BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN TZID:Australia/Sydney X-WR-TIMEZONE:Australia/Sydney BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3326@unswoc.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney;VALUE=DATE:20231015 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney;VALUE=DATE:20231016 DTSTAMP:20231009T222313Z URL:https://unswoc.org/wordpress/events/sunday-bl-kayak-hampden-bridge-to- bendeela-campsite/ SUMMARY:[FULL] SUNDAY BL – HAMPDEN BRIDGE TO BENDEELA kayak grade 1/2 DESCRIPTION: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\, t his just makes it easier for volunteer trip leaders. Please be aware that as the weather is unpredictable\, trip leaders may need to alter trips acc ordingly.\n\n \;\n\nPlease read the entire post and answer all questio ns before signing up.\n\n \;\n\nHi all!\n\nSam and I (Katie) are runni ng a trip on Sunday of Boree Log to kayak Hampden bridge to Bendeela camps ite (flow dependent). This is an intermediate kayaking trip as flow depend ent there will be grade 1/2 rapids (fast sections of rapid flow where you may be unstable in your boat).\n\nParticipants need to be competent swimme rs 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.\n\n\n\nP hoto cred: Kangaroo Valley Safaris\n\n Kayaking gear provided at Boree Lo g event (If you have personal gear it is helpful to bring this along):\n\n Helmet\n White water kayak + spray skirt (and maybe a raft if we can ge t fixed)\n Life jacket\n Paddle\n\n\n\n\n Kayaking gear not provided:\n \n Emergency blanket (You must carry one on every club canyoning trip. Yo u must buy one from the gear cupboard for $5 cash or most outdoor stores)\ n 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\ n Wetsuit/thermal to keep warm (the club has some but these are mostly to canyon)\n\n\n\n\n Clothing:\n\n Hat\, sunglasses &\; sunscreen\n Wo ol socks\n Thermals to wear under your life jacket\n A windbreaker for i f it gets cold\n NO COTTON!\n\n\n\n\n Food:\n\n 1.5L of water in bottle s.\n Substantial lunch (pack it in a waterproof container\, and make sure it’s vaguely crush-proof)\n Snacks (chocolate or something nice to sha re!)\n\n\n Miscellaneous:\n\n Any personal medicine (asthma puffer\, Epi pen etc)\n A pair of thongs/flipflops (jandals if you're a kiwi like me) to leave in the car\n Phone or camera for photos (optional\, and only if you’re prepared for it to get wet if your drybag leaks! Bring a ziploc b ag or two to protect it)\n\n\n\nIf you have any questions give myself or S am a message on Facebook.\n\nAlso let us know in comments:\n\n If you hav e a car and available seats for the car shuffle\n Your kayaking and cold water swimming experience.\n Also please comment with your favourite Aust ralian animal\n If you've done an early vote for the Referendum (only app licable to Australian Citizens)\n\n \;\n\nThanks Alfie for the event t emplate!\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://unswoc.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/ 2023/10/Kangaroo-valley-safari.jpg CATEGORIES:Boree Log,Whitewater Kayaking LOCATION:https://www.google.com/maps/place/Bendeela+Recreation+Area/@-34.73 98785,150.4689615,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x6b1384112dd45a27:0x1864061 442c50fdd!8m2!3d-34.7398829!4d150.4715364!16s%2Fg%2F11bwp1v1ph?entry=ttu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Sydney X-LIC-LOCATION:Australia/Sydney BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20231001T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR