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1 SPLASH Magazine of the River Canoe Club September 2013 Contents 2013 Committee Members... 2 Thoughts from the President's Chair... 3 News and Gossip... 4 TRIP REPORTS... 6 Wollondilly River... 6 Akuna Bay to Cottage Rock... 9 Plan C Kangaroo River Weekend Engadine - Switzerland TRAINING The White Shark Kayak Story For Sale A Few Crazy Kayaking Photos Renewed Members Special Prize River Canoe Club - Calendar Prices for use of RCC Equipment... 22

2 2013 Committee Members President Tracy Hudson Vice President Lynn Parker Secretary Dee Taylor Treasurer George Cowan Social Secretary Krisnani Suhartono Pauline Bleach Web Master John Larsen Splash Editor Roland Handel House Officer Alex Palm Safety/Training Lynn Parker Convenor Whitewater Convenor Deb Cunneen Flatwater Convenor Gary Luke Openwater Convenor Michael Taylor Club Enquiries New Member Contact Tracy Hudson General Enquiries For non-membership related enquiries please send an to CLUB MEETINGS held roughly monthly on a Saturday evening either at the Clubhouse, situated at Richardson Crescent Marrickville (opposite Tempe Railway Station and next to the Concordia Club), or depending on trips away by a river somewhere. Check calendar for the dates & venue. This Magazine is copyright to River Canoe Club. No part may be reproduced without permission. Non-profit canoeing clubs may reproduce any article without permission, as long as the source and copyright is acknowledged. Splash is published monthly without any spelling or grammar mistakes [they are randomly introduced inconsistencies]. Next Splash Deadline: 20 th October 2013 September 2013 Splash Page 2

3 Thoughts from the President's Chair On Monday, when I started thinking about what I could write, it was raining heavily and looked like it would do so for a few days. After a disappointing couple of months, with two Barrington beginner events and Tallowa to Illaroo being called off due to a lack of water, may be things were going to change. But to no avail for either Sydney or northwards, with only some reasonable falls down south. Let s hope there is enough for whitewater kayaking this weekend on the Murrumbidgee, or other southern river, not to mention many weekends going forward. On a brighter note things are looking positive for the Victorian Safari; with quite a few paddlers signed up for at least part of the eight day paddlefest. Deb and Greg have put in a terrific effort organising Penrith Whitewater Stadium training sessions and the schedule of grade 2/3 and 3/4 rivers to be run during the Safari. To all who are going paddle safely and enjoy the rivers. As I said in last month s column the Club has a committee with a mix of skills, capabilities and a high level of motivation. Well the committee has met and what a meeting! Many things were covered and agreed and, probably, the first outcome you will have seen is the new Club website. John certainly has done a great job and, with other committee members, is planning further updates with content that is aimed at better communicating to and informing Club members and visitors to the site. Other actions underway are the building of additional boat racks in the boat room and signage to the Clubhouse which will better promote Rivers to the community. In this mix Lynn Parker also has plans underway for training and safety days and activities which will help you to develop your skills; safety being of paramount importance for the Club. Also on safety I read, with some amusement, Steve s article in last month s Splash appropriately titled You Can t Be Too Careful. I ve paddled this stretch of the Nepean a number of times and yet on this occasion 5 of 9 went swimming. It is just as well there was a highly experienced core group to assist Steve and to quote from his article I am glad I got them to wear helmets, listen to my safety talk and paddle in order. You just can t be too careful! Good work Steve for planning at the start and having the necessary safety regime in place and a great example for the rest of us to follow. There are a couple of other things I d like to raise. The first is your annual Club membership subscription it s now late September and the Victorian Safari is about to start so you need to be a paid up member to go on it, or for that matter any Club trip. The second is that with so many new initiatives, as well as the usual and ongoing, we need your help. There are many things you can do, ranging from helping with clubhouse clean up days through to volunteering your professional skills for Club projects. That s it for now see you on the water. Tracy Hudson September 2013 Splash Page 3

4 News and Gossip Victorian Whitewater Safari The dates for the intermediate (grade 3 white water) Victorian Safari dates will be Friday 27th September finishing on the labour day long weekend (5-7th Oct). The rivers we hope to paddle are in the Victorian and NSW high country and will probably be be the MItta MItta, Murray and possibly the Goobarragandra at this stage. Although this plan is always water dependent. There are already numerous people interested in going. Expect very cold water and cold camping conditions with mandatory fires. You would need to demonstrate an ability to paddle and self-rescue in grade 3 white water if you are considering coming on this trip. So if we do not know you and you wish to go to Victoria please come to a practice day at Penrith in September. The dates for the practice days are 7 th and 21st September. Please contact me by if you think you are coming to Victoria with the Grade 3 group. Thanks If you are only interested in paddling more difficult water please Greg Turner. He might have different dates and venues (possibly Snowy release???). greg@waratahlawncare.com.au Club Meetings This month s Club Meeting on Saturday, 5 th October will be held in conjunction with the Victorian Safari. It is expected the meeting place will be by a river somewhere in the high country on the NSW Victorian boarder or, better yet, in a warm country pub. Enjoy the Safari guys! The November 2 nd meeting will be held at the Clubhouse. On the night we will revisit the adventures of Club members in the 1960's & 1970's, member s home movies from this era having been digitised & they will be shown for the first time at the Club with John Egger, Jimmy McGowan & Basil providing commentary & tall stories relating to these trips. Just to see how things have changed we might also have some videos from the recent Victorian Safari as well. No meetings will be held in December with the Christmas Party at PWS instead & for January 2014, well we are all away paddling somewhere. Meetings after January 2014 are in the Club calendar for Saturday, 8 th February & Saturday, 15 th March. Positions Vacant Graphic Designer needed to fill a challenging position immediately to help develop an A4 DL brochure to be used to publicise River Canoe Club. No formal qualifications required but some experience ideally needed to help the group developing who have no idea what to do. If you do not have the skills or can talk an old mate or ex-girlfriend into helping thats great. September 2013 Splash Page 4

5 Handipeople required in the near future to help build boat racks and mount external signage. Would help if you are strong and fit, but if not no matter we will still take you. Basic ability to use an electric drill, saw a straight cut in wood and hammer nails in without bending are helpful. Pay for these roles is non-existent other than having the satisfaction of having helped your Club. Apply to Gary at flatwater@rivercanoeclub.org or phone him on Club Boats The Club has recently purchased two cross-over white water touring boats, a Jackson Rogue and a Pyranha Fusion. We now have a fairly substantial fleet of white water and flat/open water boats and equipment. Overall we have fifteen or sixteen whitewater kayaks, including a Topo Duo, four flatwater and three open water boats that are available for use by Club members. It would be good if Members would please revisit rules for usage, by checking out same on the Club website and the notice at the Clubhouse. Moreover, it is essential for all Club boats leaving the Clubhouse for more than a trip up the Cooks River, to be recorded on the whiteboard and the relevant trip coordinator notified, especially the return date. September 2013 Splash Page 5

6 TRIP REPORTS Wollondilly River OVERNIGHTER th June 2013 Article By Greg Turner Photos Matt White & Greg Turner Paddys River (Canyonleigh Rd.) to River Island Retreat (Approx. 42km / 2x Full days including long shuttles) River: Wollondilly River Put in: Paddys River Take out: River Island Retreat Shuttle: Long 1:15hr+ Each way Grade: 2 4+ Level: Saturday 1.73m, Sunday 1.51m Wollondilly Golden Valley Gauge Day 1: 2km Paddys River & 16km Wollondilly River Day 2: 24km Wollondilly River. Team: Kevin Songberg, Matt White, Markus Bisping, Tim Sindle & Greg Turner Characteristics: Numerous big clean rapids, interesting multi stage rapids, multiple waterfalls and 2x spectacular granite gorges with stunning and remote scenery. Access: Access to the river for the two day trip is very easy, putting in where Paddys River crosses Canyonleigh Rd. The shuttle however is a long and tedious one, by first dropping a vehicle at River Island Nudist Retreat (where a $10/ vehicle fee is payable at reception & rumor has it that if you pay pantless you receive a 50% discount on the next trip). Access to River Island Retreat is down a very steep dirt rd., where 4WD is required. From the finish to Paddys River is about 1:15hrs drive via the Hume Hwy. Parking is available on crown land next to Paddys River, however be sure that the river has peaked as the parking area had been 2m under water in the days before. September 2013 Splash Page 6

7 Markus - Inspecting a stopper From here the 1 st gorge is reached, which is a spectacular deep granite gorge with high granite cliffs and interesting balancing rocks high up on river right. Within the gorge are some good grade III rapids and two multistage IV+ rapids where the whole river converges into narrow churning channels with some big stoppers and hydraulics portaging is easy and a good option. Many more quality rapids continue down until the normal put in near Nandi Rd. with some rapids requiring scouting. A couple of good campsites are available near the Nandi Rd. put in with good reasonably level sandy beaches and ample firewood. The River: DAY 1: The short paddle down Paddys River is quite straight forward, with a couple of willow chokes with narrow paths through. Once the Wollondilly is reached, the first 5km or so are very straight forward, however there are some tricky sections again with willow chokes where care needs to be taken. Golden Valley gauge is passed on River right further down. The Gr III rapids start to pick up, until the first Gr IV Rapid is reached, which is a two stage rapid with very turbulent water and stoppers, and is a great confidence builder rapid (or shatterer if you stuff it up). Tim - Styling the 1st rapid DAY 2: Straight into it, the rapids start straight away with some solid Gr III rapids, which lead down to the first two waterfalls, 6m and 2m drops. At high levels the 6m drop is best to portage due to a very solid stopper at the base, but the 2m drop is clean. All the way down to the Tarlo Junction are multiple clean Gr III III+ rapids until the Tarlo Junction is reached, where the difficulty of the rapids dramatically increase and the 2 nd Gorge is entered. The gorge contains some solid Gr IV IV+ rapids some of which require portaging at high levels, all of which the portages are easy. The Elbow Rapid at high levels is something to see, where the river enters a 3m wide chasm and then takes a 90 bend, the hydraulics in this rapid are just terrifying! Another 3m Waterfall is encountered which at high levels also requires portaging. Towards the end of the 2 nd Gorge, are some medium drops with some BIG stoppers with solid suckback, where unplanned swims have been had each and every trip in recent years - this trip was no exception. After this the rapids ease off, but not a lot, good Gr III III+ rapids continue all the way to the Wingecaribee confluence, two of which require scouting. For more photos visit: September 2013 Splash Page 7

8 The Walking tune - out of his comfort zone Hazards: Barbed Wire fences across Paddys River (all were knocked down during this trip, but care should be taken), Willows choking sections of the river in Paddys River and the first 5+ Kms once the Wollondilly is joined. At high levels (above 1.5m on the Golden Valley Gauge), some portaging is likely to be required on some of the larger rapids in the Gorges, as the whole river funnels through 3m wide chasm s creating some solid stoppers and huge hydraulics. Markus - Below the Elbow rapid Nerd Patrol - Successfully Conquers the Mighty Wollondilly September 2013 Splash Page 8

9 Akuna Bay to Cottage Rock There were 10 kayakers who met on a fine Sunday morning at the Akuna Bay marina for a paddle up Coal & Candle Creek into Cowan Creek. The trip had us heading right where the creeks met, paddle past Yeomans Bay and around Cowan Point towards Cottage Rock, where we had lunch, and then return with a break at Cottage Point. All up around a 20 kilometre return paddle. We had the tides against us, although at the ebb, and only a light breeze which made the paddling easy. The downside of the tides, however, was that the beaches were pretty miniscule. Lunch on the rocks as the beach was only 50 cm wide! Innovative kayak placement due to too much water and not enough beach. September 2013 Splash Page 9

10 Plan C Kangaroo River Weekend Now why is this called plan C? Well plan A was to be a moving water trip from Tallowa Dam to Illaroo but the was no water in the Shoalhaven. Then there was plan B, to paddle from Tallowa Dam to Bendeela however we found out on Friday afternoon that the dam area and Shoalhaven arm were closed for culling operations. This left us with plan C, to paddle from Bendeela down the Kangaroo River to Beehive Point (close to the exclusion zone), exploring the creeks and inlets on the way, camp overnight and return. With plan c agreed, although there was a dissenter who suggested paddling the pond at the caravan park then going to the pub, seven and a half kayakers were there on Saturday morning ready to go. The group about to set off you can just see the head of Elizabeth Walker the half paddler On heading off we took our time, it being virtually a case of bushwalking on water as we paddled down a virtually unspoilt and picturesque river in absolutely perfect conditions. Roos were a common site on the banks with Matt encountering a wombat and Mike a platypus in the reeds. The scenic river it was like bushwalking on water September 2013 Splash Page 10

11 We stopped for lunch in a grassy glen about halfway to Beehive Point and such was the day that there was some talk about setting up camp and just laying back. However in the end it was decided to continuing paddling. Steve with cliffs in the lower section of the river near Beehive Point The rest of the afternoon was spend continuing downstream to Beehive Point, with some strong wind and chop being encountered where the valley opens out from the gorge area; something Elizabeth did not enjoy given her recent experience on the Nepean. At the bottom a few then when and explored Yarrunga Creek, a valley of drowned trees (Matt had a problem with his camera so unfortunately the photos he took could not be used). It was then back up river a kilometre or two to a campsite we d spotted, which even had facilities for the ladies (i.e. a NW&PS loo), where we pitched our tents and lit a fire for the night. And of course, it being polling day around the campfire we had our election party, or rather non-election party as we had no phone or radio reception and, given the day we d had, we did not really care anyway. Our campsite on Saturday night Sunday dawned overcast and still with the water mirror like as we returned to Bendeela. Again taking our time, paddling into inlets and through reed beds exploring the river with the day becoming fine as the mist and low clouds were burnt away by the sun. September 2013 Splash Page 11

12 Dawn on Sunday The start of the return trip The group arrived back at Bendeela just after midday and, once we d loaded our boats and gear, it was off to the Friendly Inn in Kangaroo Valley for lunch to end another excellent weekend on water with a great group of fellow kayakers. For more photos visit: September 2013 Splash Page 12

13 Engadine - Switzerland In Romansh language Engadine means garden of the Inn. The people of the canton of Graubünden in Switzerland southern center could not find a better name for this green valley that is discovered in his extraordinary beauty coming from the Poschiavo Valley and the Bernina Pass with the impressive Bernina glacier that accompanies you on the left offering one of the most beautiful views of the Alps and the icy water that you're going to paddle in the gorge of Giarsun and Ardez about 40 kilometers from St Moritz, one of the most famous mountain resort in the Alps. These two gorge sections are certainly among the most 'beautiful wild water stretches in the Alps (perhaps in the world). The trip starts with at Giarsun: after about a mile of class 2 a rapid of class 3+ starts and this is practically the whole stretch of five kilometers without stopping (although there are plenty of eddies to relax, because, believe me, you ll need it). At this point (and bridge) begins Ardez, perhaps the most 'beautiful' a continuous class 4 to 5 miles, all in the gorge (actually 'only two rapids are 4 full, and the rest 3-4). The scenery is stunning, crystal clear water, rapids never stressful although arguably techniques. I enclose a link to the full description with pictures (in Italian), I hope many of you will soon organize a trip to this gem in the Alps. September 2013 Splash Page 13

14 TRAINING Flatwater Skills Training Session Venue: Manly Dam Look for the River Canoe Club banner, bring your own boat or arrange for a Club boat. Bring your snacks or lunch and be prepared for a good paddle session. Date: October 12 - Saturday 9.30 This event will focus on building your flatwater Paddling Competencies for Grade SO1 and SO2 waters. The bare basics from novice to highly effective paddler will be the focus. Ticking off some of the skills that require exiting your boat and swimming can be achieved in this water. Refer to website how we do it for further content details and suggested resources. The event will also focus on the basics of rolling - a handy skill for all environments. Learn to roll or learn to instruct others it will be an ideal venue. PLEASE reply if you intend coming: (and need equipment) lparker@netspace.net.au or for further details. September 2013 Splash Page 14

15 Training Schedule for the next 4 months: The following schedule is for planning ahead and subject to water availability. The schedule should be read in conjunction with information on the Club website under the tab How We Do It. training in the Club. The Club offers a wide range of trips and events lead by very skilled Leaders in all areas. We invite all members to participate and develop their skills for greater personal enjoyment and the success of the Club as a whole. Each event will be advertised on the website, with contact and registration details for each event or you can give me a quick for further information. Lynn and address lparker@netspace.net.au Event Venue Date Flatwater Skills all levels & rolling Manly Dam October 12 - Saturday Beginners & Come and Try Barrington October 26 & 27 STEPS WW Guide training Barrington October 26 & 27 STEPS Beginners - make the move Murrumbidge Nov 23 & 24 e COTTER PNSW WW Guide/Safety Murrumbidge Nov 23 & 24 e COTTER Guide training WW PWS November 17 Sunday Grade 3 skills PWS November 17 Sunday Sea kayak training Botany Dec 8 Sunday Guide Training Clubhouse (funded by the Council grant) Cooks/Botan y February 8 Saturday Come and Try Clubhouse - using the trainees from above Cooks February 8 Saturday September 2013 Splash Page 15

16 Guide and Instructor Training I have been talking with Lynn about the training grant she obtained, training plans being put in place and the opportunities these offer to Club members. As announced last month the Club has obtained a grant from Marrickville Council for the training of Club guides and instructors. For Club members this is an excellent opportunity for those who have the skills to acquire formal Australia Canoeing accreditation or to upgrade the accreditation they hold. The course and completed assessment will provide you with an industry standard qualification allowing you to lead trips &/or become an instructor, both for the Club and other organisations. Additionally, it will assist the Club with the conduct of working groups and tours on Wolli Creek, Cooks River and Botany Bay conducted in association with the Wolli Creek Preservation Society, Cooks River Valley Association and Mud Crabs. Lynn is currently finalising Club training plans where you will be able to develop the guiding and instructing skills and these could include: Flatwater skills development and rolling White water guide and instructor training during make the move weekends and at PWS Flatwater guide and instructor training at the Clubhouse. At the end of the course you will be provided with the opportunity to: develop your paddling and leadership skills and be able to guide trips &/or provide instruction undergo formal assessment to gain the Industry Award in Guiding &/or Instructing trial your skills and knowledge in Club run "Come and Try" sessions and training events and help groups such as the Cooks River Valley Association with on-water support As a Club we have many experienced and skilled members who provide their time instructing, training and mentoring less skilled members and this is an opportunity to become formally accredited. We also have a number of members who, with the training offered, will further develop their skills and be able to guide trips. This is an exceptional chance for you to build your skills and contribute to the Club going forward. Contact Lynn Parker on or lparker@netspace.net.au for more information and to nominate yourself. See you on the water Tracy September 2013 Splash Page 16

17 The White Shark Kayak Story When this photograph was first published in Africa Geographic, BBC Wildlife and later in Paris Match and the Daily Mail (London) it resulted in a flurry of s, phone calls and letters from around the world asking if the image was a fake. The image became the most talked about of shark photograph ever. The photograph is real, no photoshop, no digital manipulation, no nothing, in fact it was shot on slide film Fuji Provia 100 using a Nikon F5 Camera and mm lens. For those conspiracy fans who still doubt its authenticity please read how I took the photograph. To capture this image I tied myself to the tower of the research boat Lamnidae and leaned into the void, precariously hanging over the ocean while waiting patiently for a white shark to come along. I wanted to shot a photograph that would tell the story of our research efforts to track white sharks using kayaks. When the first shark of the day came across our sea kayak it dove to the seabed and inspected it from below. I quickly trained my camera on the dark shadow which slowly transformed from diffuse shape into the sleek outline of a large great white. When the shark s dorsal fin broke the surface I thought I had the shot, but hesitated a fraction of a second and was rewarded with marine biologist Trey Snow in the kayak turning around to look behind him. I pressed the shutter and the rest was history. Throughout the day I shot many more images, most showing the kayak following the shark, but all lacked the power of that first image of the great white tracking the kayak. Article from: September 2013 Splash Page 17

18 For Sale 2 kayaks for sale. Eskimo Salto (old style creeker) photo above. Eskimo Kendo (river runner). $100 each or both for $150. George or geomel@oz .com.au September 2013 Splash Page 18

19 A Few Crazy Kayaking Photos Kayaker Luke Spencer goes over Outlet Falls, in icy Washington, USA Korcula, Croatia (Photos from National Geographic Adventure) September 2013 Splash Page 19

20 Renewed Members Special Prize Congratulations to the RCC members listed below! Those of you who have renewed your membership (below), will be in a prize draw at the Christmas party to win a fabulous mystery prize. If you haven t already renewed your membership and do so by Saturday October 5 th 2013 you too will go into the Christmas draw. Paul Hudson Andrew Singh Scott Finlayson Ian Royds James Corr Tracy Hudson Colin Jones Mark Brackenreg Pauline Bleach Steven Molino Deborah Cunneen Andrew Cheetham Michael Law Bruce Franklin Craig Hulbert Alicja Kaczynski Brian Soundy Dean Grasselli Karen Noake Nadia Myers Willem Hendriks Dean Herbert Frank Hodgkinson Dave Cullen Paul Donohoe Ian Houghton Markus Bisping Eileen Callaghan Deborah Cunneen Amanda Burrells Alan Hadley Russ Wilkins Hugh Bignold Lynn Parker Mathew Anthony John Maddox John Larson Robert Walker Stuart Pearson George Cowen Stephen Catlin Krisnani Suhartono Alexander Palm Clayton Kesting Michael Taylor Lin Enmoore Teck Loi Mercy Kibbey Adam Kaczynski Aleksander Kaczynski David Brown Gaye Foster Tim Sindle Johannes Hendriks Graeme Jones Benjamin Jones Peter Hodgkinson Stephen Churchill Morag White Michael Houghton Matthew Robinson Michael Hogan Julie O Connor Basil Slaughter Helen Brownlee Holger Knaack Peter Egger Dee September 2013 Splash Page 20

21 River Canoe Club - Calendar October to November 2013 NOTE: Because of the unpredictability of river levels most whitewater trips are organised using the Yahoo group. Impromptu flat and moving water trips are also arranged via the Yahoo group. If you are not on this group contact Lynn Parker via (lparker[at]netspace.net.au) and she will include you. Date & Time Event Type of Event Register Sep 26 th to Oct 6 th Victorian Safari - Grade III Annual WW Trip RCC (Deb) Sep 28 th, Sat, 1:30pm Training & Beginners tryout Guided training RCC (Gary) Sep 29 th, Sun, 9am Wolli clubhouse Easy social paddle RCC (Gary) Oct 5 th to 7 th, Sat-Mon Mooney Mooney to Spencer Long weekend camp RCC (Gary) Oct 12 th, Sat Manly Dam Flatwater skills training RCC (Lynn) Oct 13 th, Sun, 10am Bonnie Vale & Bundeena SO2 grade RCC (Gary) Oct 15 th, Tues, 5:45pm Midweek Social Paddle Cooks R. & Wolli Creek RCC (Nell) Oct 19 th to 25 th Eurobodalla Lakes & Rivers Week of day trips Info below Oct 19 th /20th Murrumbidgee Grade 3 Whitewater RCC (Deb) Oct 26/27 th, Sat/Sun Barrington Whitewater training Weekend camp RCC (Lynn) Oct 29 th, Tues, 5:45pm Midweek Social Paddle Cooks R. & Wolli Creek RCC (Nell) Nov 2 nd, Sat, 6pm Club Meeting Nov 9/10 th, Sat/Sun Tallowa Dam to Fossickers Flat Basil s weekend camp RCC (Gary) Nov 12 th, Tues, 5:45pm Midweek Social Paddle Cooks R. & Wolli Creek RCC (Nell) Nov 16 th, Sat, 5pm Middle Harbour Evening, full moon RCC (Gary) Flatwater: Novice Experienced Whitewater: Novice Experienced Note Full details are on the RCC or PNSW calendars. Events may change due to weather or other considerations. The trip leader will advise if you have registered with your contact details. RCC kayak use is $5 for clubhouse paddles, $30 for day trips, $50 for weekends. Websites - RCC PNSW Contact to book in - Sunday morning & RCC events Gary flatwater@rivercanoeclub.org Midweek Social Paddle Nell nellaham@oz .com.au Shoalhaven Grade I+ Robert robertwalker79@hotmail.com Victorian Safari & Practice Deb whitewater@rivercanoeclub.org Barrington Whitewater Lynn training@rivercanoeclub.org September 2013 Splash Page 21

22 Note - The following is not a RCC or PNSW event. Eurobodalla lakes & rivers, Oct 19 th to 25 th. Contact Helen Moody hmoody@aapt.net.au or Jon Mortimer eurobodallakayakers@gmail.com Prices for use of RCC Equipment Kayak Use Evening club paddle: $5 Club event for a single day: $30 Weekend club event: $50 Price includes the following items: boat PFD spray deck paddle Note: Club policy requires all members to provide their own helmet that fits comfortably and meets relevant standards. Helmets are required for whitewater and surf trips. Money is payable to the trip leader prior to club event (See note on EFT below). To make a booking for equipment phone the trip contact. Marquee Use (when not used by club; members only) $30 per day $50 per weekend Also payable, a $200 refundable deposit upon return To make a booking for the marquee, contact any committee member. Money is payable at the time of pickup (See note on EFT below). All money will go towards repair and replacement costs of equipment. *Available for use by RCC members during club events only Payment via Electronic Funds Transfer: If you wish to pay by EFT, advise the trip contact/committee member. Payments must include surname and reason eg: marqueesmith or boatsmith in the payment comment. RCC account details: Account Name: River Canoe Club of NSW Bank: St George BSB: Account No: September 2013 Splash Page 22