Date/Time
Date(s) - 01/05/2025
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
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You may have seen in the club newsletter we have chosen a date to kick off the trip leader pathway.
Thursday 1st May 7:30pm at the Club House (include an online option for those who cannot make it in person)
We will kick off with John’s Wards very popular how to lead a club trip presentation.
This first evening will cover:
- First Step you have in idea how to contact [committee@rivercanoeclub.org.au]
- Getting your trip in the calendar, emailing to the club mailing list and getting people to register
- Preparing a float plan
Homework prior to the 1st May:
- Choose a couple of dates when you are available in the future
- Choose a place to paddle, (markup a route on google maps with start and finish location and distance)
- Choose a start and finish time
- Have a think about what hazards may be present on your proposed paddle, Wind, Temperature, Tides, Boat Traffic
- Think about the minimum skill levels required to participate See competencies here
- Choose a paddle well within your paddling comfort zone this could be just on the Cooks river or further afield. Keep it simple if it is your first trip.
For more reading see the club website Leading an Outing page and Flatwater Skills also the Paddle Australia Award Scheme Guide Award for what a pros need to know.
In future evening/theory sessions we also plan to cover:
- More into trip planning
- Reading the weather and tides
- Basic knots
- Navigation
- Communication
Practical learning will be either leading or assisting on club trips, see homework above.
Trip Leaders – Development Pathway