Point and Paddle: pre-intro to Whitewater Kayaking (and beach day)

Yelalo!

On Anzac Day weekend I will be running a beginner whitewater trip with Niels Bardoel. This trip will be a prerequisite – if you are interested in learning to Whitewater kayak, you must come on this trip.

We’ll head to Malabar beach rain hail or shine (but not lightning) and go for a paddle in the whitewater boats. These kayaks are a lot more difficult to paddle straight than other kayaks and so a little warm up and practice will be necessary before the actual trip.

I think it will also be fun for anyone to come along and vibe on the beach, so all people are welcome to join and paddle if you so please. Please note in the comment box whether you are interested in the beginner WW trip later in April.

What’s the plan, Stan?

10am: Everyone with a car with roofracks will meet at the big gear shed to pick up boats, paddles and PFDs for the day

11am: Everyone will meet at Malabar to help unload boats and get in the water

11:30am: We’ll go for the first paddle, spend some time on the water getting used to the boats, practice bailing from the boat when upside down, and doing some swim practice for the river

What to bring

It’s a beach day with paddling. Bring your cossies and something comfy for paddling. I recommend active wear, a hat and sunnies, and shorts which can get wet. For anyone paddling: absolutely no cotton

Bring some lunch and water too, a towel, and dry clothes for afterwards as well as sunscreen.

In the comment box, please tell me if you have roofracks on your car. If you don’t have a car, please tell me your favourite brand of pen. Please also tell me your kayaking experience and whether you are coming along to try kayaking for the April trip, or just for the beach day (you’ll still be allowed to kayak)