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

  • South Coast Spring Fling

    • 21 Sep 2024
    • 8:30 AM
    • 23 Sep 2024
    • 12:00 PM
    • South Durras
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    Come and have a Spring Fling on the South Coast. Whilst based at the Big 4 Park at 9 Beagle Bay Road phone 44786028) at South Durras, paddlers can access the Murramarang coast, both northwards and to the south, Batemans Bay and the Tollgate Islands and the extensive Durras lakes. The Big 4 offers a range of sites both unpowered, powered and cabins, and will allow campfires, so Dave Winkworth can cook us one of his famous camp oven meals on Saturday evening and there may be pancakes on Sunday morning.  Campbell Tilley and President Sandy McGuiness will be there.
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  • The Difference Between Perception and Sight: How We Make Sense

    • 27 Sep 2024
    • 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
    • Middle Harbour Yacht Club 75 Parriwi Road Mosman
    • 2 registrants
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    Come join us for a fascinating exploration into the world of perception and sight. Have you ever wondered how our brains interpret the world around us? Or why we see things differently from one another?

    Join Dr. Con Petsoglou, Ophthalmologist, Sydney Eye Hospital; Senior Lecturer, University of Sydney and Director of the NSW Medical Tissue Bank, and Ralph Kerle, a renowned Australian photographer and kayaker, as they delve into the complexities of perception and sight, shedding light on how we make sense of the world. Whether you're a psychology enthusiast or simply curious about the way we see things, this event is sure to be an eye-opening experience.

    The evening will feature the world premiere screening of a short film entitled "Ralph's Eye," shot around Middle Harbour. The film is intended to serve as inspiration for anyone facing a disability, showing how challenges can be transformed into unique creative expressions. The event includes refreshments, vibrant live entertainment from the Road Captains and a live auction, the proceeds of which will be contributed to the Sydney Eye Hospital Foundation.

    Don’t miss this evening of intrigue, inspiration, enlightenment and entertainment. 

    Register for the event at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-difference-between-perception-and-sight-how-we-make-sense-tickets-964661487477?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&keep_tld=1

    Arranged by kayaker and artist Ralph Kerle - www.ralphkerlesart.com

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  • 2024 AGM: Saturday 19 October, Patonga Beach

    • 18 Oct 2024
    • 20 Oct 2024
    • Patonga Beach
    • 16 registrants
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    This year the AGM returns to beautiful Patonga Beach with a myriad of options for open and enclosed sea paddling.  This is a great opportunity to catch up with old friends or make new paddling partners to take you through the summer paddling season.

    The AGM itself will be held at 4:00 pm in Patonga Community Hall where dinner will be served post meeting.  

    We hope to have a variety of paddle trips, both instructional and touring on the schedule and, if you are tired of paddling there is plenty of bush-walking and other sight seeing opportunities nearby.

    Accommodation is LIMITED so book early.  Patonga Beach Campground has only a few sites remaining but nearby Ocean Beach Resort at Umina has camp sites available. There are also AirBnB options. To facilitate accommodation arrangements, we have a forum available here.

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  • Parsley Bay to Lion Island and return

    • 19 Oct 2024
    • 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM
    • Broken Bay
    • 5
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    Strong Grade 1s and above

    For those travelling north to Patonga for the AGM: a clockwise trip out of Parsley Bay (Brooklyn) along the rugged shorelines of the lower Hawkesbury River and Broken Bay with a circumnavigation of Lion Island with its stunning sandstone features. Around 25km all up with a couple of shore stopovers along the way including lunch at isolated and aptly named Hungry Beach. We will be back at Parsley Bay in time for a clean up and leisurely drive to Patonga to arrive well before the start of the AGM.

    Participants will need to self cater food and drink wise.

    Kayaks to Grade 2 standard, please.

    Adrian Clayton is your guide. Expect him to throw in a couple of Grade 2  skill challengers during the outing.

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  • Afternoon Paddle to AGM and back at Night

    • 19 Oct 2024
    • 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    • Parsley Bay, Brooklyn
    • 4
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    This is my fourth annual paddle from Brooklyn to the AGM in Patonga.  We'll meet at 2:00pm at Parsley Bay for a 2:30pm launch.  Bring a change of clothes in your kayak for the AGM at 4pm and dinner afterwards at the Patonga pub.  Then change back again for the night-time paddle back.  An all round white light is mandatory. Further details will be provided nearer the date.  I have overnight accommodation in Brooklyn on a first-ask basis if required.  Register your interest for the trip then email me about a room.  Trip will be good weather dependant. Tides are favourable both ways. Grade 2 and above please.

    Any queries to Steve H by email.....

    coview at gmail dot com

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  • Navigation Training Weekend

    • 8 Nov 2024
    • 5:00 PM
    • 10 Nov 2024
    • 4:00 PM
    • Port Stephens
    • 9
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    NAVIGATION FOR SEA KAYAKERS

    Port Stephens, 8-10 November 2024

    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. You will need to arrive on the Friday afternoon or evening 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 in a 20km open water paddle.

    So  that we can hit the road running on Day 1, registrants will be provided with pre-reading 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.  Participants will be required to bring their own writing materials and a compass - deck, bushwalking or both (if they have one).

    Kayaks and paddlers to Grade 2 as a minimum please.

    Please email Campbell camtil99[at]gmail.com or Caoimhin via the website if 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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  • WomDomNom 2024

    • 21 Nov 2024
    • 7:00 AM
    • 24 Nov 2024
    • 3:00 PM
    • Western NSW - Wellington, Dubbo, Narromine
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    WomDomNom - https://www.womdomnom.com/

    4 Day Paddle down the 150km of the Macquarie River

    Starting in Wellington, going through Dubbo, ending in Narromine

    Thursday 21st to Sunday 24th November 2024


    Registrations open on 1 August 2024 for the 2024 WomDomNom!

    Numbers will be limited in 2024, so register early!

    Click here to Register for the Paddle - https://raceroster.com/events/2024/67372/womdomnom

    $320 Payment for the 2024 WomDomNom will not be required until 1 September 2024 - details on how to pay will be sent to registered paddlers in mid August 2024.

    With Burrendong Dam at 62%, and a dry winter and spring predicted, the 2024 WomDomNom will again be held on the Macquarie River.


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