Itinery:
Thursday : After lunch paddle (with all gear) to an island in the inlet. Set up camp. (Approx 5km)
Friday : On the water after breakfast. Day paddle to the mouth of the
Saturday : Day paddle to the mouth of the inlet and back. Packed lunch, tea back at camp. (Approx 16km)
Sunday : return to mainland. (Approx 5km)
Location:
Broke inlet is within the DÕentrecasteaux National Park and lies approximately 130klms south of
Boats:
Sea Kayak or kayak that can carry all necessary camping equipment, clothes, food and water.
Conditions can be windy/choppy.
Sea Kayaks may be hired from Rivergods Ð 9529 0749.
Food/equipment:
Paddlers are responsible for their own food and drink requirements during the whole trip. It is recommended that each person takes 5 litres of water per day. Accommodation during the trip is by camping and paddlers are responsible for all their own camping equipment. A full list of equipment to bring will be given at the briefing.
Experience:
Must have good basic skills and be capable of a 16km round trip. Can be windy/choppy
Costs:
None.
Briefing :
For this trip there will be a briefing/workshop run by Colin Priest. Maps/ directions will be supplied at this time. In addition to the normal briefing Colin will be discussing/demonstrating knowledge and techniques which are particularly relevant to this trip. Attendance at the briefing is recommended. The date of the briefing is Tuesday 17th January, time 7.30pm.