Intermediate Paddling (Canoe) trip with Overnight camp– Scouts
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Event Details
When:
Sat 6th Dec 2025 (9am) to Sun 7th Dec 2025 (1pm)
Where:
1st Grays Point Scout Hall
Swallow Rock Drive Grays Point NSW 2232
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Cost:
General Participants - $85.00 (max 20 places)
Leaders and helpers - $30.00 (max 4 places)
Activity Staff and Trainees - Free
Participants from parent group to pay group - Free
Registrations:
Open: Wed 3rd Sep 2025 (9am)
Close: Sat 1st Nov 2025 (11.45pm)
Capacity:
Maximum 28 people
Register:
https://events.nsw.scouts.com.au/event/2169
Coordinator:
Kathryn King
katey.king@nsw.scouts.com.au
Account:
South Metropolitan Region
sm.region@nsw.scouts.com.au
Brief Summary:
Overnight Paddle to Bonnie Vale The Adventurous Activities Team have planned a fun and challenging overnight paddle from Grays Point to Bonnie Vale Campground. This event provides Scouts with the opportunity to progress their OAS in paddling and camping. Please note the paddle may take up to four hours, depending on conditions. For this reason, only confident and capable Scouts should register. Payment is due by October 30 2025. Your application will be accepted once payment is made. Refund Policy Refunds will incur a $3 administration fee.
Additional Information

Pre-Event Preparation

Online Information Session

An online meeting will be held on Wednesday 5 November 2025. A Teams link will be emailed to all registered participants.

Safety & Rescues Session

A practical session covering safety and rescues will take place at Grays Point Scout Hall, Swallow Rock, on Monday 10 November 2025, from 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Attendance is strongly recommended. There is no additional cost for this evening.
A registration link will be sent via email and must be completed to secure a place and provide permission for your Scout to attend.

Event Information

  • Participants must wear fully enclosed water shoes (or sneakers suitable for getting wet). Crocs, thongs, or sandals are not acceptable.
  • Canoes, paddles, and PFDs will be provided.
  • In the case of storms or strong winds, the event will be postponed to a later date at the discretion of the organisers.

What to Bring

Safety & Essentials

  • Whistle (to be worn on PFD)
  • Any required medication (clearly labelled, handed to leader if appropriate)
  • Water bottles totalling at least 1.5L capacity for the paddle
  • Sunscreen (broad spectrum, water resistant)
  • Insect repellent
  • Hat (wide brim preferred)
  • Headlamp/torch with spare batteries
  • Dry bags or small barrels (to be discussed during online session)

Clothing

  • Sun-safe clothing (long sleeves recommended)
  • Fully enclosed shoes that can get wet (no Crocs/thongs/sandals)
  • Clothes to change into at camp and for travelling home
  • Warm layers for evening/morning
  • Rain jacket/light waterproof outer layer
  • Sleepwear

Food (self-catered, lightweight style – think overnight hike)

  • Morning tea ×1
  • Afternoon tea ×2
  • Dinner (Saturday – lightweight camp meal)
  • Breakfast (Sunday)
  • Lunch (Sunday)
  • Snacks as needed

Camping Gear

  • Sleeping bag (suitable for season)
  • Sleeping mat
  • Lightweight tent or shelter (shared if arranged)
  • Eating kit (plate/bowl, mug, cutlery)
  • Small camp towel
  • Toiletries 
  • Small personal first aid kit

Optional but Recommended

  • Lightweight gloves (for paddling if prone to blisters)

Campground Facilities

  • Unpowered site
  • Picnic tables
  • Barbecue facilities
  • Drinking water
  • Showers and toilets

 

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Payment Options
This event is administered by:
South Metropolitan Region

Once you have submitted your registration, an invoice (summary sheet) will be generated with instructions on how to pay for this event. The following payment options will be available to you:

Credit/Debit Card