RAVSTASS regularly organises social kayaking near Adelaide including the Port River & West Lakes and away trips to the Murray River including Katarapko Creek.
Australian Locations
Wiki River - www.wikiriver.com
SA Locations
Canoe South Australia.org.au
Chowilla Creek, Murray River - Map
Katarapko Creek - Murray River National Park - Map - Bookings
Reservoir Reserves - www.reservoirs.sa.gov.au
Torrens Island Canoe Trail, Port River - Map
West Lakes - Map
NSW Locations
Hawkesbury-Nepean River System Canoe & Kayak Trail
Nepean River, Penrith
Parramatta Lake, Parramatta
Parramatta River, Rhodes
Sydney Harbour & tributaries, Sydney - Map
Boating Maps (Transport for NSW)
More Locations
Australian Canoeing
Events
South Australian Ocean & Surf Ski Paddlers
Floatfest www.floatfest.com.au
Massive Murray Paddle www.massivemurraypaddle.org.au
Safety
Guidance for Kayakers (Transport for NSW)
Rowing Australia Guidelines & Risk Assessments
Kayaking & Canoeing Safety Advice - Dept of Planning Transport & Infrastructure
Hire Providers
Steve Dalton, Paddle Sports SA, www.paddlesportssa.com.au
Adelaide Canoe Works, Wingfield www.adelaidecanoeworks.com.au
Adventure Kayak SA, Port River www.adventurekayak.com.au
Canoe Adventures, Riverland www.canoeadventure.com.au
Suppliers
Adelaide Canoe Works, Wingfield, SA www.adelaidecanoeworks.com.au
Horizon Line, Emu Plains, NSW www.horizonline.com.au
Pro Kayaks, NSW www.shop.prokayaks.com.au
Steve Dalton, Paddle Sports SA, www.paddlesportssa.com.au
Coaching
Clint Robinson OAM, www.clintrobinson.com.au
The Paddler
Technique
Posture - Straight back
Weight - Weight shift same side as paddle
Core - Rotate through core
Weekend Event Schedule
Kayak the Murray River National Park.
Bring your own kayak, or hire one from us!
Sat 0900 First Pickup
Sat 1000 Last Pickup
Sat 1130 Lunch at Truro
Sat 1330 Supermarket Barmera
Sat 1400 Arrive Murray River National Park - Camp Site #28
Sat 1415 Paddle Katarapko Creek (down/up harder finish)
Sat 1800 Return to Camp
Sun morning Paddle Katarapko Creek (up/down easy finish)
Sun 1300 Depart Murray River National Park
Sun 1430 Arvo's at Waikerie
Sun 1700 First Drop-Off
Sun 1800 Last Drop-Off
Provided by RAVSTASS
* Transport from Adelaide and return
* Kayak, paddle, life jacket
Limited Spots!!!
Provided by you
* Tent, Sleeping Bag etc (we have some spares on loan)
* Food
* Camp site fees (approx $12 per vehicle)
