Events Calendar
Upcoming dates to remember
Join in the latest events and ativities at East Coast Kayaking. Meet our instructors and find out more about the open water and having fun and an amazing experience with sea kayaking.
The Kayak Shop - Opening hours
The Kayak Shop will be open in September 1st - May 31st (weather permitting). To make an appointment outside these dates, please call Roh on 0402 154 766.
Dates |
Business hours |
Time |
Sept 1st - May 31st |
Weekends |
9AM - 5PM |
Dec 9th - Jan 31st |
Weekdays |
Please ring to confirm |
Dec 21st- 27th |
Closed |
Closed |
Sea Starter upcoming dates in 2009-10
- September 19-20
- October 24-25
- November 21-22
- December 12-13
- January 9-10
- February 27-28
- March 20-21
- April 24-25
- May 22-23
Kayaking Courses
Congratulations Peter and team crossing Bass Straight
Bass Strait Crossing 2010
Trip organiser Robin Boundy invited me to join in his second crossing of Bass Strait, intent on the paddle being a tight pod with group cohesion from start to finish - this sounded like my kind of trip!
Robin’s son Tom (18) along with old sea starter students Neil Brenton and Raia Wall completed the team. Feeling fit after months of training we waited for the right weather window and launched from Port Welshpool. The planned route of 345km included Refuge Bay (The Prom), Hogan Island, Erith Island, Deal Island, Killiecrankie (Flinders Island), Royden Island, Whitemark (Flinders Island), Thunder & Lightning Bay (Cape Barren Island), Preservation Island, Spike Cove (Clarke Island) then Little Musselroe (Tasmania).
Reasonable wind and seas saw some of the most spectacular sunrises and relaxed island living you could imagine. Approaching Hogan Island a bronze whaler had a close look at the stern of Raia’s kayak before diving below. At Winter Cove, the remains of a 10 metre beached whale - whilst a tad on the nose - provided a rare biology lesson. Most nights were like sleeping amongst the Phillip Island penguin parade, cute but noisy. One lay day we clambered up Mount Strezleki on Flinders Island (750m). The longest day on the water was around 11 hours, so a well fitted out boat was essential. We each took enough food for 20 meals and 20 litres of water in case the weather prevented paddling - one previous crossing was held up for 10 days!
Even the roughest day, paddling closely together meant we could communicate and keep an eye on each other. With strong tidal flows, wind, tide and wave bounce off the cliffs there were some challenges, for example the last day was a 4:00am wake up, around 40kms, 15 -20 knots, 2m swell with 1m cross waves. There was not too much time for snacks, let alone lunch until we had knocked over around 30km and were in the lee of Swan Island.
All in all a very special trip as planned well, with gentle landings, beautiful islands, vast stretches of ocean and total freedom from regular city life.
Peter Costello
Murray River Marathon - 27th December '09
 This iconic event is a 404km, five day flatwater race on the mighty Murray River - bordering Victoria and New South Wales, Australia. The 2009 race will start in Yarrawonga on the 27th December and head downstream to finish on New Year's eve in Swan Hill.
- Find out about 2009 event details.
- Register to become a Volunteer.
- Interested in becoming a Sponsor?
Keep checking the YMCA website for updates - first Murray River Marathon starting on Sunday 27th
Industry & Organisations
We work closely with a whole range of organisations and industry bodies, including both community and corporate groups.
City tours - Yarra river
| City-Yarra River tours |
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| Melbourne CBD/Yarra River |
For information and scheduales visit
Kayak Melbourne.
All tours start from Shed 2, Victoria Harbour Docklands and finish at Boat House Drive Melbourne (right nezt to Princess st Bridge on the south side of the river) |
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