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Keppel Sea Kayak Symposium

Locality: Yeppoon, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 4939 7735

Address: C/- Farnborough Store - 595 Farnborough Road 4703 Yeppoon, QLD, Australia

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25.01.2022 Don't forget to grab breakfast before heading to North Keppel Island this Friday. The first meal provided on the island will be Lunch. The Waterline Restaurant at Keppel Bay Marina will be open from 7am for great coffee and breakfast. They overlook the Gundoo Spirits berth (to the right of this photo), and you will find the Symposium's Beach Marshall not too far away. Some Pod allocations were emailed out last night, otherwise you will receive an email today for those pa...ddling over to the Island. Those getting on the Gundoo will need to be there ready to load luggage onboard by 7.30am for a 8am departure. If you are paddling over or getting on the Gundoo Spirit, please take up with Tony Arnold or Tim U Paddle Morris on arrival. If you get to the Marina earlier you can relax and see the other pods off or you may be able to join a earlier Pod. Looking forward to a great event amongst the Keppel Group of Islands. See more

25.01.2022 Keppel Sea Kayak Symposium - 14th to 17 June 2018 - North Keppel Island. The Keppel Sea Kayak Symposium is to be held from Thursday 14th June to Sunday 17th June 2018. We will be paddling to North Keppel Island, spending 4 days & 3 nights on the Island. Activities will include kayaking trips, training & presentations. ... Package includes accommodation & all meals for $390 per person. Non-paddling partners & friends are welcome to catch the ferry over at an additional cost of $22 p/person each way. North Keppel Island offers great beaches, walking tracks & lookouts, as well relaxing under the stars around the bonfire. For further details and an application form contact Tim Morris via email: [email protected]

23.01.2022 Keppel sea kayak symposium merchandise will be available for purchase on Nth Keppel Island. Shirts $50 Caps $15 shirt/cap set $60 Cash only no eftpos available

22.01.2022 Reminder to KSKS participants re Safety Equipment: Our intention is to have a safe event so don't forget to bring the appropriate safety equipment. Minimum requirements for paddlers: Well-maintained sea kayak with minimum 2 bulkheads & deck-lines, Australian Standard Life Jacket (Level 50 -PFD), Whistle, sponge, bailer, paddle float, 2 litres of water, sustenance / snacks, spray-deck, tow-line, paddle leash, suitable footwear, sun protection including a hat, thermal top or C...ag / paddle jacket & warm clothing. We also recommend the following items to all participants: hand bilge pump, emergency / space blanket, duct tape, torch / emergency light, signal mirror, safety knife, spare paddle & emergency food. Further equipment may be required if adverse conditions exist & / or suitably experienced paddlers undertake any instructed advanced paddle sessions. This equipment includes: VHF radio, EPIRB / PLB, compass, GPS, 1st aid kit, kayak helmet, flares & V sheet. Any issus or queries give Tim Morris a call on 0749 397735 or email [email protected]

19.01.2022 Kayaks all back at the mainland. Paddling gear washed. Most of our southern guests have headed home, hopefully with new & improved paddling skills, new friends and great memories. Hope to see you all back in the Keppel Group of Islands again soon :-)

16.01.2022 Paddlers converging on the Capricorn Coast for KSKS 2016. Forecasts are looking good at this early stage. Night time temps down to about 10 deg C and day time temps to 23 deg C mostly fine and sunny. Looking forward to a fantastic five days in the Keppels.

14.01.2022 Pre Keppel sea kayak symposium eating and drinking will be held at the Strand hotel Yeppoon from 6pm for those that are keen. Cheers. Some shots from todays coffee and cave cruise.

07.01.2022 Some of our Visitors in town for the Keppel Sea Kayak Symposium have decided to go to the Strand Hotel for a meal tonight if anyone is interested. Photo: At Farnborough Store - Kayakers either heading to North Keppel tomorrow and some that have just come back from kayaking the Keppels.

05.01.2022 Dave Crocodile Winky Winkworth has also landed in Yeppoon. Conditions looking great for Fridays paddle to North Keppel Island.

04.01.2022 Fantastic start to the Keppel Sea Kayak Symposium 2016. 1st Pod of paddlers enroute to North Keppel Island. Photos from on board "Captain Stealth's" Kayak (Syd Mainland).

04.01.2022 On offer amongst other things at KSKS 2016 will be Chart work and Kayak Navigation (with and without a GPS). We may also offer a Night paddle activity depending on conditions. If a night paddle is offered a head-torch or light & cyalume sticks will be needed. Also a GPS (not compulsory) would be handy. Those that want to brush up on use of their GPS & Chart Nav some land excercises will definitely be on offer. Don’t forget your charger or fresh batteries if bringing a GPS unit. Photos of last years chart work & night paddle activity at North Keppel Island:

03.01.2022 Victorian Sea Kayak Club President, greenland paddler & instructor Bob Fergie enroute to Yeppoon. Syd Mainland and Ian Cole have landed and already terrorising the local kayak shop keeper with their Greenland sticks :-)

02.01.2022 Things are coming together for the upcoming KSKS 2016. The forecasts are looking great. Right now the forecast for next Friday morning (1st July) is for off shore winds 5 - 10 kts WSW and clear skies. Perfect forecast for heading to NKI. Hopefully the computer models get it right. Currently most places in Qld have strong wind warnings out for today except for Capricornia. Those already paddling the Capricorn Coast & Keppel Islands enjoy. We will be allocating Pods to ...paddle to North Keppel Island in the next few days and will be emailing out details to participants. Looking forward to catching up in 6 days time amongst the Keppel Group of Islands. http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/warnings/marinewind.shtml Strong Wind Warning for the following areas: South East Gulf of Carpentaria, Townsville Coast, Mackay Coast, Sunshine Coast Waters and Gold Coast Waters