km to the shed. We should arrive there before 4pm.
We can wash the boats and if people are interested, we can go for some drinks or some barefoot bowls afterwards.
Please wear clothes that can get wet and bring at least one change of clothes for the lunch break or the optional drinks afterwards. Please be sun safe and wear sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
Lunch Stop
| Paddle Type | Flatwater |
| Start Date | 06-10-2018 |
| End Date | 06-10-2018 |
| Trip days | 1 |
| Trip Leader | Steff |
| 2IC | not known yet |
| Grade | 1 |
| Distance(s) | 18 km with tidal support |
| Paddle Outline |
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| Paddle Duration(s) | ~ 4 h (6h incl 2h break) 18 km total |
| Tide(s) | BOM at Brisbane Bar: High tide at 7:11 AM, Low tide at 1:13 PM WillyWeather Brisbane River Port Office: High tide at 7:46 AM Low tide at 1:49 PM |
| Moon | Third quarter moon – not so strong tides |
| Sunrise – Sunset times | Sunrise at 5:22 am Sunset at 5:50 pm |
| Put in Point | UQCC boat ramp |
| Take out Point | UQCC boat ramp |
| Alternate Take Out Points | There are several take out points at the route (e.g. West End markets, Southbank, Kangaroo Point). |
| Facilities | Toilets and shower at UQCC boat shed and toilets and drinking water at Captain John Burke Park below the Story Bridge. |
| Maps |  Paddle Route |
Risks and Management
| Sea Kayak Risk Assessment | UQ Risk Assessment #45934; ✓ Algae; ✓ 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; ✓ Hypothermia; ✓ 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; ✓ Sea Sickness; ✓ Separation from Boat; ✓ Sinking Boat; ✓ Strainers (Overhanging Trees / Mangroves / Fishing Lines / Structures); ✓ Sunburn; ✓ Tripping while walking; |
| Travel Risk Assessment | UQ Assessment #57960; ✓ Incident or Accident while Driving; ✓ Listed Risks Not Applicable; |
| 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 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. |
| Emergency Contact Information | Emergency Contact: 000 |
| Nearest Medical Help and Contacts | The Wesley Hospital – 451 Coronation Dr, Auchenflower, (07) 3232 7000
Mater Hospital Brisbane – Raymond Terrace, South Brisbane QLD 4101, |
| Personal Equipment (check link) | ✓ Clothing you can get wet (on the water); ✓ Dry clothing (to keep warm); ✓ 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); ✓ 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; ✓ PFD and paddle; ✓ Pump, sponge, bailer, and paddle float; ✓ Suitable paddle craft (sea kayak if seakayaking); ✓ Whistle; |
| Safety Equipment | ✓ First Aid Kit; ✓ Repair Kit; ✓ Spare Paddle; ✓ Torch / Glow stick; |
| Communications | ✓ Mobile Phone; ✓ PLB/EPIRB; ✓ V-Sheet; ✓ Whistle; |
| Check of Paddlers’ Equipment | ✓ Footwear (covered); ✓ Medication; ✓ PFD; ✓ Suitable Craft; ✓ Sunsmart Gear; ✓ Water; |
Logistics
| Meet Location | UQ Canoe Club Boat Shed |
| Meeting Time (meet location) | 9:30 am |
| Depart Time (meet location) | 10:00 am |
| Go Home Time | 16:30 pm (or later) |
| Costs | There are no cost associated with this paddle. Only if we go for drinks or a bare foot bowling after the paddle, there might be some costs ($10 for bowling, additional money for food or drinks). |
Registration
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