Kayaking - Yarra

Details

Tue 07 Dec 2021 19:00 — 21:00
Yarra River

Event information

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Evening paddle on the yarra

Trip Leader: Tim/Emily

Trip leaders email : emily.willocks@gmail.com

Time: 7pm(ish - TBC)

Experience required: Beginner+ Intermediate 

You must be able to swim 50m (2 laps of pool) and have been to pool recently and demonstrated a wet exit and basic skills. 
 

Destination: Yarra River

Gear Gear will be available for hire fi you need it

Gear list here http://www.lumc.org.au/activities/kayaking-and-rafting/

Approx cost: $15-20 (including gear hire)

Further trip details

Evening paddle on the yarra near templetowe. We will start on the flat water below the rapids - suitable if you haven't been on the river before so long as you have been to pool recently (or talk to me if you haven't)

 

Additional notes due to current COVID19 Restrictions

See full list of current restrictions here

  • For the time being only fully vaccinated club members will be able to attend face to face trips. Please make sure you have your proof of vaccination available to show the trip leader.
  •  Wherever possible, members should walk, ride, catch public transport or drive themselves to start location. Where this is not possible car pooling may be considered. The trip organiser will discuss this with you.
  • You must respect physical distancing and maintain 1.5m distance between other participants wherever possible. 
  • Masks must be worn in accordance with government guidelines. Where it is not safe/feasible to wear a mask (eg kayaking) it must be carried and worn whereever practicable.
  • All participants must wash hands/equipment before and after use
  • Anyone with any COVID-19 symptoms (e.g. excessive coughing, sore throat) or are at higher risk (ie. have returned from overseas within the last 14 days or have close contact with a confirmed case) can not join the trip. Should anyone show any of the symptoms while in attendance, the trip will be cancelled immediately with an incident form filed to LaTrobe Sport 
  • If you are unable to attend, you must immediately notify the trip organiser so your spot can be offered to someone else

** Club trips are for current LUMC members. You can sign up to membership here https://www.lumc.org.au/membership/  If you can't find your username/password email clubofficer@lumc.org.au for help**

It is your responsibility to ensure you have the right gear. Trip leaders can answer questions you might have. If you dont have the right gear you may get left at uni and leaders might be unwilling to take you in the future.