Social Paddling

Social Paddling Program

Thinking about a relaxing paddle enjoying the beauty of the Canning River? Then our social paddling group is perfect for you.

Sunday mornings

May to October – 8.00am to be on the water 8.30am

November to April – 7.30am to be on the water 8.00am

SOCIAL KAYAKING

Site address

 

The social kayaking group are based at Kent Street Weir, Wilson.

Summer paddling – (November to April) Arrive by 7.30am – On the water by 8.00am.

Winter paddling – (May to October) Arrive by 8.00am on the water by 8.30am.

Activity Days Meet on SUNDAYS

Social paddles are organised in consultation with the regular paddling group. Refer to paddling plan.

Weekly reminders are emailed on Friday.

 

Club information New social paddlers are required to attend a “Come Try” session before joining the group. Contact Simone Burge for information.

During peer paddles, each paddler is responsible for their own safety on the water, must be aware of the conditions and their ability to paddle in them and be able to self- rescue. Paddlers are advised to wear a Personal Floatation Device. (PFD) Children under the age of 14 are required by law to wear a PFD.

 

Facebook Page Canning River Canoe Club – Social Paddling. This is a closed group and can be accessed by requesting to join.
Contact Call Donna  0417984591

for more details.

 

 

SUNDAY SOCIAL PEER PADDLING PLAN

Kent Street:  Arrive 8.00am, on the water 8.30am.

The plan below is a guide with paddles.  

 

DATE CO-ORDINATOR PADDLE
6th August Diane Kent Street – upstream
13th August Mary Kent Street – downstream
20th August David Kent Street – upstream
27th August Donna Away Paddle TBC
3rd September Jim Kent Street – downstream
10th September Mary Away Paddle – TBC (Canning Nomination)
17th September Diane Kent Street – upstream
24th September Mary-Jo Kent Street – downstream

NOTE: During peer paddles, each paddler is responsible for their own safety on the water and should be able to self-rescue, be aware of the conditions and their ability to paddle in them and their need for an appropriate Personal Floatation Device. (PFD’s are compulsory for paddlers under 14 years of age). While the organiser/coordinator are responsible for notifying authorities if someone does not return within a reasonable time after the scheduled return time, they are not responsible for rescuing paddlers. It is advised that paddlers stay in groups and one paddler takes a mobile phone with them in the event of a mishap/emergency.