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Activity Code: SKAS100
Overview
Your kayak experience begins with a short discussion on the format for the day including lunch break, distance expected to paddle, and weather conditions.
You are then kitted up with a PFD, spray deck, paddle jacket, thermals and a paddle before the all important safety briefing including a dry capsize drill.
Once you have done a few warm up stretches, you will be paired up into paddling partners. Most sea kayaks are double sea kayaks (Pittaraks) with a couple of single kayaks available for the more experienced paddlers in the group.
After going though some basic strokes for 20 minutes (depending on the skill level of group), you'll set out on the adventure paddling as one group. Commentary on environmental features and local history is provided. Sights that may be seen along the way include dolphins, commorants, fish, boat wrecks, historical buildings, marinas and yachts.
When the group returns to the start, the gear is packed away and you can change into some warm clothes.
Location
Melbourne (Melbourne - Victoria)
This tour departs from and returns to Williamstown - 20 minutes by car from central Melbourne.
Exact meeting point and supplier's details are provided immediately after booking.
Numbers
We require a minimum of 4 people to run each tour. We have a maximum of 12 people per tour.
Session Time
The experience lasts 3 hours in total. We start at 9.00am and finish at 12 noon or 1.00 pm - 4.00 pm. Minimum group number 4. Available everyday. The trips run on demand, however the average is every 2 weeks. Most popular months are October to April.
Guidelines & Restrictions
Participants must be reasonably active and over 14 years of age (for insurance purposes). People with current bad backs, broken arms and legs, wrist injuries or dislocated shoulders should not attend. Participants must be able to swim 50m non stop.
Customers need to sign an indemnity form and medical form before they commence the trip. Dry bags are supplied for camera equipment and mobile phones. All staff have a sea kayaking guide or instructor's qualification, level 2 first aid or wilderness first aid and at least 5 years experience.
Extra Info
The trip depends on good weather conditions, particularly the strength of the wind and the effect on wave and swell size. Trips will be cancelled if the forecast is for 20 knots or above. Staff will contact participants 2 days before hand to confirm go ahead. Cancelled trips will be rescheduled.
Booking Insurance
It is recommended that you consider GoDo Booking Insurance. This is insurance cover for losses incurred if the activity is cancelled (under certain circumstances) by you or the activity supplier. Click here for further details.
Please note: GoDo and/or the activity supplier cannot provide a REFUND for cancellations, no matter the reasons. However, should you obtain Cancellation Cover, you maybe be able to make a claim directly to Mondial Assistance, our Booking Insurance provider.
Contact Us
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