Western Port Bay

 

 Are you and your students up for a challenge?

Come and join us on Western port bay for a real sea kayaking adventure. Western Port is the perfect location for students to experience the marine environment and explore the relationship between wind, tide and the coastal features of Western Port. This program can be tailored to meet your intended learning outcomes with many cross curricular opportunities across the Victorian Curriculum. Our qualified sea kayak guides can assist you to deliver and achieve your desired learning outcomes.

What to bring in the kayak

  • Water bottle

  • Lunch

  • Snacks

  • Sunscreen

What to wear in the Kayak

  • Old runners or closed toe shoes (that will get wet!) NO thongs, Crocs, and or Slides

  • Quick dry board shorts (thermals leggings are good option under shorts to keep the legs warm)

  • Fleece jumper (stays warm when wet) NO COTTON "Cold Clammy Cotton Kills"

  • Light rain jacket (Blocks the wind blowing through wet Clothing)

  • Neck Gaiter, Baseball cap (winter) or board brim hat (summer programs)

  • No valuables (phones don't float!)

East Coast Kayaking & Sea Kayak Australia align all activities in accordance with Paddle Australia, Department of Education Victoria, Transport Safety Victoria guidelines and Australian Adventure Activity Standards. We are a licensed tour operator with Parks Victoria.

Choose your program

 

Half day

Duration: 1-3 hrs

Start times: 9am & 1pm

Inclusions:

  • Training day for staff prior to the scheduled program

  • Risk management documents

  • 1-2x sea kayak guides (Ratio Dependent)

  • All Canoe/kayaks/Raft and specialist paddling equipment – Craft, PFDs, CAGs Paddles

  • Program design

  • $20,000,000 public liability insurance cover

  • First Aid kit

  • Emergency communication equipment 3G/VHF/Sat Phone (location dependent)

  • Park permits (Parks Victoria fees not included)

  • Following DHHS Covid 19 restrictions and protocols

 

Full day

Duration: 3-5 hrs

Inclusions:

  • Training day for staff prior to the scheduled program

  • Risk management documents

  • 1-2x sea kayak guides (Ratio Dependent)

  • All Canoe/kayaks/Raft and specialist paddling equipment – Craft, PFDs, CAGs Paddles

  • Program design

  • $20,000,000 public liability insurance cover

  • First Aid kit

  • Emergency communication equipment 3G/VHF/Sat Phone (location dependent)

  • Park permits (Parks Victoria fees not included)

  • Following DHHS Covid 19 restrictions and protocols

 

Multi day

Duration: 2 - 4 days

Inclusions:

  • Training day for staff prior to the scheduled program

  • Trip briefing and equipment list

  • Risk management documents

  • 2x sea kayak guides

  • All Canoe/kayaks and specialist paddling equipment – Craft, PFDs, CAGs Paddles

  • A washing up station and hygiene kit

  • Tea and coffee kit for staff

  • Group shelters (tarps)

  • Program design

  • $20,000,000 public liability insurance cover

  • First Aid kit for remote areas

  • Emergency communication equipment 3G/VHF/Sat Phone (location dependent)

  • Park permits (camping fees and Parks Victoria fees not included)

  • Following DHHS Covid 19 restrictions and protocols

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