Yarra Kayaking trip planned

Trip Leader: Michael Clark, Aaron Evans

Trip leaders email : mjc.clarkspark@gmail.com

Time:  Saturday morning

Experience required: Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced

You must be able to swim 50m (2 laps of pool), and have completed an intro to kayaking session
 

Destination: Yarra River

Gear Confirm with trip leader if gear hire is available

Gear list here http://www.lumc.org.au/activities/kayaking-and-rafting/

Approx cost: about $35 (including gear hire)

Further trip details:

*Trip is dependent on river levels*

Spaces will be limited based on the ability to transport kayaks there. If you have roof racks/tow bar or are willing to use soft racks to help transport kayaks, please put that in the trip comments.

We will head to Lower Homestead to put on the water and paddle downstream, before taking out at Wittons Reserve ramp. 

Car pooling will be arranged by the trip leader, you will be notified of this a few days before the trip.

Gear list:

• PFD
• Helmet appropriate for whitewater
• Cag

Personal gear:

• Wetsuit/thermals if you feel the cold (Absolutely no cotton) - can be hired from gear room 
• Wetsuit boots or old shoes to wear in the water  (closed-toed full coverage) - can be hired from gear room 
• Dry change of clothes and towel for the end of the day, and a dry pair of shoes in case you use an old pair on the water.
• Water Bottle
• Snacks (individually wrapped chocolate/snack bars are great!)

It is your responsibility to ensure you have the right gear. Trip leaders can answer questions you might have. If you dont have the right gear you may get left at uni and leaders might be unwilling to take you in the future.

Note: Club trips are for current LUMC members. You can sign up to membership here https://www.lumc.org.au/membership/  If you can't find your username/password email clubofficer@lumc.org.au for help