Intermediate overnight kayak – Hakwesbury to Marramarra creek

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Hi all!

Want to be near the water but sick of canyoning? Love the overnighters and hate the bush bash? Well we have a trip for you.

Daniel and I (Katie) are running an overnight trip kayaking from the Hawkesbury river up to Marramarra creek return. Be prepared for two days intense kayaking, visiting a shipwreck (the HMAS Parramatta) and a loevly night camping next to our kayaks on the banks of Marramarra creek

Participants need to be competent swimmers, good at kayaking + handling cold water, and prepared (mentally) for two big days of kayaking (17km days). 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.

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. we also will need help picking kayaks up from the tramshed on thursday.

Info about the trip can be found here, and here. I’ll post a full map and plan with meeting time in the group chat when its set up.

• Kayaking gear that will be provided:
  • Kayak (sea kayaks only)
  • Paddles
  • Life jackets
  • Wetsuits (please comment your size)

• 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 will fall out!)
  • Overnight hiking gear – tents, sleeping mat, sleeping bag, cooking equipment, headtorch

• Clothing:
  • Enclosed shoes/sandals
  • Hat, sunglasses & sunscreen
  • Wool socks
  • Thermals
  • Raincoat or windbreaker regardless of weather
  • Overnight warm clothing
  • NO COTTON!
• Food:
  • 2L of water in bottles.
  • Two days of food
  • 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 island if not keen to bring your full on hiking boots (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 Daniel 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 the longest kayak you have done before

Do not fear, if you miss out on the trip I will be running another later in the year!

Thanks Alfie for the event template!