Activity Checklist

 
 Taupo - Activity Check list - Click here for printable version

 Equipment: Oceans and Lakes
 Helmet (rivers & surf)
 Beanie/sun hat
 Paddle plus spare split paddle
 Thermals
 Repair kit
 Paddle Jacket
 Fire lighting kit/emergency shelter
 PFD (with knife)
 Cooker/thermos
 Spray deck
 Spare warm clothes in dry bag
 Booties
 Quick release tow system
 Water & food
 1st Aid Kit
 Kayak 
 Flare and/or PLB
 VHF Radio and or mobile phone
 Pumps & Paddle Floats
 Charts/Maps/Compass
 River: As above +
 GPS (optional)
 Throw ropes
 Knife (cut rope)
 Pin kit & saw
 Emergency Shelter

 In case of emergency: Dial 111, Mayday :VHF Channel 16 (61 Lake Taupo)

 Kayaking Check list
 Trip plan
 Latest weather forecast
 Conditions match skills?
 Hyperthermia (hot) & Hypothermia (cold)
 On & off water safety
 Environmental concerns
 Emergency Procedures include emergency get out.
 Working communication devices (as above)
 Specific safety issues for this trip
 Participant list
 Any medical conditions
 All participants keen to proceed?

 Trip Plan/ 2-minute form lodged with Ops. Manager

 Appropriate wind conditions to run ocean & lake trips:
 Novice - no significant surf or swell, wind under 15knots
 Intermediate- surf or ocean swells less than 1.5 meter or wind under 25 knots.
 Advanced- any condition that is suitable to the trips aims

 Appropriate weather conditions to run river trips:
 Novice - Flat water, river not rising
 Intermediate- White Water up to grade 3, river not rising
 Advanced- White Water Grade 3+, Assess based on group skill level

 At conclusion of trip or activity:
 Contact Ops Manager
 Group Debrief.

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