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Life Jackets
Yesterday information was circulated that advised that from January 1 life jackets must comply with Australian Standard AS 4758. However the RMS website states that life jackets of types 1,2 & 3 complying with previos standards (AS 1512, AS 2260 & AS 1499) in...
Life Jackets
For all paddlers and boat owners new standards for life jackets came into effect on the 1st January. See document below for details; 2021 PFD Requirements
Cedar Canoe
Handmade red cedar single canoe - $3000.00 As new, one mark on inside. Phone Karen Corr - see Members List for contact details.
Illawarra Waterways
The NSW Department of Planning. Industry and Environment is currently conducting two separate surveys regarding the waterways in our region. As a walking, kayaking and cycling club we are major users of the creeks, rivers, Lake Illawarra and the paths and parks that...
Kayak and Bikes for Sale
Graham Burgess is having a clear-out and his Australis Bushranger and two Aldi folding bikes have to go. "My son was 12 when we took the Bushranger down the upper Murrumbidgee on the ~2002 Ramblers trip, a few Tallowa Dam trips since". It has been stored under cover...
Change to Bike Ride Tomorrow Dec 1
The bike ride tomorrow has been changed and will now be from Oak Flats Skiway park to Port Kembla. Starting from skiway park at 8:30 am. Leader Jack Gal
Summer 2020 Newsletter
Welcome to the Summer 2020 edition of the Illawarra Ramblers Newsletter. This is the time of the year that most memberships are due, so please look out for the reminder email. If unsure, you can check your renewal date by logging into your account and clicking on “My...
Grading and Guidelines
The Grading and Guidelines have been reviewed and some adjustments have been made. Please have a look and refresh your memory. They can be found under the Activities tab on the Home Page of the website. New members will receive a welcome email directing them to...
Publicity
The Committee has been considering ways to promote the club and attract new members. Would you be happy to display a sticker either on your kayak or somewhere on your car? This is an example of what the 200x50mm sticker would look like. Please give your thoughts by...
Summer Program
Members are invited to submit activities for the summer program. The summer program covers December, January and February. Temperatures may be warm so it may be a good opportunity to try some shorter walks.