Trip Plan ANZAC Day Dawn Service

Trip Plan
ANZAC Day Dawn Service
Apr 25 2015
Macleay Island Cenotaph, Pat’s Park, Macleay Island
Trip Leader:
Mark Hessling
Trip Leader
Qualification:
1
2
(Sea Guide)
(Instructor)
Phone:
0417 706 345
Email:
kayak@rexx.org
Contact
Requirements:
Participants must register their interest prior to the
event, and provide the Trip Leader with a contact
number.
Register by:
Apr 24 2015
Date of trip:
Apr 25 2015
Grade of Trip:
1
Event
Environment:
Dam
Lake
Creek
River
Estuary
Bay
Ocean
Surf
Brief Description
of Activities:
2
3
QSKC follows the Australian Canoeing Minimal Environmental Impact Practices
Guideline. Refer to Club Policies on the QSKC website for further details.
Quote from Macleay Island Sub-Branch RSL:
In the early morning darkness of ANZAC Day, the Morning Star is in line
with the cenotaph and flagpole. The sun rises in lone with the Cenotaph
and ripples across the bay to the island. The dark outline of Stradbroke
Island is how we imagine Gallipoli would look in similar circumstances.
Paddlers will launch at 4.15am from Victoria Point boat ramp (southern end)
and paddle across to the Macleay Island ANZAC DAY Dawn Service commencing
at 5.30am. Following the service we will have breakfast and return to launch site at
Victoria Point.
Meeting Time:
04:00 – Bring headlamp or torch
Meeting Place:
Masters Avenue Boat Ramp, Victoria Point (Southern ramp where ferry launches – not the VMR
ramp) UBD Map 227 Ref A1
Departure Time:
04:15
Duration:
4.5 hours
Distance:
Approx 9km
Tide Information:
Brisbane Bar: High 2.17m @ 02:03, Low 0.81m @ 08:58
Suggested
Equipment:
Required equipment
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ANZAC Day Dawn Service
As per Grade 1 Trip in Club Gradings Policy
Sea Kayak with deck lines, enclosed cockpit
and spray skirt
Covered Shoes
Headlamp or torch mandatory
Recommended equipment
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Minimum 2L drinking water
Sun protective clothing and sunscreen
Food for duration of trip
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Paddlers Requirements
New members of QSKC are required to attend an AC Basic Skills Award day prior to their first
paddle, or hold equivalent AC qualifications.
Please review BOM marine forecast evening prior and morning of departure. Should a strong wind
warning be forecast, trip will be cancelled and you will be notified by email.
Be observant of boat traffic, dress for the outdoor environment.
Alternate course
and take out
points:
Identified
hazards:
Multiple take-out points Coochiemudlo and Macleay Island.
drowning
hypothermia
dehydration/
surf
hyperthermia
equipment failure
weather change
stingers & bites
capsize at sea
exhaustion & fear
group spread
sea sickness
separation at sea
crocodiles
shipping lanes
rocks & gauntlets
boat traffic
fatigue
sea caves
land fauna
rough seas
marine life
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medical
conditions
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sunburn
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paddle related
injuries
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QSKC Risk
Management
Policy
I have consulted the QSKC Risk Management Policy with regards to the management of the
hazards identified above:
(Tick box)
Emergency
Rescue Contact:
VMR Victoria Point, Phone: (07) 32078717, Frequencies monitored VHF 16, 67, and 73
Communication:
Mobile
VHF Radio
whistle
Safety
equipment:
EPIRB/PLB
signal mirror
flares
torch/glow stick
spare paddle
tow line
repair kit
first aid kit
Check of other
paddlers
equipment:
suitability of craft
spray skirt
Life Jacket (L50)
paddle leash
bailing device
medication
water
footwear
Map:
ANZAC Day Dawn Service
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