CURRENT EVENTS

These are paddles offered mostly on Weekends and Public Holidays by Club Trip Leaders. You will need to register to take part.  Registration of interest does not guarantee a place on the paddle.  The leader has the discretion to select paddlers to suit conditions and the trip plan. Non-members can join here.

Upcoming events

  • Geminids Kayak Camping

    • 13 Dec 2025
    • 9:00 AM
    • 14 Dec 2025
    • 2:00 PM
    • 3
    Register

    This overnight kayak camping trip will be a remote-area, self-supported trip to an undisclosed location to view the peak of the Geminids Meteor Shower.

    We're planning to camp somewhere with a very dark & clear sky to get a better view of the meteor shower early in the morning.

    The campsite will be a remote site (not car -based) in one of the waterways somewhere between Sydney and Seal Rocks. That site will selected closer to the day depending on group numbers and availability. The group size is limited so get your name down early if you're definitely keen to come.

    Probably paddling +/- 20kms on each day.

    Open to all grades.

    Returning Sunday mid-afternoon  

    An email will be sent to registrants with the final details on Wednesday evening 10/12/25.

    Contact me, Marty Vanderpoel, through the club website if you have any questions prior to Wednesday evening 10/12/25.


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  • Paddle Stroke Workshop - Between the Heads

    • 14 Dec 2025
    • 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Clontarf or Little Manly
    • 1
    • 5 registrants
    Register

    Forward Stroke, Forward Sweep, Reverse Sweep, Edging, Draws and Rudders.

    Building on the learnings from the Enclosed Water Workshop which you have ideally attended,  the purpose of this session is to practice the above strokes at sea, perfecting style, grace and efficiency with minimum effort.

    We'll paddle out between the Heads to perform exquisite manoeuvres, delighting onlookers before possibly heading to a harbour beach for morning tea and further discussion, returning to Clontarf around 11.30am.

    Kayaks to Grade 2 minimum. Bring on-water snacks and drinks

    Contact Ian at ianwyard129{at}gmail.com with any queries



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  • Hunter Central Coast - Christmas / New Year Paddle

    • 29 Dec 2025
    • 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    • Swansea - Location to be confirmed
    • 13
    Register

    THE LATE CHRISTMAS PADDLE!

    Work off some of that Christmas excess and Join us for a social paddle from Swansea on Monday morning.  Location and trip will be selected to suit conditions on the day and people who sign up.

    After the paddle, we will have a barbeque lunch to celebrate 2025 and look forward to 2026.  

    Looking forward to catching up with the Hunter and Central Coast paddlers, or those from further afield who want to come along.

    Any questions, please contact Paul Thomas or Richard Hackett

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  • Towra Point/Quibray Bay king tide mangroves (15kms)

    • 4 Jan 2026
    • 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM
    • Dolls point = Towra Point - return
    • 0
    Join waitlist

    This is the re-scheduled trip for the Towra Point paddle. This is a special trip aiming for us to venture deep into the mangroves at a king (2.04m) tide. This is a unique adventure that requires kayak manoeuvring skills as we paddle single file finding our way through the trees into a peaceful mangrove sanctuary.

    We will aim to meet around 8am and launch from Dolls Point by 08.30 so we can catch the mangroves at peak high tide (9.42am).  Here we will enter the mangroves and find our way (literally).  Then we can take morning tea at a sandy beach for BYO coffee and food, and should also be able to have a swim.

    We can extend the tour around the mangrove wetlands before heading back to Dolls Point.


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  • Rolling for Beginners

    • 11 Jan 2026
    • 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Clontarf
    • 3
    Register

    Beginners only, I'll put a separate one on for Improvers

    Details and pre-learning to follow

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  • Sea Kayak Skills Practice - Rescues

    • 18 Jan 2026
    • 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Swansea (Swansea Belmont Boat Shed, Ungala Rd)
    • 7
    Register

    SEA KAYAK SKILLS PRACTICE

    The water is warm, so time to get wet and refresh those rescue skills.  The morning will focus on T-rescues with a partner, self rescues and the opportunity to practice some rolling.

    Meet at the boat ramp off Ungala Rd at 9:00am to be on the water for 9:30am.  We will paddle over to the south side of Swansea channel where there is a good beach area for rescue practice.

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  • Hawkesbury River

    • 21 Feb 2026
    • 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    • Hawkesbury River - From Patonga
    Register

    HAWKESBURY RIVER PADDLE

    Join us for a Saturday morning social paddle up the Hawkesbury River from Patonga to Dangar Island return, stopping at a few beaches on the way.

    The trip will be around 20km and is suitable for all grades with fitness to paddle at around 5-6km/h.

    Any questions, please contact Richard Hackett

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  • Rock'n' Roll 2026

    • 13 Mar 2026
    • 5:00 AM
    • 16 Mar 2026
    • 4:00 PM
    • Twofold Bay, Eden
    Register

    Eden Discovery Park, Twofold Bay

    Please Note! You must be a Club Member or an RnR'26 Member before you can register to this event. 

    Telephone the Park Office directly on 02 6496 1572 to book your accommodation and say that you are with the NSW Sea Kayak Club to receive the 20% discount on cabins and sites. We have reserved some sites near the marquee for sea kayakers. See our RnR26 FAQs HERE

    Register here from the options with dinners, logo shirts and raffle tickets and 

    go to ONLINE SHOP on our website to purchase more raffle tickets or dinners.  To win at the raffles you must be in the marquee when the tickets are drawn.

    Events:

    Friday: Informal paddles and welcome event at the Marquee. Finger foods

    provided but please BYO drinks. 2 evening speakers.

    Saturday: “Newbies” breakfast (location announced on Friday). Paddles,
    trips, training all day as well as afternoon technical skills sessions in the 

    marquee. Dinner in the marquee in the evening with our keynote guest speaker Paul Caffyn. Raffle Ticket Draw. Gear Auction (bring your unwanted paddling/camping gear!) 

    Sunday: More paddling trips and training (including rolling skills). Afternoon
    sessions in the marquee. “Fireside Chat” session with Paul Caffyn plus our

    Nautical Trivia! Pogies on Sunday night.

    Pogies: Traditionally a short video based format but any and all entries are
    welcome including that one photo which is the best shot you got all year.
    Bring Pogies submissions on a thumb drive. Lots of activities at this Rock ‘n Roll Event! Something for everyone! As we get closer to the event all our program activities will be listed here on our website. During the event activities and times may change depending on the weather but all will be displayed in our marquee.

    We look forward to seeing you at RnR26 Twofold Bay!

    Got a question? Call or text our RnR26 Co-ordinator Dave Winkworth on

    0499 580 425. All queries answered promptly.


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