This Sea Kayaking 3-day Adventure is Suitable for Beginners!

Participants

Must have the ability to confidently swim 50m.
Require a minimum group of 6 - maximum 16 to run

Duration

7am Wednesday to 4pm Friday
3 days 2 nights

Distance

Estimated 16km paddling

Transport

Will need own transport to Shoalwater.

About

Suitable as Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Bronze Practice and Qualifier Expedition

An overnight sea kayaking adventure designed to allow students to work towards their Duke of
Edinburgh Award Bronze Expedition. This will be the practice and qualifier expedition where students learn the skills required for Sea Kayaking and gain skills in planning and preparing for the expedition by kayak.

Day one we will meet at Shoalwater early in the morning. (approx’ 1 hour south of Perth city). Participants will be introduced to Sea Kayaking, learn the basic skills of paddling and participate in a journey through the island chain visiting Penguin Island, Seal Island and Point Peron. There may be opportunities to go swimming/snorkelling, to walk Penguin Island trails, and you may get up-close to an Australian Sea Lion as they often swim out to the kayaks. Under expert instruction, participants will practice sea kayak rescue techniques and learn about the equipment that we use to stay safe on the water. We will spend the night under the stars in our tents at Point Peron Camp. Participants will cook their own dinner together as a group.

Day two and three is filled with teamwork as we put you through your paces and test you for your Paddle Australia Basic Skills Kayaking Award, it’s a time to utilise your new-found confidence and you may be lucky enough to paddle near a pod of the local dolphins that frequent this area. We’ll finish our paddling at a local boat ramp and debriefing and discussing the journey before being picked up by your lovely parents and caregivers.

Pick Up/Drop-off: Shoalwater launch and landing sites

Included:

• Kayaks & kayaking safety equipment including Paddles, Helmets and Lifejackets as required
• Experienced Kayak Instructor & Guide/s to suit ratios.
• Group First Aid Kit
• Information on how to plan your own kayak journey for the test expedition
• Transport to and from launch/landing site
• One Night Camping at the Point Peron Camp & Evening Meal to be prepared by the group
• Paddle Australia, Kayaking Basic Skills Award for participants demonstrating the required skills