Good morning to everyone,

Please read this information from Rob regarding our Pimp Your Kayak Day.  Thanks to Rob and his team for organising this day for us. Please RSVP to Rob, for work you would like to do and to be included in the catering.  Lynn

SUMMARY 

Pimp Your Kayak Day will be held on 21 June.  It is a new event with four objectives: 

1. To help people to replace perimeter deck lines, bungees, end toggles, etc on their kayaks.
2. To advise people on more complex repair issues such as rudders, so they can buy the needed parts
3. To enable people to buy / sell / swap anything to do with kayaks
4. And we can all enjoy morning tea together

If you are coming, please RSVP to Rob Plenderleith at talisker59@yahoo.com.aubefore May 30 and identify if you need decklines and/or bungees and/or will be at morning tea.  This will help us to buy enough repair materials and food.   If you don’t RSVP, we might run out of deck lines, bungees, or food.

DETAILS

Pimp Your Kayak Day is being held on Tuesday 21 June, at Rotary Park, Parkyn Parade, Mooloolaba, starting at 8am.  This will replace the Skills Development session normally held in the same place on Tuesday mornings.  We will finish when we’re done.

DECK LINES AND BUNGEES

The club will buy reels of deck line and bungee, and the main activity of the day will be to help you replace deck lines, bungees, end toggles, etc, on your kayak or kayaks.  Materials will be sold at cost price.   PLEASE BRING CASH.  Prices will be communicated closer to the date, but we will be selling at cost price.

Dr DEAN’S KAYAK CONSULTANCY

The club’s resident experts can advise re rudder and skeg issues, cracks, and all the other things that happen to kayaks.  We will help you identify what needs to be done to your kayak, if anything, and tell you what parts you need to buy.  We have plans for a kayak repair day during the winter, before the Keppel Camp.  That is when your replacement parts can be fitted.

BUY, SELL AND SWAP

This might be the opportunity to get rid of kayaks, kayaking gear, camping gear etc that you no longer use, or to acquire something you never knew you wanted.  Bring a tarp to put your items on, and deploy your best haggling skills.  

MORNING TEA

Morning tea will be provided courtesy of the wonderful SSRKC catering team.

If you have any questions re PYKD or the later kayak repair clinic, please contact Rob Plenderleith at talisker59@yahoo.com.au

Best regards,

Rob Plenderleith

Hi Everyone,

The committee have now confirmed the dates for the Evans Head kayak camp for the 6^th to the 13^th November 2022

We have some great paddles organised along the two rivers, along an absolutely beautiful creek taking us all the way down to the ocean and return and the possibility of paddling alongside koalas, so if you would like to join us, please refer to the booking details below –

ACCOMMODATION – EVANS HEAD NSW

1. The Bowlo & Holiday Cabins. Contact Narelle

• Phone 02 6682 4343
• Website- www.evansheadcabins.com.au
• Discounts available if you mention Suncoast Kayak Club.

2. Reflections Caravan Holiday Park. (The Bowlo & Reflections are linked by a short walkway)

• Phone 0266824212
• Website  www.reflectionsholidayparks.com.au
• Discount – being negotiated at present
• Dogs are permitted at pet friendly caravan sites.

Please make your own booking arrangements for this camp as soon as possible, as Evans Head is a very popular little village, in the warmer months.

If you have any questions please contact Sue 0439 623 209

Cheers

Sue Alcock 

Greetings to everyone,

The Club is planning to run a Full Moon Paddle on Tuesday 14^th June from Outrigger Park, departing at 5pm.

We will paddle and land at the boatramp at the downstream end of the public carpark adjacent to the Coast Guard. From there we will walk to “Fisheries on the Spit”, enjoy a fish and chips meal (at your cost) and then leisurely return to Outrigger Park. I will be taking f & c orders before we set off on our paddle so they will be ready for us on our arrival.

To meet legal requirements your kayak whilst on the water must show an all-round white light. (Use your imagination.)

If you have any queries about this paddle please contact me on 0417 007 828.

Regards,

Jim 

Co-ordinator: Ken Jeffreys

 

UPDATE ON DARLING RIVER CAMP 

6th March 2022

Just a bit of a heads up on a couple of things.

1. Kidman’s Camp has us booked in for camping prior to the paddle.
2. The paddle will now start at Kidmans’ rather than below the Bourke Weir. It adds 8km to the trip but our vehicles will be more secure.
3. We have organised a bus to bring all paddlers back to Bourke (barring the car drivers) from Louth. Cost will be $20 p/h. Paul has negotiated well!
4. We will fit all kayaks on the trailers and cars at Louth and most of the gear will go in the cars.
5. Medical History: We ask that your medical history, medications, allergies (form available at SSRKC Medical Form_2018) be taped to the underside of your day or back hatch. If you have medications, make sure you have ample and they are easy to find. That way, in need, we’ll know where to look which will save time and stress. Rob Plenderleith, our first aid coordinator for the trip will outline safety arrangements  when we get to Bourke. 
6. For those who wish, Shindy’s Inn at Louth will have a Pizza night on arrival. Not sure of the charge.
7. It will be worth having some cash as electronic payments can be problematic.
8. If anyone has any questions or concerns regarding anything, let us know and we’ll respond with a general advice email to all.

Cheers
Bruce, Ken & Paul

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Darling River Paddle Plan

March 30 – April 12

1. Paddlers will need to make their own way to Bourke, about 980 km from the Sunshine Coast, arriving on March 30. Trailers are being sourced to transport kayaks to and from Bourke, and to facilitate the shuttling of kayaks from Louth back to Bourke at the conclusion of the trip. Final arrangements will depend on the number of participants. (Bruce is organizing trailers)

•  Members are encouraged to book accommodation at Kidman’s Camp (kidmanscamp.com.au) or by phone 02 68721612 . The camp offers a variety of accommodation and camping options.

           Nights 30^th / 31^st March & 11th April if having a nights sleep before heading off.

4. March 31 – Louth is about 100km by road from Bourke.  The 31^st will be dedicated to moving sufficient vehicles and trailers to Louth to move paddlers from Louth back to Bourke following the completion of the paddle.
5. Paddlers will need to be able to carry sufficient food for a minimum of ten days and water for a minimum of five days. Paul Watt will be providing a support vehicle. Arrangements have been made with the Jandra Station for Paul to access tracks to the river for the first four days. However, access cannot be guaranteed until Day 5 at Toorale Camp – or half way. The support vehicle cannot be relied upon to transport provisions on a daily basis.  
6. Rose Isle Station offers camping, caravan sites and a variety of accommodation options. We will be spending a lay day at Rose Isle which is just over half way. For those travelling with a caravan, there are caravan sites available, along with unpowered camping on the river for $10 per night or $17 for a grassed site. For those wanting a comfy bed, there are Shearers Quarters for $40pp per night, cottages for $130 per night for a couple with $15 per additional person and Dongas for $50pp per night. Make bookings by ringing Sam on (02) 6874 7371, 0499 747 37 or by Email: roseisle@bigpond.com. Check out the website Rose Isle Station – HOME .  There’ll be a three course meal for $50 a head for the camp dinner on the second night. Morning tea is available for $10 if members require it. Alcohol is BYO, so we might need Paul to transport supplies from the liquor store in Bourke.

Draft Itinerary:

(Final campgrounds will be decided in consultation with the Stations Owners a week before the start of the paddle. We have planned on 20km paddles each day – with flexibility built into the program to travel to identified camp sites.)

March 30: Arrive at Kidman’s Camp Bourke
March 31: Shuttle cars to Louth. Arrangements will depend on participants
April 1 and 2: Leave Bourke, paddle 20km per day camping at Jandra Station (Phillip and Di Ridge (02) 68723163). Potential campsites  include 21a Weir (Jandra) and the 19 mile weir. Campsites will depend on advice from the station owners.
April 3: Toorale Campsite. 30km paddle. We have already secured the campground for our group.
April 4: Easy paddle to Yanda campsite  (Support car available)
April 5: 20km (approx.). Campsite to be identified en route
April 6: 20km paddle to Rose Isle  
April 7: Lay day (two nights) Rose Isle
April 8:  23km paddle to about 160km mark (self sufficient)
April 9:  Overnight Shearers Quarters at El Dorado(toilets available) 62km Rose Isle to Louth
April 10: Louth (Shindy’s Inn) Free camping available, a pub and a Pizza Past Night
April 11: Shuttle back to Bourke (Overnight Bourke)

More details will be issued later, but you deposit will secure your spot and allow us to secure sites so is to be paid ASAP.

thanks to all

Ken & Paul

A club camp at Tannum Sands is planned for May – June 2022 in lieu of Tathra camp which has been cancelled due to current problems associated with the Covid 19 pandemic.

Watch this space for exact dates and itinerary.

We are planning a sunrise paddle followed by a club breakfast.  Mark your calendars now!

DETAILS:

Venue: Caloundra Power Boat Club

When:         SATURDAY 26^th March 2022

Start:           The paddle will start at 6 am

First Light:  5.30am

Sun Up:      5.54 am (from memory!)

Paddle Duration: 2 hours (approx)

Breakfast:  8.30am 

Who:          Members and Partners

We will need DEFINITE numbers closer to the time for catering purposes.

Finer details will also be enunciated at that time.

Good paddling

Bruce

RESCHEDULED 2022 MURGON DAMS CAMP   

29th May to 4th June 2022

** Revised information below **

Paddlers please contact paulwatt@bigpond.com 

with expressions of interest ASAP

First Venue:              Boondooma Dam Caravan and Recreation Park

Location:                   Bushcamp Rd, Okeden Qld

View location on Google maps

This is approximately 230 km, 2 hr 45 min drive north west of Coolum Beach, via Gympie (76km) Murgon (93km) Proston (43km) Dam (18km)

Bookings and info at   www.lakeboondooma.com.au   and/or

Stephanie on 07 4168 9694, mention SSRKC or kayak club and Paul Watt visit.

During my visit Stephanie blocked some of each type of accommodation and site for us.   A 10% discount is yet to be confirmed.

NOTE: When booking, don’t forget to mention your with the SSRKC

Arrive Sunday 29th May and set up camp.

The park is on the shore of the lake with easy access for launch.

There is a covered seating area outside office, where we’ll have the first happy hour at 4:30 p.m. to discuss the  TWO paddles planned for Monday and Tuesday.

Depart Wed 1st June and drive to BP Dam.

Second Venue:         Bjelke-Petersen Dam Caravan and Recreation Park aka

                                Yallakool Park on BP Dam

Location:                   Barambah Rd, Moffatdale Qld

View location on Google maps 

This is approximately 73 km, 55 min drive back via Murgon on the road you drove out on. After Murgon, heading towards Goomeri, at 7.5km turn right into Kilcoy Murgon Rd, follow it for 7.7km, turn right into Haagar Drive and in 900 mtrs find office on left, above campground.

Bookings and info at www.yallakoolpark.com.au or call 07 41684746.

They also are expecting us and same as other campground. Both facilities are managed by South Burnet Regional Council  on www.sbrc.qld.gov.au.

Arrive Wed 1st June and set  up camp.

We will have happy hour up by the swimming pool at 4:30p.m.  to discuss the  TWO paddles planned for Thursday & Friday.

Camp dinner Thurs 2nd June at nearby Dusty Hill Winery, 6km away. To be confirmed, Details TBA.

Depart Sun 5th June.

BORUMBA DAM MINI CAMP  9th – 10th FEBRUARY 2022

Co-Ordinator  & Report: Paul Watt.  Photos: Paul Watt, Linsay Gadsby.   

Relive Videos: Richard (Sea Dog) Sharpe

As this is usually a popular paddling and camping destination some paddlers and partners were there as early as Monday for Wednesday and Thursday club paddles. Several others drove up on Wednesday for a day trip.
30 people attended happy hour( or 2 ).

Day1 Kingaham Creek  about 17.5 km.

A calm day with blue sky and a few clouds.
35 paddlers left at 8am in 2 groups ..the advance party of 21 and less advanced party of 14.
The former went as far as possible till stopped by fallen trees and enjoyed morning tea on a very rare landing due to high water and long grass after recent heavy rains.
We mere mortals in the other group stopped about 2kms short of them .
Both groups merged on return journey.

KINGAHAM CREEK RELIVE VIDEO Click Here

A very good a la carte Pub meal and drink was enjoyed by 24 at Imbil’s Raway Hotel. The final order as a group was placed at 6pm and by 6:35 all were tucking into their dinner .

Day 2 Yabba and Borumba Creeks about 22kms.

A carbon copy day greeted 21 paddlers for Ladies’ Day with Marg H as trip leader and Marion H as debutante tail end Charlene.
Today we stayed as one group till latter part of return trip where 12 veered off to the right for Borumbba Creek.
A few went as far as navigable till fallen trees again stopped them.
There was robust discussion instigated by Ken J  at morning tea , about the upcoming Darling R outback adventure paddle camp.
A few took the time to follow the eastern shoreline back and enjoy a swim at the ramp.

YABBA & BORUMBA CREEKS RELIVE VIDEO Click Here

All in all a very enjoyable camp once again.

2022 SSRKC CAMP CALENDAR

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The SSRKC Annual General Meeting & General Meeting will be held on Thursday 20th January 2022

Venue: Buderim Tavern

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Time:  10:00am

Everyone is invited to have lunch at the Tavern restaurant following the meeting.

Thanks

Lynn

Click on headings below to view Meeting minutes and associated notices and forms

2021 AGM Minutes

2021 General Meeting Minutes

Agenda 2022 AGM

Notice of AGM & GM 20th January 2022

Nomination Form 2022

SSRKC Proxy Form