August New Members Paddle at Canadian Bay

Photo: Ben Flora

• NEW MEMBERS PLEASE READ ALL DETAILS BELOW
• Paddle grading: All grades
• Ungraded members: Ready to be assessed for Sea Kayak Basics
• Paddle distance: Around 14 km return
• Sea Environment: Enclosed Sea
• Leader: Richard Rawling and Hugh Bramwell 
• Maximum number: 16
• Meet time: 9:00am
• Launch Time: 10:00am

This is our monthly club paddle and is perfect for paddlers of any grade. New and prospective members are encouraged to attend so we can help you get a start in your paddling journey with the Club. It is a great paddle to practice your skills and share equipment and ideas.

If you are an ungraded member ready to be assessed, we can sign off your Sea Kayak Basics grading on this trip. If doing the SKB assessment, there will be a short swim at the end of the trip so please dress warmly for this activity. 

It is a leisurely paddle to Mornington for a coffee and lunch stop, then return. Bring lunch along or you can buy something at the café at Mornington.

The paddle will not run or may be moved if the wind forecast is much over 15 knots or conditions are otherwise unsuitable.

Dress for cold water immersion and bring/wear a windproof outer garment (e.g. a cag). No cotton clothing please. Bay water temperature is below 13 deg C.

Please check the forecast beforehand to ensure that you will enjoy the trip (e.g. bom.gov.au/australia/meteye or www.willyweather.com.au/vic/mornington-peninsula/canadian-bay.html)

Any queries, new members in particular, please SMS Richard Rawling on 0419 340 851

Note for new members:  Don't be concerned if you receive no immediate reply to your registration. I will contact you if there are any questions about your registration.