We are a club of independent sea-kayakers who paddle together exploring Tasmania’s iconic coastlines and waterways.
Our ethos is one of active participation and personal responsibility.
We have a proud history of adventure. Our members have contributed to international kayak design and building innovation.
We embrace inclusivity and seek diversity in age, cultural background, gender, and paddling proficiency in our membership.
We are committed to conserving our marine and coastal environment and ecosystems for future generations of paddlers to enjoy.
We work together to build individual kayaking skills, support peer group activities, and keep one another safe, whilst enjoying paddling adventures in beautiful locations.
Strategic Plan on a Page - Objectives and Action Areas
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Exploration Promote and participate in paddling adventures and shared activities |
Development Build opportunities to support sea-kayakers’ skill development |
Sustainability Provide responsible governance and foster an inclusive, dynamic culture |
Conservation Promote stewardship of coastal and marine environments |
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Coordinate and communicate regular paddle opportunities for members at all skill levels. Including:
Promote and share group expertise and stories with community members and each other Celebrate and promote our rich club history Support community groups and events e.g. Bridge to bridge swimmers, Sea Scouts |
Introduction days for new members Mentoring pathways (formal/informal) Basic skills training days Monday night at the swimming pool to hone skills Rescue and emergency management training as a group Paddle Australia training Introduction to Sea skills and Sea Skills training Plan for, support and train club instructors, and trip coordinators Presentations and sharing by members for knowledge development, interest and fun. Learn to make your own kayak and gear Resourcing for shared gear |
Update policies, constitution, plans and procedures to reflect current and best practice (Exec) grievance/safety/ communications etc. Engage members Through
Recruit club members for working groups, to drive actions from strategic plan Strengthen relationship with Paddle Tas and Paddle Aus for benefit of our members Creating a pathway to recruit and support participation of new members from a diverse range of backgrounds Plan for future committee, office bearers, club assessors and trip coordinators Recognise and celebrate contributions from existing members, to ensure retention. |
Continued advocacy of MISK (minimal impact sea kayaking) concepts to wider kayaking community, in partnership with Parks and Wildlife Service. Information sharing with members on how to be an environmentally sensitive paddler, so that each club trip practices MISK (minimal impact sea kayaking) Conservation trips (Friends of Snake Island) and other activities Building rubbish collection into organised trips Advocate for health of coastal areas e.g. salmon farming, wind farming protests |