Sea kayak paddle workshop

Event Details

When:

Wed 6th Mar 2024 (5.30pm to 8pm)

Where:

Hen and Chicken Bay, Wareemba
Wymston Parade and Reginald st Wareemba (Boat ramp)
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Cost:

Leader - $10.00
Rovers - $10.00
Venturer - $10.00
Guide with own kayak - Free
Leader or Rover with own kayak - Free
Participation Rescheduled - Free

Registrations:

Open: Fri 26th Jan 2024 (8.30am)
Close: Fri 1st Mar 2024 (8.31am)

Capacity:

Maximum 5 people

https://events.nsw.scouts.com.au/event/1448

Coordinator:

Fernando Charnis
fernando.charnis@nsw.scouts.com.au

Account:

South Metropolitan Region
sm.region@nsw.scouts.com.au

Brief Summary:

Learn to paddle a single sea kayak, starting in flat water to move to overnight open ocean expedition style trips. We will learn to paddle, maneuver, capsize, wet exit, rescue, self-rescue and more. We start with easier environment and will move eventually to open ocean, when after a few sessions your skills will be up to it. It is expected you will attend several sessions to work on your kayaking skill development.

Additional Information

This session will be around Hen and Chicken bay.

Single kayaks and its gear will be provided. Bring water and proper clothing to get wet and change. Something to eat to recover energy.

Wear proper shoes or similar to get wet, not thongs.

Meet and finish at Drummoyne Scout Hall, 5 minutes drive from the water. We will need a parent car to transport a kayak on the roof. Start at 5.30pm but be at the hall by 5.15pm. Finish around 7.30pm, as sun sets but we will need to pack gear after..

If this event attracts attention there will be more midweek sessions, spread the word. After attending a few sessions there will be enough participants who have develped core skills and we will be able to move to more challenging conditions, eg paddling under the Harbour Bridge or go out to to chase whales in the open ocean. Opportunities to advance in OAS Paddling and kayaking qualifications.

If you want to bring your own kayak, consult the activity coordinator emailing a photo of the kayak you want to use.

I will need help transporting kayaks to/from launching site, car with roof racks or tow bar to tow trailer.

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