Kayaking Leader starter course - great chance for anyone wanting to improve their skills or to learn how to start helping with leading on kayaking trips.
Trip Leader: Michael Clark
Trip leaders email : mjc.clarkspark@gmail.com
Time: Sunday
Experience required: Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced
You must be able to swim 50m (2 laps of pool), and have completed an intro to kayaking session
Destination: Lysterfield Park Lake
Gear Confirm with trip leader if gear hire is available
Gear list here http://www.lumc.org.au/activities/kayaking-and-rafting/
Approx cost: about $35-50 depending on fuel (including gear hire)
Further trip details:
*Trip is dependent on weather conditions and instructor availability*
Spaces will be limited based on the ability to transport kayaks there. If you have roof racks/tow bar or are willing to use soft racks to help transport kayaks, please put that in the trip comments.
Car pooling will be arranged by the trip leader, you will be notified of this a few days before the trip.
This is the first of our internal kayaking training courses as outlined in the draft 'Little book of paddling'. The intent of this course is to train attendees to be able to organise and assist leading on flatwater kayaking trips, and to teach basic kayaking skills as part of an intro to kayaking trip.
We will cover a number of topics including basic kayaking skills such as understanding the equipment, wet exits, paddle strokes and how to teach them, and some simple self and assisted recovery techniques, and some rescue techniques.
In order to attend, you will need to have already attended the kayaking leadership theory session/s, or have equivalent knowledge, which includes but is not limited to
- paddling equipment (types and correct usage)
- group management
- teaching capsize drills
- teaching basic paddle strokes
- simple rescue/recovery techniques
Gear list (can be hired from MUOC):
- Rescue PFD
- Helmet appropriate for whitewater
- Cag
- kayak, paddle and deck
Personal gear (you MUST supply this or you cannot participante in the trip):
- Wetsuit/thermals if you feel the cold (Absolutely no cotton) - limited number available from MUOC
- Wetsuit boots or old shoes to wear in the water (closed-toed and full coverage)
- Dry change of clothes and towel for the end of the day, and a dry pair of shoes in case you use an old pair on the water.
- Water Bottle
- Snacks (individually wrapped chocolate/snack bars are great!)
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.
Note: 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
