Intro to kayaking

Details

Sun 05 Apr 2026 10:00 - 17:00
Lysterfield Park, Horswood Rd, Lysterfield VIC 3156

Event information

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Flatwater Kayaking trip planned - joint with Monash/Melbourne

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 - more info will be sent out next week once we see how it is tracking*

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 go to Lysterfield Park Lake and paddle for the day. We will be running an intro to kayaking session to teach beginner skills and wet exits for those of you that haven't done much paddling before. Complete novices welcome :). We will be going over basic kayaking skills so that you know how to safely participate in future paddling trips - however it will mean that if you haven't done it before then you will have to practise capsizing.

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

Gear list:

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

Personal gear:

  • Wetsuit/thermals if you feel the cold (Absolutely no cotton) - can be hired from gear room 
  • Wetsuit boots or old shoes to wear in the water  (closed-toed full coverage) - can be hired from gear room 
  • 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