Club Trips - Registered Members Only
These are the current club events. To attend club on water event you need to a financial member. To become a financial member click here.
If you are a financial member and have logged in an cannot register for a trip here is a FAQ Page.
Before registering for a club event, please review the full trip description.
MID WEEK Paddle - Wed 28th Sep 2016
Strong Grade 2, Grade 3
Suitable for, currently fit, advanced grade 2 paddlers i.e. nearing Grade 3 standard, inclusive of “regular” Oandorians. If you are currently not on the Oandora (Friday Group) group email list, please contact Owen Kimberley asap via email : okimberley(at)bigpond.com. Meet at 8.30am at Palm Beach, west end of Beach Street adjacent to Waratah Street. We will aim to return to beach at 2.00 to 2.30 pm (but allow extra contingency time just-in-case). Take water, snacks, lunch. Where we go will be determined on the day but be prepared for opportunity to surf at either the south corner of Umina Beach and/or the Ettalong sand bar.
Please let me know before 7 pm Tues (via reply email) if you intend coming.
Current BOM Sydney Coastal Waters Forecast for Wed is:- SW winds 10 to 15 knots becoming NE 15 to 20 knots during the afternoon. Seas around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 2 metres during the evening. S swell around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres during the morning. Sunny weather.
Lake and Ocean Antics - Mid North Coast Region - 15-16 Oct 2016
15-16 October 2016
Grade 2-3
An overnight car-based camping trip at beautiful Seal Rocks (a comfortable 3-hour drive from the start of the M1 at Wahroonga). Day One will be spent exploring the interesting nooks and crannies of the inshore coastal waters around Seal Rocks. Lunch will be taken on a remote beach (if sea conditions permit a safe landing and break-out).
Day 2 will have us paddling on the tranquil waters of either Smiths or Myall Lakes (choice determined on the day according to conditions). Expect to finish around 3pm.
Please bring boats equipped to the Club's Grade 2 requirements. Helmets to be worn if intending to play in the surf zone and rock gardens (loan helmets available if required). You will need to carry lunch, nibbles and water in your kayak both days.
You will need to make your own accommodation arrangements. However, it’s likely that most participants will be camping at the Seal Rocks Holiday Park (http://www.sealrocksholidaypark.com.au/).
Adrian Clayton will lead the trip. Contact him at gclayton[at]bigpond.com if you have any queries or the online system indicates the trip is full.
"EXTRA" PADDLE ON WED 21ST SEPT
Cronulla to Little Marley Return - Sun Sep 18 2016
WED 7TH SEPT, PALM BEACH TO MAITLAND BAY OR ETTALONG AND RETURN
Broken Bay Explorer - Grade 2 and 3 Saturday 27/Aug/16
A tour of Broken Bay starting and finishing at Ettalong. Distances about 20km. Quite a bit of ocean exposure on two crossings of Broken Bay. Hopefully we’ll get to tour Box Head, Lion Island and Barrenjoey. Kayaks to at least Grade 2 standard, grade 3 preferred. You’ll need all your food and water for the day – we’ll be stopping on an isolated beach. Grade 2 paddlers please drop me an email with a few details of your paddling background especially any ocean paddling. The trip leader will be Tony Murphy (tmurphy[at]cochlear.com). if the trip is full, let me know your interest and I will see if I can organise something.
New and Old Members Paddle – Cowan Creek Sun 14 Aug
The tide is favourable for a trip down Cowan Creek with the ebb tide, then back with the flood. This is a paddle for all club members – but particularly for anyone who’s joined the club but not managed to get started.
We’ll start and finish at the boat ramp at Appletree Bay near Bobbin Head.
Distance a little over 20km … but tide assisted.
Anyone who’s not yet signed off at grade 1 – no problem, we can work that out on the day. But please get in touch with me by email : tmurphy[at]cochlear.com
Yarra Bay to Greenhills surf beach return
If the trip is showing as FULL on the registration system and you would like to get on a waitlist or you have any questions contact Megan Pryke via the club messaging system.
Cronulla to Wattamolla RTN - Sunday 7th August
Grade 2 +
30 KM
Paddle along a great bit of wild coast. Bring a good lunch to have at either Little Marley or Wattamolla and be in no hurry to get back.
An 8 for 8.30 AM launch will ensure a parking spot and give us plenty of time to achieve the day’s objectives and thoroughly explore this great destination.
Register here. Trip organised by Matt Bezzina (SG) This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Pre AGM coastal jaunt – Botany Bay and beyond 30th July 2016
Saturday 30 July
Grade 3
A relaxed paddle out of Botany Bay and along the coast smelling the roses along the way. The route will be determined by the conditions on the day but we’ll be taking the option that has us coming home with the wind. Around 20km return if we head north and end up in Long Bay for lunch, slightly longer if we head south to Boat Harbour (lunch) and back.
Meet at Yarra Bay Yacht Club and prepare to be on the water immediately after a 9:00am pre-trip briefing. Expected return to Yarra Bay around 3:00pm.
You’ll need to pack lunch in your kayak. Kayak and equipment to Grade 3, please.
Grade 2 paddlers contemplating taking up Sea Skills assessment opportunity on offer later this year are welcome.
Your trip leader will be Adrian Clayton. Register online or email Adrian at gclayton[at]bigpond.com if you have any queries.
Pre AGM coastal jaunt – Botany Bay and beyond 30th July
Saturday 30 July
Grade 3
A relaxed paddle out of Botany Bay and along the coast smelling the roses along the way. The route will be determined by the conditions on the day but we’ll be taking the option that has us coming home with the wind. Around 20km return if we head north and end up in Long Bay for lunch, slightly longer if we head south to Boat Harbour (lunch) and back.
Meet at Yarra Bay Yacht Club and prepare to be on the water immediately after a 9:00am pre-trip briefing. Expected return to Yarra Bay around 3:00pm.
You’ll need to pack lunch in your kayak. Kayak and equipment to Grade 3, please.
Grade 2 paddlers contemplating taking up Sea Skills assessment opportunity on offer later this year are welcome.
Your trip leader will be Adrian Clayton. Register online or email Adrian at gclayton[at]bigpond.com if you have any queries.
Central Coast in July
Saturday July 9
Central Coast Somewhere
Grade 2, aspiring Grade 3
Launch location and destination will depend on conditions
Meet 0830 ready to launch 0900.
Join me for an ocean paddle, likely from Ettalong, heading to Maitland Bay or elsewhere depending on wind direction and conditions. Details will be emailed as the day approaches.
Bring helmets and kayaks to Grade 2, lunch, snacks, water and warm gear.
Your leader will be Campbell Tiley. Contact Campbell on camtil99[at]gmail.com if you want more information about the day.
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