Grade 2 Event – This Section is under Development

Paddling in exposed inshore waters.

Examples:

• Along the open beaches and headlands.
• Great Sandy Strait.
• Lower Moreton Bay.
• Sheltered sections of the Whitsundays

Seas to 1m and surf to 0.5m

Distance covered up to 25km per day. If more than 25km trip coordinators should show in their planning/trip briefing that they have taken the distance into consideration.

If wind is over 20 knots, trip leaders should show in their planning/trip briefing that they have taken the wind into consideration.

Max distance of 5NM (9.2km) from shore.

Open to members (Grade 2 assessed) and qualified visitors at Trip Coordinator’s discretion.

Vessel Prerequisites

Your vessel should be a well maintained Sea kayak with at least 2 bulkheads and be fitted with:

• 6 mm fitted deck lines.
• Closed toggles / loops at both ends – Your hands should not be entrapped by the loops.
• Tow points – enable you to be towed.
• Towing points – enable you to tow.
• A tow line – 15m with a quick release clip.
• A pump – Manual or Hands free.
• A spray skirt.
• A paddle leash.

Paddlers Prerequisites

Paddlers should possess all Club Minimum Skills Requirements plus:

• Have been assessed as competent to Grade 2 level.

Paddlers should be capable of:

• Maintaining a cruising speed of up to 5 KPH.
• Performing a self-rescue.
• Performing an assisted rescue.
• Beach launches & returns through small surf.
• Swimming 20m wearing a PFD.
• Towing.

Paddlers’ skills should include:

• Bracing.
• Edging.
• Paddle stern rudder.
• Some familiarity with weather, charts and navigation.

Group Prerequisites

The group should carry all items for a Grade 1 Event plus:

• Compass and charts.
• Flares and V – Sheet.
• Vessel repair kit.

Trip Leaders Prerequisites

Grade 2 Trip Coordinators should be experienced Level 1 Paddle Coordinators with sea kayaking experience and demonstrated skills in leadership, paddling and rescue techniques.