Geelong Canoe Club: River Ramble - May 2025

Join Geelong Canoe Club for a relaxing paddle and explore the Barwon River in Geelong on Sunday 18 May 2025. Part of the Club’s River Ramble series these events are relaxed social paddles open to adults (minimum age 18 years) of all paddling abilities.

River Rambles are paddles designed for social and community connection where participants can get out on the water in a friendly social and safe manner. Led by Paddle Australia qualified guides participants will learn about the native wildlife ecology Indigenous perspectives and history and the impact of introduced species along the river as they paddle.

All paddling equipment (sit-on-top kayak paddle life vest) and insurance is provided. While participants do not require previous experience paddling they need to be able to swim short distances in the unlikely event they end up in the water.

When

9:30am - 12:30pm

Sunday 18 May 2025

What to wear

Wear clothing suitable for paddling in the forecast conditions. In the cooler weather consider a wetsuit leggings and/or thermals - no cotton clothing. In warmer weather consider bike or board shorts long sleeved tops and a hat. Participants should also bring a shoes suitable to wear in a kayak towel water bottle and a change of clothes. Life vests will be provided and must be worn at all times on the water. 

Cost

$30 per person. We are unable to provide a refund if you are unable to attend however we can move your booking to a future River Ramble paddle. To register please visit: https://paddleaustralia.justgo.com/workbench/public/events?ref=BA5B6E62F2367CFD3F5B3A403C103FC387BDAE2E

Where

Geelong Canoe Club

Balyang Sanctuary

1/11 Marnock Road Newtown

If you have any questions about this event please email [email protected].

Host or Publisher Geelong Canoe Club