Anyone keen to join me? .. Some time down the track when the conditions are right.

We could do it in glassy conditions and after an early start we should get back mid to late afternoon with a few stops along the way.

Check out this vid for some inspiration.

DJ

Sounds good but left shoulder says not today.

65 k's DJ big paddle
would love to do it one day with right board
maybe an anual event oneday like that bike thingo we have each october.

looks like a crazy arse adventure to me

Yes - marine Victoria (if your reading) - the circumnavigation of French Island will be totally safe.

I'd be happy to Frenchy by myself.. No need for boats or any of that fuss.. All those doing the across the bay event in the future should do it as a warm up because it's about the same distance.

DJ

65 k's all up. the flood relief paddle flatwater with tides and wind most people averaged 5 k/hr. most of these poeple also train

so thats 13 hrs of paddling.

how much training are you doing or are going to do


going to need a lot of water

going to need plenty of food

electro drinks too.

first aid kit,spare clothing, spare paddles etc

a can of drink and a mars bar isn't going to cut it

problems - exposure, dehydration, exhaustion, illness and accidents

any emergencys contact setup for the above problems
any escape routes- any landings in emergencys, anyone on the island to help at those escape routes- do they want to help.
will the authorities be real happy about a call out

whats the tides and current situations around the whole island.


all this is only for starters, so many other factors.

all the elite paddlers- jamie mitchell etc take backup boats on their long paddles

i'm sorry dj, but you would be a fool to do this paddle without a backup boat. you would also be risking anyone elses well being that paddles with you.

Scotty88 said...

Hey DJ,
Just a thought, why not make it an overnighter ?
Day 1: 40k
Camp over night.
Day 2: remainder 25k
Make it a true adventure.
Ya can't beat a camp fire and a few ales.
P.s. Don't forget your baked beans (Blazing Saddles).

I've been thinking the same thing.. There is even cabins on the other side of the island that I've stayed in before..I wonder if Kylie would let us stay at her house..

DJ

matt18 said...

hi dj , have you done a paddle on the gippsland lakes or have you thought about doing one?

I have thought about it but don't know the area at all.. I've also been thinking about Inverloch and up the inlet heading east.. I've heard that's nice.. and also Orbust to Marlo would be a great river paddle that I will do one day.. Also Paynesville/Eagle Point area.

Have you paddled on the Gippsland lakes?

DJ

DJ, instead of the comfort of the cabin, how about taking Bart's idea with a a sleeping mat/bed and anchor yourself of French Island for the night istead (damn crazy if you ask me! )

DavidJohn said...

I wonder if Connor will join him on this one.

Sleeping on the board at night.. That's going to be tricky.

Jonathan's got the same board (new 14' OpenOcean).. He should forget about the 11 cities paddle and join Bart on this..

DJ

(Not sure if I am allowed to copy from another topic but it kind of is related...)

laceys lane said...

i'm sorry dj, but you would be a fool to do this paddle without a backup boat. you would also be risking anyone elses well being that paddles with you.

What about if you came down to Melbourne to help out.

You could tie a long rope to DJ and all the other paddlers, then walk them around the island as he paddles. Bring along gumboots and a megaphone that way you could yell out all the different things they're doing wrong.

That'd be fun.

go for it, we paddle kayaks across bass strait without a support boat tassie- wilson prom, just pick your conditions and know your limit.

i was thinking about that tour last night and i was concerned if it went ahead

hastily wrote something up this morning, then had my regrets at work.

dj, i'm sorry about that last bit. you're definately a good paddler.

i just meant something like this needs a lot of planning.
the flood relief paddle was a bit of an eye opener. i did 14 hrs in 3 stints- i noticed after 4 hrs or so, its a whole different world to normal paddling

i'm liking the overnight plan, has a good feel and a bit fun about it

i'm no expert, but i've just grown more careful in my older age.

cheers

FM,the last time this loose cannon went for the hero shot paddle,what happened? Wonder SUP'ing is not banned in Victoria.
Foolish sh-t,your not and will never be or match the KING Eddie.

Sup's get a bad rap,oh i wonder why,look in the mirror

The Croajingolong coast would be another great area for some coastal paddling with overnight stays. I have vague ideas in the back of my mind about how much fun that would be.

I think the key to it would be to have no time pressures, shore back-up and plan your trip in manageable sections so you can do it when the weather conditions are ideal. Perhaps Jonathon could be water back-up on his new ski.