[FULL] SUNDAY BL – HAMPDEN BRIDGE TO BENDEELA kayak grade 1/2

You need to be approved for the main Boree Log event to attend these trips. If you get rejected then you can sign up for another trip, this just makes it easier for volunteer trip leaders. Please be aware that as the weather is unpredictable, trip leaders may need to alter trips accordingly.

Please read the entire post and answer all questions before signing up.

Hi all!

Sam and I (Katie) are running a trip on Sunday of Boree Log to kayak Hampden bridge to Bendeela campsite (flow dependent). This is an intermediate kayaking trip as flow dependent there will be grade 1/2 rapids (fast sections of rapid flow where you may be unstable in your boat).

Participants need to be competent swimmers and kayakers and good at handling cold water. You don’t need to be able to roll a kayak but previous kayaking experience is a necessity.

Photo cred: Kangaroo Valley Safaris

• Kayaking gear provided at Boree Log event (If you have personal gear it is helpful to bring this along):
  • Helmet
  • White water kayak + spray skirt (and maybe a raft if we can get fixed)
  • Life jacket
  • Paddle

• Kayaking gear not provided:
  • Emergency blanket (You must carry one on every club canyoning trip. You must buy one from the gear cupboard for $5 cash or most outdoor stores)
  • Dry bags that can fit ALL your gear inside and can fit inside the kayak (the club only has a couple of drybags so we can’t guarantee any for you
  • Wetsuit/thermal to keep warm (the club has some but these are mostly to canyon)

• Clothing:
  • Hat, sunglasses & sunscreen
  • Wool socks
  • Thermals to wear under your life jacket
  • A windbreaker for if it gets cold
  • NO COTTON!

• Food:
  • 1.5L of water in bottles.
  • Substantial lunch (pack it in a waterproof container, and make sure it’s vaguely crush-proof)
  • 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) to leave in the car
  • 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 Sam a message on Facebook.

Also let us know in comments:

1. If you have a car and available seats for the car shuffle
2. Your kayaking and cold water swimming experience.
3. Also please comment with your favourite Australian animal
4. If you’ve done an early vote for the Referendum (only applicable to Australian Citizens)

Thanks Alfie for the event template!