RESOURCES – A collection of information.
Set up to Roll – Image by Ian Berry
REFERENCE DOCUMENTS
AUSTRALIAN CANOEING
Australian Canoeing Award Scheme Handbook … click here
MARITIME SAFETY QUEENSLAND BOATING MAPS.
A comprehensive list of quality boating maps can be found on this government website.
AUSTRALIAN MARITIME COLLEGE.
The Marine VHF Radio Operator’s Handbook can be found on this website.
QUEENSLAND TRANSPORT – PROJECTING LOADS.
Kayak carrying guidelines can be found on this government website.
In Summary
- Distance load can project from the front – No more than 1.2m
- Distance load can project from the rear – No more than 1.2m without a warning device
Warning device
- During the day – You must display a brightly coloured red and yellow, or yellow flag at least 450mm by 450mm is fixed to the extreme back of the load.
- During the night – You must display a red warning light that is visible from at least 200m away, OR at least 2 red reflectors capable of reflecting from the headlights of a following vehicle.
SKILLS
Kayarchy – Sea Kayaking Online Handbook and Reference.
Kayak Paddling.net – An animated instructional site. It is presented in many languages…..press the English Flag for an English version.
SEQ Water Rules.
Occasionally, the Club paddles on local dams that are under the control of SEQ Water. All participants should be aware of the existing SEQ Water rules that apply.
View these rules here: QBWSA – Seqwater Rules
USEFUL LINKS
WEATHER – TIDES – SURF
OTHER CLUBS
KAYAK REPAIRS
Kerry Richards, ex Natureline Kayaks. He can be contacted at 54728541 and 0402067759.
EQUIPMENT SUPPLIERS
The following are a good starting point if you are searching for gear.
Expedition Kayaks – Sydney. Top Shelf Kayaks with an excellent on-line shop.
Adventure Outlet. – Gold Coast. Give Craig a call.
KAYAK TALK
Mount Warning
Gnarly Dog – A personal blog with interesting info.
MAGAZINES
Ocean Paddler Magazine – UK Publication
ADVENTURE BLOGS
Australia by kayak – Stuart Trueman’s Trip around Australia
