[FULL] Intermediate kayak – Berowra Creek

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Hi all!

How strong are your arms from all the climbing? Feel like a slightly different challenge?

Emily and I (Katie) are running a flat water kayaking trip in Berowra Creek. Be prepared to give those arms a good workout, with a 12km return paddle along the beautiful Berowra Creek including with lovely views of Kuring-gai crag, hidden beaches and lush forest. We’ll be following a portion of this route: Berowra waters.

Participants need to be competent swimmers, good at kayaking and handling cold water, and prepared (mentally) for a big day of kayaking (12km+). Due to having to transport kayaks, preference will be given to those with cars and roof racks, and we can increase numbers if people have their own sea kayak and a way to transport. I’m going to add again, be prepared for a long day!

PLEASE comment in the comment section if you have a car and roof racks and what type of kayak you have if you own one.

• Kayaking gear that will be provided:
  • Kayak (sea kayaks only)
  • Paddles
  • Life jackets

• Gear not provided:
  • Emergency blanket You can buy one from the gear cupboard for $5 cash or most outdoor stores)
  • Backpack that can fit your gear inside and will fit within the inner compartment of the sea kayak
  • Drybags (we’ll be in a river and you may fall out!)

• Clothing:
  • Enclosed shoes/sandals
  • Hat, sunglasses & sunscreen
  • Wool socks
  • Thermals
  • Wetsuit if you run cold or are planning on bringing a sit on top kayak
  • Raincoat or windbreaker regardless of weather
  • NO COTTON!
• Food:
  • 2L of water in bottles.
  • Food for the day
  • Snacks (chocolate or something nice to share!)
• Miscellaneous:
  • Any personal medicine (asthma puffer, Epipen etc)
  • A pair of thongs/flipflops (jandals if you’re a kiwi like me) for walking around on the beaches (since your shoes will get wet)
  • Phone or camera for photos (optional, and only if you’re prepared for it to get wet if your drybag leaks! Bring a ziploc bag or two to protect it)

If you have any questions give myself or Emily a message on Facebook.

Once again please let us know in the comments:

1. If you have a car and roofracks
2. Your kayaking/swimming experience
3. If you have your own kayak and what type it is
4. Also please comment with your favourite and/or longest kayak you’ve completed (if you love to suffer like I do)