Queens Birthday

Trip Name: Queens Birthday
Date: Saturday 1/6/13                                                                                      Branch: NORTH SHORE
 

Leaders	Andrew Harding	TBA
Cell Phone Number	0210301055	TBA
VHF Call Sign &/or Vessel Name	ZMW 3870	TBA
Vehicle make, model, registration, colour	Nissan urvan  white, ZC 3085
General Plan	Meet at Long Bay south 10.15 for 10.45 depart, paddle north to and explore the Okura river estuary, stopping at Dacre cottage for coffee. Return down the estuary on the outgoing tide.
Latest Time Off the Water	16.00 both options
Distance	15-20Kms depending on route taken with each option
Minimum Ability level	Confident Beginners/ intermediates grading 2B
Tide	Low 06.59 0.6m	High 13.18 3.1m
Weather Parameters	15 Knots
Communications	We will be communicating as a group on VHF Channel 8 VHF Channel 80/82 for Auckland Coast Guard / 16 emergency channel
Facilities /Car Parking	Long Bay toilets and car parks, Bays water toilets in main marina area, plenty parking
Equipment	Usual safety equipment as part of Yakity Yak trip, plus spare warm clothing, hot drinks, food. Warm beanie hat.
Emergency Exit Points	All along both coasts
Additional Risk Factors	Other craft, possible kite and wind surfers, It is winter so hyperthermia could be a factor
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