PLANNING OFF CAMPUS ACTIVITIES

open crossings may be included
Crossings of less than 10 nautical miles
Breaking (overtopping) waves (sea) up to 1 m
Surf to 1 m.
Operations may also be conducted in conditions that exceed the above where a documented hazard
identification and risk management process has been undertaken to ensure the participants’ skills
and equipment are appropriate to the environment.
Equipment
Kayaks and canoes and associated accessories used in all activities shall be of a type that is suitable
for the nature and duration of the activity, the conditions expected during the activity, and the skill
levels of all participants.
Kayak paddlers are to wear spray decks on white water and the sea.
All paddlers must have:
appropriate clothing for the duration of the trip
a Lifejacket meeting Australian Standard Specification for Level 50 (AS 4758) (previously
Type 2)
a helmet designed for kayaking
suitable footwear.
The trip leader must have easy access to:
a spare (breakdown) paddle
a marine (pea-less) whistle
throw bag
the basic equipment required to facilitate a Z-Drag rescue i.e. prussic loops and three
Karabiners
an appropriate knife or cutting device
an appropriate length of rope for rescue
basic repair kit (minimum - roll of duct tape)
The sea trip leader should carry the required sea kayaking equipment as outlined by MAST
appropriate for the activity and area of operation, such as:
maps and/or marine charts
compasses and GPS receivers
a marine (pea-less) whistle
a mobile and/or satellite phone
a signalling mirror, torch, strobe light
marine VHF radio (operators should hold the Marine Radio Operator’s VHF Certificate of
Proficiency)
flares (red, smoke, parachute)
Please refer to the online copy of this document (TASED-4-1765), located on the Tasmanian Department
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