Kayaking Expedition

Last Thursday, while the SCISSA Gala Day was happening, 21 of our junior kayakers enjoyed a full day expedition from Lake Kawana to Currimundi Lake.

Thirteen kayaks (TK1, TK2, K1) along with three instructors set off from the northern end of Lake Kawana. Our first stop was the cove next to Nicklin Way, where the group split into four equal teams for some relay paddling races. We then continued down the southern end of Lake Kawana at Regatta Boulevard, just in time for morning tea and a break. 

Next, we loaded the Kayaks onto the trailer and travelled by bus around the corner to the start of Tokara Canal. Paddling through the Tokara and Pangali Canals was beautiful and we eventually met up with Currimundi Lake, pulling in at Crummunda Park for a well-deserved break and lunch stop.  

We were close, but still had to make our goal destination – the beach! Replenished from our break and full of energy, we were back on the water and heading to the big sand dune. The excited group reached the beach just after 2.00pm. There was no rest for our up and coming paddlers, who were put through their paces with beach flag races up the sand dune. Our weary paddlers (including the instructors) then headed back to Crummunda Park.

Sensational weather and paddling conditions made for a great day on the water. Our team all paddled well over such a long course, which was good preparation for the upcoming Queensland Schools Marathon Championships being held in August at Currumbin.

Mr Darren Hooper, Head of Junior Sport