Interesting Times off Pialba – Image by Rob
The Club has structured events held on selected Weekday Mornings.
The location of the launch sites are listed below.
PADDLE PLAN SSRKC Oct- Dec 2021
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Grade 1 Event
Paddles start at 8:00 am and 8:30 am from June to August.
These outings are a light excursion. Trips are around 2hrs duration and are held in sheltered locations.
Experienced members will be on hand to assist new paddlers with the sport.
Bring your morning tea & enjoy the company at the conclusion of the paddle.
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER
Upper Burrum River – Image by Dean
SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS
On Tuesday 24 August the skills development sessions will resume at the Mooloolaba Spit. All club members are welcome. If the numbers participating are more than the coaches can handle, we may take a more structured approach, but for now all are welcome to participate.
Time: Tuesday morning, starting at 07:00 am (this means you can get a convenient parking spot)
Location: Car Park opposite 21 Parkyn Parade Mooloolaba (i.e. opposite Fisheries on the Spit)
Duration: We usually finish before 10. Earlier if people get cold.
The classes are led by Rob Plenderleith and Dean Haspell, with support from other seasoned paddlers. What you can learn depends on your needs and the sea conditions. There is usually a sheltered area for basic skills, and on some days there is surf further down the beach for intermediate skills. We typically break up into several groups which work on different things.
Equipment: We paddle with “bare decks”. You will only need your kayak and paddle, skirt and PFD (helmet if you are surfing). Dress for immersion. As the coaches are often standing in the water, we may have a kayak etc to lend if needed.
Apres-ski: Fisheries on the Spit has toilets and does good coffee and chips. After kayaks have been loaded and people have changed we go across the street to debrief the class and solve the problems of the world.
Inquiries: Just come along on a Tuesday morning, or contact Rob Plenderleith at talisker59@yahoo.com.au
Best regards,
Rob Plenderleith
Skills Development Coordinator
Grade 1 Event
Paddles start at 8:00 am and 8:30 am from June to August.
Trips are around 3hrs duration.
Bring your morning tea.
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER
River Heads Launch – Image by Henriette
Grade 1 Event with Some Optional Exposure to Grade 2
These paddles are a “Peer Activity” as defined by AUSTRALIAN CANOEING.
NO Instructional or Guidance structure exists!
It is the Responsibility of each member of the group to ensure the suitability of their equipment and themselves for the activity!
These events are normally 4hrs duration with a break at the halfway mark. Distances increase and paddlers have increased exposure to the wind and tide.
Bring your lunch & enjoy the company at the conclusion of the paddle.
Paddles start at 8:00 am and 8:30 am from June to August.
OCTOBER
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER
Pincushion Break
