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

  • Hunter Central Coast - Christmas / New Year Paddle

    • 29 Dec 2025
    • 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    • Swansea - Location to be confirmed
    • 10
    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
    • 0
    Join waitlist

    If you've never rolled before, this session is for you. We'll be going through some tips and drills to help you perform a low impact sweep roll, one that's kind to your shoulders and rely on technique over brawn.

    I'll send all registrants a video to watch (at least once) prior to the session, enabling to get right to it quicker on the water. They'll be some warm up exercises too, for you to practice in the days leading up to the session because let's face it, we're not as nimble as we used to be.

    Some people like to learn using goggles and/or nose clips, that's up to you but I believe it helps to see under water.

    Meet at Clontarf Reserve, Monash Crescent where there is free parking and water to wash down. Toilets nearby. Bring drink and snacks for morning tea on the beach.

    I'll put a separate event on for Improvers.

    Let me know if you have any questions, 

    Cheers

    Ian, Sea Instructor.

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  • Sea Skills Training

    • 17 Jan 2026
    • 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Possibly Umina
    • 6
    Register

    A full-day training session designed for those wanting to be assessed for Paddle Australia’s Sea Skills award (a prerequisite for NSWSK Club’s Grade 3) or for those who want to get an idea of the standards expected to gain the award.

    We will be reviewing the major skills including boat control, surfing skills, rescues, towing and rolling. A plotting exercise will be included if time permits.

    We’ll provide instructional tips when the opportunity arises and at the end of the session advise each participant of the areas we think more work is needed before being ready for assessment.

    The Club’s calendar currently has future Sea Skills-focussed training sessions and there will be further training opportunities at R’nR in March and beyond.

    Kayaks and kit to the Club’s Grade 3 standard (refer page 5 of the Club’s logbook). Helmets will be required at various stages of the session (loan helmets available if needed). Please bring a paddle float if you have one. Ditto a compass for the plotting exercise.

    Bring your food and water for the day as it is possible that all land breaks during the session will be at isolated locations. Consider sports additives to your water.

    Your instructors will be Stuart Trueman and Adrian Clayton.

    Any queries to Adrian (adriancl8on[at]gmail.com).

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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)
    • 4
    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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  • Bracing, Sculling and Rolling Workshop

    • 22 Feb 2026
    • 8:30 AM - 11:15 AM
    • Bonnie Vale, Bundeena
    • 2
    Register

    This training session is for those who want to improve their stroke technique (bracing and sculling) and rolling.

    Participants must already be comfortable with wet exits and staying calm underwater.

    Maximum of 4 participants

    Trainer: Rob Mercer

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  • Refresher Training for Sea Guides, Enclosed Sea Guides incl. trainee Guides

    • 1 Mar 2026
    • Bonnie Vale launch at Bundeena
    • 8
    Register

    This is open to existing Sea Guides (or Enclosed Sea Guides) with preference for those who are currently training as sea guides at either level.

    But please note: Minimum requirement is Sea Skills. 

    It will be a practical session with a lot of on-water time and working in groups, expect to have fun. 

    Further details regarding launch and finish times along with gear list will be sent to registrants.

    Session Leader: Rob Mercer

    Number of Participants 8 - 10





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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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  • Discount code for Online Sea Kayaking Training Materials

    • 31 Mar 2026
    • 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
    Register

    As a member, if you are interested in the discount code, to Online Sea Kayaking training materials, please register and it will be emailed to you.

    This is so the club can track interest in these benefits. The more who apply, the more we may do this in the future!



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