Call of the Wild

Call of the Wild
Date:     Sunday 3rd March                                                                                         

Leaders	Julie Hopkins	Richard Saysell
Cell Phone Number	021 134 2250	021 366 279
VHF Call Sign &/or Vessel Name	Limpet ZMW 3984	Richo ZMS 7298
Vehicle make, model, registration, colour	Silver Ford Mondeo S/W  BJE 448       White Ford Mondeo S/W  BNZ 415
General Plan	Meet at Birkenhead Wharf boat ramp 08.00 for a 08.30 departure.   Intentions are to paddle to Watchman Island, then head across to the coast line and follow it around past Pt Chevalier. We will paddle under the bridge on the North Western motorway for a little mosey for a bit before continuing along the coast to Pollen Island for our lunch break.   Pollen Island is a Marine reserve, so all care will be taken not to disturb the wildlife. “ Remember  take only pictures and leave only footprints.” After lunch we ll return via the western side of Meola Reef to Kendall Bay then follow the coastline back to Birkenhead Wharf.
Latest Time Off the Water	16.00 hours at the latest
Distance	Approx 15kms.
Minimum Ability level	2B
Tide	Low  05.56 0.5m	High 12.21 3.3m
Weather Parameters	Up to 15 knots
Communications	We will be communicating as a group on VHF Channel  8____ VHF Channel _80___  for ________16___________ Coast Guard
Facilities /Car Parking	Car parking and toilets at Birkenhead Wharf. Toilets at selected beaches along the Pt Chev. Coastline.
Equipment	Paddling and safety gear. Hi Vis hat or flag. Spare warm clothes and drink. Appropriate footwear for walking on shells and tarpoline to picnic on at lunch.
Emergency Exit Points	Pt Chevalier and various bays along the coastline.
Additional Risk Factors	Power craft / yachts crossing the harbour. Exposed reefs and rocks near coastline. Fishermen on the wharf. Kite surfers and windsurfers near to Pt Chev.
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