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Darkness in the Bay after work . Again.
Thursday 20th June
All grades with reasonable pace in ‘flat water’
Want to go paddling after work, in the dark?
We will start from Five Dock Bay Boat Ramp and will paddle under some bridges, see the ferry’s light gliding on the water and try to find our way around without hitting any moored boat J
It will be between 10 and 15km on flat water from 8.15/8.30 until 10PM. We will try to keep a good pace to build up fitness and stay warm.
You will need a white, continuous light, all round light, preferably above the height of the deck so it can be seen from many angles and some warm clothes.
Leader for the trip Fernando.
Apply using the “Register” button, if it is showing as being 'FULL' and you want to come, please feel free to email me ( ferkayaking[a]gmail.com) to go on a waitlist should someone pull out.”
Minnamurra Magic IV
29 June 2013
Grade: 2’s and rusty Grade 3s. My aim is to provide Grade 2 with an opportunity to gain experience, leading to a Sea Skills assessment.
When: Be ready to hit the water at 09:00 sharp, Saturday 29 June.
Where: Minnamurra main boat ramp - near river mouth, across the road from 157 Charles Ave, Minnamurra.
The Plan: Quick brief and kit check, then some skills confirmation (rolling and rescues) in the river mouth. It doesn't matter if you can't roll but I require you to have a go at the start.
From there: Plan A is to Paddle from Minnamurra to Bass Point return. Plan B is to Paddle to Kiama return.
Distance: No more than 20 km.
Finish Time: Before 16:00.
Gear: bring Lunch, Helmet and all your normal safety gear. (no coffee stops) Be prepared for mild surf and rocks.
Before the day: Check the weather and have a look at Google maps. Think about any training or skills you want to develop.
Queries contact josh.andrews[a]defence.gov.au.
If you register after 13:00 Fri 28 June please call me on 0439 355 574, I don't have after hours access to my emails.
Annual General Meeting
The 2013 Annual General Meeting of the Club is to take place at 5.00pm on Sunday 28 July, 2013 at the Coast Golf Club, 1 Coast Hospital Road, Little Bay NSW 2036.
At the AGM, the reports of the committee members will be presented along with the financial statements.
There will trips and training events through the day, all planning to finish no later than 4pm to allow time to pack up and get changed
There will be dinner following the meeting. The Club offers a range of nice meals at around $15-$20 that can be ordered on arrival at the Club to be served after the meeting.
During / after dinner, there will be a presentation.
If you are planning on coming to the AGM, can you please register for the event via the Club's website under 'Trips'. We need to know numbers for catering and seating purposes.
Check the event calendar regularly for further information. More details will follow.
An Introduction to Kayak Control in the Surf Zone
Sydney/Central Coast region
Saturday 17 August 2013
Is your enjoyment of sea kayaking inhibited by anxiety when encountering surf regardless of its size? The aim of this full-day session is to help you overcome this anxiety and to develop your skills and confidence in the surf. In other words, we hope to convert any sense of fear you may have in to a sense of fun (balanced, of course) and leave you keen to attend further training sessions in more challenging surf conditions. The session is regarded as a progression towards readiness for Sea Skill assessment.
The start of the on-water component of this session will be conducted in a non-threatening, gentle surf environment. Any progression during the session in to larger surf will largely be determined by how you feel, your instructor's assessment and the opportunities presented by the prevailing conditions.
You will be required to wear a helmet during the on-water activities. If you have one, please bring it along. Otherwise, loan helmets will be available for the day. Also, you will be getting wet (intentionally) early in the on-water activities so it would be advisable to bring a second set of paddling clothes along (and some dry clothes to get in to after the session).
Your kayak will need to be presented to the Club's Grade 2 standard. You will need to present your log book with Grade One requirements signed off.
The venue for the session will be determined in the week leading up to it. However, it will be no further north than Umina/Ettalong (favoured) and no further south than Wanda Beach.
The instructor to student ratio will be high so places will be limited.
Your instructor will be Adrian Clayton (gclayton[at]bigpond.com).
Illawarra cliffs and the sea cliffs bridge for sea skill paddlers
For grade 3 paddlers
Sunday 9th of June, 2013
8:00am arrival to be ready to paddle at 8:30am. The plan is to be off the water by 4pm however bring along suitable torches / lights in case of delay. Other equipment to club grade 3 standards plus a helmet. You will need food for the day and on water snacks.
There is a low swell forecast however surf landings should be expected.
Plan A: Coledale to Era 32kms return. Return with a tail wind
Plan B: A shortened trip from Stanwell Park or not paddling as far.
Trip leader is Sea Leader Megan Pryke. If you have any questions please contact megan.r.pryke(@)gmail.com (reformat email).
Darkness in the bay after work II
All grades
Want to get a small paddling after work? Come on Thursday 13/6 from Five Dock Bay Boat Ramp.
We will paddle under a some bridges, see the ferry’s light gliding on the water and try to find our way around without hitting any moored boat J
It will be between 10 and 15km on flat water from 8.15/8.30 until 10pm at an easy pace.
You will need a white, continuous light, all round light, preferably above the height of the deck so it can be seen from many angles and some warm clothes.
Leader for the trip Fernando.
Apply using the “Register” button, if it is showing as being 'FULL' and you want to come, please feel free to email me ( ferkayaking(@)gmail.com) to go on a waitlist should someone pull out.
First whales, first sea experience?
All grades but grade 1 will be given priority. 23/6 9am
A paddle aimed to those with little or no ocean experience.
We will launch from Barrenjoey beach and do a relaxed paddle around to the open ocean. The whales have started their migration to the warmer waters of the north so we may glimpse something if we are lucky. We will head south or north depending on conditions but will not paddle far.
Bring kayaks to grade 2 standard (http://www.nswseakayaker.asn.au/homepage/about-the-club/paddler-grading-system bottom section)
Leader for the trip Fernando and David