Whitewater Kayaking trip planned - joint with Monash and Melbourne 

*Trip is dependent on river levels - more info will be sent out next week once we see how river levels are tracking*

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: TBC depending on river levels after the rainfall

Approx cost: about $35-60 depending on fuel (including gear hire)

Further trip details:

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.

The plan is to do the lower homestead-wittons reserve section of the Yarra near Warrandyte, which is one of the best beginner whitewater kayaking stretches in the state, and do a quick run or two. We will go over some basic whitewater paddling techniques so that you can start learning how to handle kayaking in whitewater. 

Depending on interest we may look at doing 2 runs, morning and afternoon. 

Car pooling will be arranged by the trip leader, you will be notified of this a few days before the trip.

Paddling Gear list (can be collected from the boat shed):

• PFD
• Helmet appropriate for whitewater
• Cag
• kayak, paddle and deck

Personal gear:

• Wetsuit/thermals if you feel the cold (Absolutely no cotton) - limited numbers available that can be hired from boat shed 
• Wetsuit boots or old shoes to wear in the water  (closed-toed 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