Kids Summer Barwon River Expedition

Paddlers Expedition

Kayak your socks off! 

We will be paddling approximately 9 km down the Barwon River in Geelong, from the Fyansford Common Boat Launch to Gundog Lane, stopping for lunch along the way (BYO lunch). 

You will learn on water navigation how to paddle as a team and how to lead sections of the river.  This is a great opportunity for anyone working on their level 2 AusPaddle certificate to earn their expedition component but is suitable for any person aged 8 - 16 who has kayaked before.

Where & When: 

Barwon River Geelong

January 3rd 10 am - 3 pm

10am - 3pm

Meeting Point: Fyansford Common Carpark (10am)

Pick Up Point: Gundog Lane Carpark (3pm)

Length: 5 hours

Who: Anyone aged 8 - 16 who has kayaked before

Cost: $85

Craft: Single sit on top kayaks (sit ins available for anyone who has completed their flip out test ) Weight limit of all craft 130kg.

What you need to bring: Personal medication, spare warm jumper/jacket, lunch and snacks, full water bottle. 

What you need to wear: Clothing appropriate to the conditions, e.g. multiple layers to manage body temperature changes as we paddle. Sun hat, sun glasses and sunscreen.