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PORT MACQUARIE HASTINGS CANOE CLUB INC
SCHEDULE OF PADDLES
FEBRUARY, MARCH, APRIL & MAY 2019
HERONS CREEK, OFF QUEENS LAKE, LAKEWOOD
This is our second schedule for 2019. Thank you to our trip leaders.
IT IS THE POLICY OF THE PORT MACQUARIE
HASTINGS CANOE CLUB INC THAT LIFE JACKETS
(PFD’S) BE WORN AT ALL TIMES WHILST
KAYAKING
PLEASE NOTIFY THE LEADER OF ANY PADDLE YOU INTEND PARTICIPATING IN AND ADVISE THEM OF YOUR INTENTION TO JOIN THEIR PADDLE; LIKEWISE IF
YOU NEED TO CANCEL OUT
THIS IS A SUMMER SCHEDULE. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU STAY WELL HYDRATED, WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, SUNSCREEN & INSECT REPELLENT
WE TRY TO SCHEDULE PADDLES FOR EARLY IN THE DAY, TIDES PERMITTING.
START TIMES ARE ON THE WATER UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED. BE PUNCTUAL.
PLEASE ALLOW SUFFICIENT TIME TO UNLOAD YOUR KAYAK AND ORGANISE YOURSELF BEFORE THE START. IF THERE IS A LARGE GROUP OF PADDLERS IT TAKES AWHILE TO GET EVERYONE ONTO THE WATER. IF RUNNING LATE OR UNABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PADDLE ON THE DAY, PLEASE TRY TO MAKE PHONE CONTACT WITH THE LEADER AND ADVISE HIM/HER SO THE PADDLE CAN GET UNDERWAY ON TIME.
IF A PADDLE NEEDS TO BE CANCELLED/ALTERED FOR ANY REASON AT SHORT NOTICE, ONLY THOSE WHO HAVE REGISTERED FOR THE PADDLE WILL BE MADE AWARE OF ARRANGEMENTS IN PLACE FOR SUCH CONTINGENCIES
RATING SYSTEM FOR CLUB PADDLES
RATING 1: 10 – 15 kms: with rests along the way
Average speed/rate 5 – 6 kph
RATING 2: 15 – 18 kms: fairly continuous paddling with short breaks;
Possibility of difficult conditions, open water etc
Average speed/rate 6 – 7 kph
RATING 3: 18+ kms: fairly continuous paddling for one to one & a half hours.
Extended time in the kayak, possibility of difficult
Conditions; open stretches of water, wind etc
Average speed/rate 6 – 9 kph
RATING 4: 30+kms: hard paddling; long periods in the kayak.
Average speed/rate 10kph
Tuesday 5,12,19,26 February
Hard, fast & continuous training paddle. Mostly racing skiis/kayaks Rating 2/3
16kms approx. from Westport up the Hastings River to Maria River
Early start. Coffee at Quaylime @ Marina
Enquiries to Bill:0418 437 957 or [email protected]
Thurs. 7,14,21,28 February
Social am paddle then coffee after Pipeworks Bay St. Plaza. Ratings 1/2.Remember to fill in sheet, attend briefing & sign off upon return
Approx. 6 & 10 kms options on Hastings River from Sett. Point Reserve near big ferry
8am start on the water from Sett. Pt. reserve. Parking & facilities available. Water also available to wash kayaks down with.
Contact Bill or Caroline on 0418 437 957 [email protected]
Sunday 3 February
Settlement Point to Sancrox one way. Rating 2 OR short option fromSancrox down towards Haydon Creek & return.
Option 1 approx. 16 kms.Option 2 approx. 8-10kms Car shuffle required for option 1
8am start on water from Sett. Point Reserve OR Option 2: 8.30am start from ramp in paddock Just
Contact Bill or Caroline for Option 1 on0418 437 957 or [email protected] 2 contact Greg on
Rating 1. Coffee after AbundanceAt 274 Rawdon Isl. Rd. Sancrox
before the Rawdon Island bridge
0428 980 264 or [email protected] Bring water to wash boats. No facilities on site. Please include mobile phone contact details.
Saturday Feb. 9
Hibbard Ferry up to & around Blackmans Point area. Rating 1. Brekkie after at Rivermark Café, Hastings River Dve.
Approx. 10 kms around & about the river.
7am start on the water from ramp in paddock adjacent to ferry. DO NOT park cars in this paddock
Contact Caroline on 0418 437 957 or [email protected]. If you do not wish to paddle but would like to join us for brekkie, please notify me as I will need to book a table. Brekkie will be around 9 – 9.30Please include mobile phone details. Water at ferry. No facilities.
Thurs. 14 Feb
Happy Valentines Day
Usual AM paddle
Sunday February 17
Tom Dick’s Hole to Saltwater Lake. Rating 2/3 or short option: Tom Dick’s Hole around LimeburnerRating 1
Option 1 is 26 kms approx.. Option 2 approx.. 12 kms. Both starts at Tom Dick Hole, Nth Shore
Option 1 start 8.30 am on the water.Option 2 also starts at 8.30 am on the water.
For Option 1 contact Bill & Caroline on 0418 437 957 or email [email protected] Bring morning tea lunch etc.For Option 2 contact Greg [email protected] or 0428 980 264. Late brekkie/coffee maybe at a café. Check with leader.Please include mobile phone details. No facilities.
Tuesday February
Moonlight paddle.
Approx. 6 – kms,
7.30pm on water
Contact Greg on 0428 980 264 [email protected]
9 Rating 1. MUST USE LIGHTS. Don’t forget insect repellent!!
Hastings River
from Westport Park boat ramp
Please include mobile phone details. Water at ramp; facilities in Westport Park
Saturday February 23
Rocks Ferry to King & Sarah Creeks, Wauchope. Rating 1/2
Approx. 14 kms return
7 am start on water at ramp at Rocks Ferry.
Contact Greg on 0428 980 264 [email protected] Possible coffee after in Wauchope
Tuesday March 5,12,19 & 26
Hard, fast & continuous training paddle. Mostly racing skiis/kayaks Rating 2/3
16 kms approx. up the Hastings River from Westport to Upper Maria River
Early start Coffee after at Quaylime near the Marina
Enquiries to Bill Webber on 0418 437 957 or [email protected].
Thurs. March 7,14,21 & 28
AM Social paddle followed by coffee at Pipeworks, Bay St. Plaza.Rating 1
Approx. 6 & 10+ kms option, Hastings River from Sett Pt. Reserve near big ferry
8 am start on the water from the Reserve. Parking & facilities available. Water also available
Contact Bill or Caroline on0418 437 957 or [email protected] Remember to fill in sheet, attend briefing & sign off upon return.
Thurs. March 7
SAFETY DAY
This is a great chance to refresh old skills & learn new ones
Practice in a variety of safety & rescue skills in small groups
8 – 10 am on the water in back channel at Sett. Pt Reserve. Regular coffee after.
Enquiries contact Stephen on0490 842 005 or email [email protected]
Sunday March 3
Blackmans Point to Hacks Ferry one way OR shorter option of Hacks back down river to meet up with other group & check out side creek. Ratings 2 & 1
Long option is approx.. 17 kms + a car shuffle. Short option is approx.. 10 kms return
8am start on water for long option from ramp at Blackman Point. 9 am start for short option at private property at end of Hacks Ferry Rd. at Telegraph Point
Contact Bill & Caroline for long option on 0418 437 957 or email [email protected] Contact Greg for short option: 0428 980 264 or [email protected] Please include mobile phone details. Bring water to wash kayaks down with & picnic lunch. ( Optional lunch at Tele Point pub ). No facilities. Please park in area to the right of the ramp.
Saturday Stingray Approx. 9am start Contact Greg on 0428 980 264
March 9 Creek from North Haven bridge around local area. Rating 1
10 kms in Camden Haven area
on the water from the ramp on eastern side of the bridge.
[email protected] Please include mobile phone details. Water & facilities available.Check with leader for coffee/lunch arrangements
Sunday March 17
Wilson River from Telegraph Point reserve. Rating 1
Approx. 12 kms return
9 am start on the water from ramp in reserve under bridge.
Contact Stephen on 0490 842 005 or [email protected] Please include mobile phone details. Water & facilities available & parking. Bring morning tea & picnic lunch. If warm bring your swimmers as it might be suitable for a dip up the top.
Monday March 18 to Thurs. 21 March
Break away at Urunga. Reflections Hoilday Park, 2 Mogo St. Urunga. Phone 6655 6355. Vans & cabins.
Paddles in the Urunga lagoon & short paddles on the Bellinger & Kalang Rivers
Morning paddles. Afternoon free for walks etc
Contact Barry for details on 0429 028 652 or [email protected] Book early as it is a popular site.
Wed. 20 March
Moonlight paddle. Rating 1. Must have lights
Approx. 6 – 8 kms on Hastings River
7pm start on the water Westport Park boat ramp
Contact Greg on 0428980264 [email protected] Water available. Facilities in Westport Park
Saturday March
Stewarts River from
Approx. 10 – 12
9am start on water
Contact Greg 0428980264 or [email protected]
23 Johns River. Rating 1/2
kms down to Watson Taylor Lake return
from small ramp. Bring water etc
Contact leader re lunch arrangements. Include mobile phone details.
Sunday March 31
Rocks Ferry Wauchope to Bain Bridge return. Rating 2
Approx. 12 kms return. Add extra for Yippin & Morton Creeks
8.30am start on the water from ramp at Rocks Ferry Reserve.
Contact Barry on 0429028652 [email protected] Water & facilities available. Picnic lunch after. Morning tea at Bain Bridge. Remember to include mobile phone details.
Tuesday April 2,9,16,23 & 30
Hard,fast & continuous training paddle. Mostly racing skiis/kayaks Rating 2/3
16 kms approx.. from Westport up the Hastings River to Maria River.
Early start then Coffee after at Quaylime near the Marina
Enquiries to Bill Webber on 0418 437 957 or [email protected]
Thurs. April 4,11 & 18
AM Social paddle & then coffee after at Pipeworks, Bay St. Plaza. Ratings 1/2
Approx. 6 & 10 kms options on Hastings River from Sett. Pt. reserve
8 am start on the water from Sett. Point Reserve near big ferry.
Contact Bill or Caroline on 0418 437 957 or [email protected] Parking & facilities available. Remember to sign sheet, attend briefing & sign off.
Thurs. April 25
ANZAC DAY No paddle
Sunday April 7 End of Daylight Saving
Ghinni Ghinni Creek at Coopernook Rating 2. Off the Lansdowne River in front of the Coopernook Hotel
Approx. 16 kms return; 20 kms if you paddle around Jones Isl. & meet group at the cafe
9.30 am start on the water from ramp in front of the old C’nook Pub
Contact Barry on [email protected] Morning tea at The Other Side Café at half way mark. Picnic lunch back at ramp. Water available; facilities in pub. Please include mobile phone contact details.
April 12 - 30
NSW School Holidays
Sunday April 14
Pipers Creek at Kundabung Rating 1. Can do extra kms
Approx. 8 – 10 kms incl. Smiths Creek.
8.30 am on the water at Pipers Crk reserve.
Contact Barry on 0429028652 [email protected] Include mobile phone contact details. Morning tea after. Drop toilet, picnic table. Bring water to wash kayaks with.
Fri 19 April
Good Friday Best wishes for Easter
Easter Sunday April 21
Gogleys Lagoon at Dunbogan. Rating 1. Maybe a few extra kms in river
Approx. 8 – 10 kms around lagoon.
9am start from boat ramp at Dunboga Reserve
Contact Martin on 0412 942 288 or email him [email protected] Please include mobile phone details. Water & facilities at ramp. Contact leader re lunch/coffee arrangements.
Sunday No paddle
April 28Tuesday May 7,14,21 & 28
Hard, fast continuous training paddle. Mostly racing skiis/kayaksRating 2/3
16 kms approx.. from Westport up the Hastings River to Maria River
Early start Coffee after at Quaylime at the Marina
Enquiries to Bill Webber on0418 437 957 or [email protected]
Thurs. May 2,9,16,23 & 30
Social am paddle & then coffee Pipeworks café, Bay St. Plaza. Ratings 1 & 2
Approx. 6 & 10 kms options, Hastings River from Sett Point reserve
8 am start on the water from Sett. Point Reserve near big ferry
Contact Bill or Caroline on0418 437 957 or [email protected] to sign sheet, attend briefing & sign off.Water & facilities available.
Sunday May 5
Anabranch paddle. Rating 1
Approx. 12 kms from Hacks Ferry
9am start on the water from private property
Contact Greg on 0428980264 [email protected] Please include mobile phone details. Picnic lunch back at property so bring a chair etc. Bring water to wash kayaks with. Please park in area to the right of the ramp.
Sunday May 12
No paddle
Happy Mothers Day to all our mums, grandmothers & great grandmothers!!!
Friday May 17
Moonlight paddle. Rating 1. Must have lights.
Approx. 6 – 8 kms on Hastings River.
5pm start on water. Westport boat ramp
Contact Greg on 0428980264 [email protected] Please include mobile phone details.
Sunday Herons Approx. 9.30 am Contact Stephen on
May 19 Creek from Queens Lake Sailing Club. Rating 2
16 kms return. Some open water
start from ramp at Queens Lake Sailing Club
0490842005 or [email protected] Please include mobile phone contact details. Bring water to wash kayaks with. Facilities may or may not be open.
Sunday May 26
McInherney Park & around canals & up southern edge of river. Rating 1.
Approx. 8 – 10 kms
8 am on water at ramp near Sailing Club.
Contact Greg on 0428980264 [email protected] Please include mobile phone contact details. Water & facilities available.Possible coffee/brekkie at Sea Salt after paddle. Discuss with leader.
PLEASE REMEMBER TO WEAR YOUR LIFE JACKET ( PFD ) AT ALL TIMES. BRING PLENTY OF DRINKING WATER AND REGISTER YOUR INTENTION TO PARTICIPATE IN A PADDLE WITH THE DESIGNATED LEADER BY 7 PM THE NIGHT BEFORE THE PADDLE. LIKEWISE IF YOU NEED TO CANCEL OUT OF A PADDLE, PLEASE MAKE PHONE CONTACT WITH THE LEADER AND ADVISE HIM/HER.
WHILST WE TRY TO MAXIMIZE TIDES TO OUR ADVANTAGE, THIS IS NOT ALWAYS POSSIBLE AS WHAT RUNS IN ALSO RUNS OUT!!! WHITE SANDY BEACHES AND COFFEE SHOPS ARE ALSO NOT ALWAYS ON THE MENU…ALTHOUGH WE DO TRY!!
IF YOU WISH TO BRING A FRIEND/NEW PADDLER ALONG ON A CLUB PADDLE, PLEASE DISCUSS THIS BEFORE THE DAY WITH THE TOURING COORDINATOR, BILL WEBBER. MANY OF OUR CLUB PADDLES ARE NOT SUITABLE FOR NEWCOMERS TO KAYAKING BECAUSE OF THE DISTANCE COVERED AND POSSIBLE CONDITIONS ENCOUNTERED. WE PREFER TO ARRANGE AN ALTERNATIVE TIME AND VENUE TO ASSESS AND ASSIST NEW PADDLERS. WE NEED TO GAGUE THEIR LEVEL OF FITNESS AND EXPERIENCE, DECIDE WHICH OUTING WOULD BE SUITABLE FOR THEM AND FIT THEM INTO A KAYAK ( IF THEY DON’T HAVE ONE ) AND ORGANISE A PADDLE AND PFD FOR THEM. THIS IS TO ENSURE THEIR PADDLING EXPERIENCE WITH US IS POSITIVE, SAFE AND ENJOYABLE.
NOT ALL PADDLES SUIT INFREQUENT PADDLERS EITHER.
IF A FRIEND DOES JOIN US ON A PADDLE, YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO ACCOMPANY THEM THROUGHOUT THE PADDLE AS THE LEADER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE WHOLE GROUP, NOT JUST ONE PADDLER.
PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS ARE WELCOME TO JOIN US ON THREE PADDLES BEFORE BEING ASKED TO JOIN THE PMHCC INC AS OUR PUBLIC LIABILITY POLICY IS APPLICABLE ONLY TO FINANCIAL MEMBERS OF THE CLUB. IF THEY DO NOT JOIN AFTER THREE PADDLES THEY WILL BE CHARGED $10 ON EACH ADDITIONAL PADDLE FOR THE USE OF A CLUB KAYAK, PADDLE AND PFD. THIS IS DONATED TO THE CLUB’S PREFERRED CHARITY, CANASSIST, WHICH SUPPORTS RURAL CANCER PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. THIS IS NOT AN ONGOING ARRANGEMENT AND CLUB KAYAKS WILL NOT BE LOANED OUT. IT IS A TEMPORARY MEASURE UNTIL THE PERSON HAS PURCHASED THEIR OWN KAYAK AND RELATED EQUIPMENT.
THE TOURING SUB COMMITTEE HOPES YOU ENJOY THIS SELECTION OF PADDLES.
THANK YOU TO THOSE MEMBERS WHO MAKE THEMSELVES AVAILABLE TO LEAD PADDLES. WITHOUT THEM WE WOULD NOT BE PADDLING AS OFTEN AS WE DO AND IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS.
CAROLINE AND BILL WEBBER
MOONLIGHT PADDLE REQUIREMENTS
Excerpt from Roads & Maritime Website: re rowing/paddling vessels
Such craft must have a torch or lantern ready to display in time to prevent a collision. Craft that are more then 4m long should exhibit two all round lights, either continuous or a combination of continuous & flashing white lights positioned at either end of the vessel.
