Beginner Flatwater Kayaking

Trip Leader: Michael Clark, Hailey Harman

Trip leaders email : mjc.clarkspark@gmail.com

Time: Saturday day trip

Experience required: Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced

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

Destination: Yarra/Maribyrnong 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: $35-40 (including gear hire)

Further trip details:

The plan is to go to either the Yarra or Marabrynong river for a cruisy paddle. This will be a great opportunity for anyone who hasn't done any touring/sea kayaking to try it out in some calm, enclosed waters, and start to learn the skills necessary for longer and more challenging trips.

Space will be limited based on the ability to transport kayaks. If you have roof racks and are able to help with transport then please put that in the comments, but be aware that these sea kayaks are usually around 5m long so can be difficult to transport if you don't have hard racks, or aren't experienced in securing large loads to soft racks.

If you want to go on this trip you will have to be able to swim at least 50m in strong currents, and have completed one of the Intro to kayaking sessions or have equivalent knowledge.

Gear list:

- wetsuit
- thermals if you feel the cold
- wetsuit boots or old shoes to wear in the water 
- A dry change of clothes and towel for the end of the day
- Water Bottle
- lunch and snacks

-touring/sea kayak, paddle, PFD and spraydeck (limited number available from club)

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