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

  • Outside Upside, Inside Downside - TakeTwo

    • 30 Sep 2023
    • 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • MonaVale
    • 0
    • 8 registrants
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    An old regular, but worth repeating

    Depending on conditions, plan is to launch from MonaVale beach, paddle north on the ocean side, around Barrenjoey Head and back down inside Pittwater. Short walk to collect cars. Total distance around 25km.  There may be surf at the launch, so come prepared - helmets please.

    Food and water you can access from the cockpit - as well as a good cag as it could get chilly.

    Solid Grade 2 and above. Bring kayaks equipped for ocean paddling

    Please arrive by 8.30 for a 9am start/briefing


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  • Friday Pre AGM Paddle

    • 13 Oct 2023
    • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • AGM - Bonnie Vale (Friday)
    • 4
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    This paddle is for those arriving in advance of the AGM. The paddle will obviously be dependent on weather and conditions but at this stage I'm simply saying there will be a paddle, we will have a lotta fun and anyone who wants to will get a chance to practice some skills.
    All grades welcome, and am happy to do grading assessments from grade zero to grade one
    Kayaks to minimum Club standards and kitted to grade two.
    Am currently kayaking in Sweden, not back until end September. Comms to and from me will be pretty ordinary due to limited wifi. Will put more meat to the trip when I return.

    Mark Fuller
    (prefer you to use email)
    0414 878306
    markfuller1956@gmail.com
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  • 2023 AGM

    • 14 Oct 2023
    • 15 Oct 2023
    • Bonnie Vale Royal National Park
    • 29 registrants
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    AGM 2023: Bonnie Vale 14 to 15 October, 2023


    Have you paddled under the waterfalls that spill off the cliffs at Curracurang in the Royal National Park? Or surfed your kayak on the friendly wave at Deeban Spit? Both those options and more will be available at this years Annual General Meeting at Bonnie Vale on Saturday 14th October, 2023.


    Camping is available at the Royal National Park Bonnie Vale. You must book a site prior to arrival and have a valid National Park Pass or purchase a day pass. If you prefer more luxurious accommodation, there are several Air BnBs in the area. Alternatively, paddle over from anywhere around Port Hacking.


    The AGM itself is scheduled for 4:00 pm on Saturday in the Maianbar Community Hall which is about a 15 minute walk from the campground along a bush track.  Bring decent shoes and a headlamp. A short business meeting will be followed by an entertaining guest speaker.

    Dinner will be catered by our own "Chef Extraordinaire" Carolyn Gibbins and will feature a selection of delicious food, with vegetarian and carnivore options! Bring your own beverage of choice plus all plate, cup and  all other utensils you require for a fine dining experience and $20 (cash or card) to cover the cost of dinner.

    Bonnie Vale has limited camping sites, so book your campsite now!



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  • AGM Sea Trip

    • 14 Oct 2023
    • 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM
    • Bonnie Vale
    • 7 registrants

    An open sea paddle for grade 2 and above. Depending on conditions, we might paddle up to Boat Harbour or cruise under the cliffs of Royal National Park. Up to about 20 or 25 kilometres depending on the group.  Bring a helmet in case of a surf landing.  Bring a lunch as well as your usual paddling kit. Kayaks to grade 2 standard.  We will be leaving from the campground at Bonnie Vale.  

     

    The trip will be led by trainee Sea Guide, Sandy McGuinness, supervised by Rae Duffy.

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  • Skills practice / training / refresher session

    • 14 Oct 2023
    • 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    • AGM - Bonnie Vale area (Saturday)
    • 7
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    I am putting this together for anyone wanting to learn or refresh their skills and techniques. This is expected to mainly cater for anyone  ungraded to grade two.
    This will not be an organized paddle, rather we will hang around relatively close to shore.
    a great chance to get your grade one, or progress towards grade two.
    I am currently kayaking in Sweden, not back until end September. Comms to and from me will be pretty ordinary due to limited wifi. Will put more meat to the trip when I return.
    Trip leader - Mark Fuller
    0414 878306
    (prefer email)
    markfuller1956@gmail.com
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  • Port Hacking Explorer (Enclosed Sea)

    • 14 Oct 2023
    • 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    • AGM - Bonnie Vale (Saturday)
    • 4
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    AGM Enclosed Sea Trip - Port Hacking

    This trip is scheduled for the Saturday of the AGM weekend (see web site for further details of the AGM).  It will be suitable for Grade 1 paddlers upwards.  The plan is to explore the inshore waters of Port Hacking.  Expect around 15-20km of paddling with some training etc on the way.   Details of trip to be determined once weather conditions are known.  Please sign up if you are planning to attend the AGM and are interested in an inshore paddle.

    Trip leader - Richard Hackett

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  • Paul's AGM open sea trip (Saturday)

    • 14 Oct 2023
    • 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
    • Start and finish at Bonnie Vale
    • 6
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    An open sea paddle for grade 2 and above.   Leaving Bonnie Vale and exiting Port Hacking we will head North or South depending on conditions and the group.  This will be decided well before we launch.  We’ll take our time checking out the coast and practicing some skills along the way.  Up to 20 km. Kayaks to grade 2 standard and please bring a helmet in case of a surf landing.  Focus will be on a relaxed trip enjoying the scenery and good company.  Bring your lunch to enjoy at a stop somewhere.  Led by Paul Thomas


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  • AGM Sea trip

    • 14 Oct 2023
    • 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
    • Bundeena
    • 0
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    Starting from the calm waters of Bonnie Vale we will head out of Port Jackson and head up or down the coast depending on conditions. Possible destinations could be south to Little Marley Beach past the glorious sea cliffs of the Royal National Park or north to Cape Bailey via Cronulla and Wanda Beach with a possible easy landing stop at Boat Harbour. Distance up to 25KMs depending on destination and group.

    Destination will be determined closer to the date.

    This would be a great introduction to open sea paddling for Grades 1 and 2 with little open sea experience. Possible beach landings so bring a helmet. I have a spare helmet if anyone needs one (let me know in advance if you would like to borrow it).

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  • AGM Sea Trip Sunday 15 October

    • 15 Oct 2023
    • 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM
    • Bonnie Vale
    • 4 registrants
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    An open sea paddle for grade 2 and above. Depending on conditions, we might paddle up to Boat Harbour or cruise under the cliffs of Royal National Park. Up to about 20 or 25 kilometres depending on the group.  Bring a helmet in case of a surf landing.  Bring a lunch as well as your usual paddling kit. Kayaks to grade 2 standard.  We will be leaving from the campground at Bonnie Vale.  

     

    The trip will be led by trainee Sea Guide, Sandy McGuinness, supervised by Harry Havu.


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  • Port Hacking Adventure (Enclosed Sea)

    • 15 Oct 2023
    • 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    • AGM - Bonnie Vale (Sunday)
    • 4
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    AGM Enclosed Sea Trip - Port Hacking
    This trip is scheduled for the Saturday of the AGM weekend (see web site for further details of the AGM).  It will be suitable for Grade 1 paddlers upwards.  The plan is to explore the inshore waters of Port Hacking.  Expect around 15-20km of paddling with some training etc on the way.   Details of trip to be determined once weather conditions are known.  Please sign up if you are planning to attend the AGM and are interested in an inshore paddle.
    Am currently kayaking in Sweden, not back until end September. Comms to and from me will be pretty ordinary due to limited wifi. Will put more meat to the trip when I return.
    Mark Dabbs will lead on the water (towards his accreditation), I will observe (and nag 😜)
    Trip leader - Mark Fuller
    0414 878306
    (prefer email)
    markfuller1956@gmail.com
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  • Navigation Training Weekend

    • 3 Nov 2023
    • 5:00 PM
    • 5 Nov 2023
    • 4:00 PM
    • Port Stephens
    • 2
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    NAVIGATION FOR SEA KAYAKERS

    Port Stephens, 3-5 November 2023

    Navigation: The art of knowing where you are and how to get to your destination in a safe and timely manner.

    This is a weekend session that focuses on the above definition in a Sea Kayaking context.  By the end of the session participants will be equipped with the knowledge to more than satisfy the navigational requirements of the Paddle Australia Sea Skills award.

    There will be a focus on the skills and knowledge most relevant to planning and successfully completing a kayak journey with a range of typical considerations and circumstances to manage.

    We will be based at a members home at North Arm Cove, Port Stephens with both indoor and on-site camping available. Please consider arriving on the Friday afternoon or evening if possible so that we can get started on time on the Saturday.

    There will be a high level of participant involvement throughout (with the bonus of some nice paddling).  Weather permitting, the weekend activities will be predominantly practical, focused on application of trip planning and way finding skills. Day One will include working with compasses, charts and maps followed by on-water exercises.  Day Two will be exclusively on-water (with a shore break for lunch) putting into practice the lessons of the previous day.

    So  that we can hit the road running on Day 1, registrants will be provided with some pre-learning materials related to working with compasses and charts and maps.  Please work through these and contact either Campbell or Caoimhin if you have any problems with it as the contents will be assumed knowledge for the weekend activities

    There will be a registration cost (less than $100, not yet finalised) for the weekend to cover  materials supplied by the Club and other expenses such as morning tea.  Participants will be required to bring their own writing materials and a compass (if they have one).

    Kayaks to Grade 2 as a minimum please.

    Course presenters may change but include:  Campbell Tiley and Caoimhin Ardren.

    Please email Campbell Tiley camtil99[at]gmail.com or Caoimhin via the websiteif you have any queries regarding the weekend.  Otherwise, use the registration facility on the Club’s website to secure your spot (class size limited).

    This weekend will not run if we have insufficient registrants.  Please indicate your interest early.

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