Sea Kayak Townsville

Bay Rock is a small rocky islet off the coast of Magnetic Island in North Queensland. It is approximately 9.3 km from the Palleranda Boat ramp or 17 km from the Strand Beach launch site and has the following GPS coordinates S19.117505  E146.753006  Google Maps Link. As the name would suggest Bay Rock is a small rocky islet with an approximate circumference of 650 metres and rises steeply to approximately 20 metres above sea level.  There is a shallow reef area and a rocky beach on the western side.  The rest of the islet is surrounded by deep water and rugged rock faces. The tidal currents around Bay Rock and West Channel are shown on the above image  You can save a lot of energy on this trip by coordinating your travel legs with the appropriate tidal phase.  Peak tidal flow of up to 2 km/h during large tides are common. There is a small section of beach which has been cleared of rocks and is suitable for landing a kayak or small bo...

These are quality kayaking gloves made from 1.5 mm neoprene with a silicone grip pattern on the palms and a stylish graphics on the top face.  The gloves have a tight comfortable fit which provides excellent cushioning and abrasion resistance on the crucial contact points between the hand and the paddle. They incorporate cut away thumb and finger tips allowing full dexterity to your finger tips when tying knots, using tools or operating cameras etc.  The grip pattern provides excellent grip on the paddle in either wet or dry situations and the velcro wrist closure ensures a secure fit with easy removal.   The snap buckles on the wrists keeps both gloves together when not in use, preventing one half from going missing.  Once snapped  together they can also be securely hung over a clothes line or a kayak deck line to dry. As with all neoprene items it is essential to rinse these gloves in fresh water to remove any salt residue after use an...

The " MSR Elixir 2 " is a spacious 2 person free standing tent with two separate vestibules for storing gear.  Both the front and rear vestibules and the inner tent  have their own zippered access points for ease of entry and storage. The Inner Tent The red floor material is made of a durable 70 denier nylon with a polyurethane coating.  A water repellent coating and seam tape have also been applied to this material to provide a waterproof base.  There is also a good amount of freeboard between the base and the zippered openings which greatly aids in keeping the inside dry.  The side walls consist of 40 denier nylon sheets with sections of 20 denier nylon mesh.  The construction of the inner tent provides excellent protection from pooling ground water  and strikes a good balance between wind protection and ventilation. Inside the tent are some conveniently placed gear loops for hanging accessories, along with two large mesh storage pockets....