Picnic Paddle

Why not come and give paddling a go!

We will use the club canoes to gently paddle from Belmont to the small islands near Swansea. For those of you who have not been there before Swansea has a collection of small sandy islands which look like you are somewhere in New Caledonia.

We'll be stopping on one of the islands for a 'bring your own picnic'. Remember to bring lunch and a snack or two.

The club will provide:

- canoes 

- paddles

- lifejackets

You need to bring:

- swimwear to paddle in

- Recommend a T-shirt and shorts to avoid extreme sunburn

- Shoes (thongs, sandels)

- water

- sunscreen/hat/sunglasses

- Lunch and snacks

Meet 9am at the gear shed to ensure everyone has the correct gear. 

The paddle should take about 30 minutes to an hour each way so a small-moderate level of fitness is recommended (if you can walk across campus without needing a sit down you should be okay!) and there will be the possibility of falling out of your canoe so being able to swim at least ten metres is necessary. Other than that the only requirement is excitement! 

Any questions please contact me at ptin265@aucklanduni.ac.nz or 0431757089

- Captain Phil