Sept. News # 5 – Winery Paddle Details, Blackwood Weekend, New Courses

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Paddle: Winery Cruise on the 16th October

Start & finish point: Woodbridge Riverside Park, First Ave, Midland (page 231 Q14 in the UBD)

Start Time: 9.30am at the car park for a 10am start.

Aim: Let's paddle upriver approx 6.5km, to Houghton's Winery. We'll stop there for snacks/wine tastings/early lunch, they have a full menu available or you can BYO food if we eat on the grass.  After lunch we'll head slowly back down the river to the start point. From there everyone is invited back to Lesley's for a coffee!

Boats: this is not really suitable for short boats unless you have a lot of experience.  So, bring a Finn/415/surf ski upwards.

Equipment: life jackets are strongly recommended, helmets are not needed. Otherwise hat,  sunnies and sunscreen. Bring a clean T-shirt for Houghton's if you fancy, and make sure you are  wearing footwear suitable for walking approx 300 metres through a field.

Experience: must have basic skills or be an experienced paddler. Must be capable  of a 13km round trip.

Costs: none for the trip but bring money for lunch/tastings.

Contact: Jennifer on 0403 502 584 or jenniferhouston@optusnet.com.au – please let me  know if you are planning to come to give me some idea of numbers

Next Intro. to Kayaking Course

Sunday 9th October – Contact Colin Priest on 9446 5505

Kayaking for Juniors

A new beginners course starts Wednesday 12 October.  Bookings essential – Contact  Colin Priest on 9446 5505 for more details.

Blackwood River Tour Weekend 5-6 Nov – Sues Bridge to Chapmans Pool

Approximately 28 km of river winding its way through state forest.  River graded 1-2 mainly flat flowing water with a few easy rapids, suitable for beginners with  good basic skills. Base camping overnight on the banks of the river. Bookings essential.   Contact  Colin Priest on 9446 5505 for more information 

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