To book a paddle please email or telephone Patrick on 0427 225 072 (from overseas dial 61-2-9899-1001 and this diverts to my mobile). Email is best and will be answered promptly.
You can check our current paddle schedule and availability through this page: Availability.
This is just a guide so please contact Patrick to get the latest update. Not all the trips scheduled will run as we need suitable weather for the particular paddles and minimum numbers.
Before booking please be aware of that our trips are not for everyone. The Balmain Paddle covers 12kms and the Billy Blue Paddle covers 5.5 kms so all participants need to currently have a reasonable fitness level and some upper body strength. What does "a reasonable fitness level" mean? Everyone has their own idea so as a guide you are probably OK if you either:
- Play a regular active sport.
- Work out regularly at a gym.
- Can do 20 push ups (male), 10 (female) in 60 seconds
Basically if the last time you did any exercise was playing footie or netball in year 10 at school then you may want to think twice.
To ensure the kayaks can accomdate you, participants need to have a Body Mass Index under 28. Calculate your BMI .
If you are booking for others or a group please ensure that all participants are suited to this activity.
- Minimum age is 15 years.
- Maximum height is 6'5" (195 cm) - otherwise you won't fit!
- Maximum weight 100 kg
- All participants must be able to swim.
Sorry - absolutely no exceptions to the above conditions.
We require payment in advance. Once you have confirmed availability for yourself or your group please return to this page to make your payment.
PayPal Payment
To purchase your place please select your paddle from the drop down box below. Supply the participants name(s) and click the Buy Now button.
Please include your mobile number (if you have one) in the payment details. We check the weather forecast the day before each paddle and will send you an SMS if the weather is not suitable. PayPal allows you to pay by either Credit Card (MasterCard or Visa) or PayPal account.
If you don't wish to pay via this means then the alternative is to mail a cheque or Money Order to the address below. If you are doing this please email me to let me know. The other alternative is EFT (Electronic Funds Transfer) to my account - if you prefer this option please email me for details. Cancellation Policy If you need to cancel your booking please ring and speak to me in person (don't just leave a message). There will be no refund if you cancel your booking less than 24 hrs of the booked date or fail to arrive at the appointed place and time for the booking. If you have any questions just send Patrick an email.