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Sea Kayak Day Tour, Phillip Island - VIC
The Experience
Enjoy a sea kayaking tour on the Woolamai Waters of Phillip Island, Paddle past huge granite cliffs (reminiscent of Wilson’s Promontory’s landscape) and into sea caves.
Beginners and experienced paddlers will find this area a real adventure. Sea life abounds with seals, penguins and the occasional pod of dolphins. The Lunch spot is a real "corker".
This trip is for people who want to get away from it all. Your 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 30 – 60 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, seals, sea eagles, commorants, fish, boat wrecks, historical buildings, marinas and yachts.
Lunch and drinks are prepared for all participants about half way through the trip. The group then returns to the start, gear is packed away and you can change into some warm clothes.
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Additional InfoMinimum of 4 and maximum of 12.
The trip is weather dependant, 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.
Customers need to sign an indemnity form and medical form before they commence the trip.
All staff have a sea kayaking guide or instructors qualification, level 2 first aid or wilderness first aid and at least 5 years experience.
Participants must be reasonably active and over 14 years of age (for insurance purposes). Participants must be able to swim 50 m non stop. DurationThe experience lasts 6 hrs in total. Start at 9.30 am and finish at 3.30pm. The trips run on demand. From Mid Sept to Mid May Dress CodeBring bathers, thermal top or "rashy", water bottle, wet suit boots/old runners or sandals (not thongs). Spray jacket, thermal top, PFD and spray deck are supplied
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What size are the tour groups?
A. Group sizes vary from 4 to a maximum of 16 people. A ratio of 8 clients (in 4 double sea kayaks) to 1 Sea Guide.
Q. How fit do I need to be?
A. You will get more out of the experience if you are reasonably fit however the tour can be tailored to suit the groups general fitness level. Sea kayaking is about technique not muscle baulk. The sea kayak guide will factor in when rest stops and snack breaks should be taken to ensure energy levels are maintained. All staff has the right to exclude any clients who may cause danger to themselves or others before commencement of the tour.
Q. How much and how far do we paddle in a day?
A. For day tours 8 to 12 km
Q. What type of sea kayaks are used?
A. Single and double sea kayaks. The double sea kayaks are fibreglass “Pittaraks” which are fast (6.6 m long) ocean going sea kayaks. These sea kayaks are also very stable with ample storage space and are equipped with a rudder for easy turning. The single sea kayaks are plastic Q Kayak “Penguins”.
Q. Do I need to be able to swim?
A. Yes you must be able to swim at least 100 metres non-stop.
Q. How old do I need to be?
A. Each participant must be over 16 years of age. Families with children (not less than 12 years of age) may book, however there would be a minimum charge as the tour/course date would be exclusive (please contact SKA directly to discuss). Please advise if over 70 years of age to ensure tour/course suits fitness level.
Q. I am a large person, will I be able to fit into your sea kayak?
A. In order to provide the most appropriate sea kayak—participants must advise if they are over 195 cm in height; are over 110 kg in weight and/or are over 120 cm in the hip measurement
Q. Under what circumstances would a tour or course be cancelled?
A. Insufficient numbers, then tour will then be rescheduled. Poor weather. SKA staff will determine, 2 days before the start of the trip, if a trip is to be cancelled due to poor weather e.g. wind forecast over 20 knots, lightning predictions etc. A trip may also be cancelled after the trip has commenced due to inclement weather. An alternative date will then be arranged.
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