The Before Work paddles are a 6 week series of paddles where we meet on the same day each week for a 1 hour paddle. The first session is mostly instruction and after that we aim to paddle to a different location each week. We start out with relatively short paddles and increase the distance slightly each week. The group is limited to 8 people.

The Tuesday series starts on October 28th. We currently have 2 places available (as of 12:18, Oct 28th).
We can take late starters after this date but you would need to arrange to meet for an the instructional session prior to joining the group for the paddling.

The Tuesday group will be paddling the routes east from Lavender Bay. Start time each Thursday is 6:30 am (meeting 10 mins before). You can secure your spot by paying via the PayPal link on this page.

On series where we head east from Lavender Bay the plan is usually something like:

1) Nearly all instruction with a short paddle	(1.5 km)
2) Careening Cove	(5.7 km)
3) Neutral Bay	(5.8 km)
4) Shell Cove	(6.6 km)
5) Mosman Bay	(7.8 km)
6) Bradleys Head	(9.0 km)

The Thursday group is doing the routes heading west from Lavender Bay.

1) Nearly all instruction with a short paddle	(1.5 km)
2) Paddle around Berry's Bay	(5.5 km)
3) Paddle to Balls Head Bay and Oyster Cove	(6.5 km)
4) Paddle to Gore Cove	(7.0 km)
5) Paddle to Mort Bay, Balmain and Snails Bay, Birchgrove	(7.6 km)
6) Paddle to Woolwich (Lane Cove River)	(8.2 km)

The distances gradually increase. Sometimes we might leave a little earlier for the longer paddles so it's an easier pace.

After the first session which is mostly instruction we try to meet 10 minutes before the paddle start time so we are on the water at 6:30 am.

If you've already done the instruction on a previous series then you can skip the first instructional session and the first of your six paddles will start from the following week and we'll do an extra paddle in week 7.

I usually take pictures on each paddle and email these to everyone within a day.

We meet at Lavender Bay wharf and I have kayak storage right there. You can leave belongings in my storage (locked) if you like. There's parking nearby in Lavender Crescent. There are public toilets near the wharf.

Sorry there are no refunds if you miss a trip however if we have a spare spot on the alternate day then we'll try and fit you in if possible.

If you have any further questions or want to double check availability before booking please email Patrick.

Once you have confirmed there are still places available you can pay via PayPal or Credit Card (MasterCard or Visa) by clicking on the link below.

It is $198 per person for the 6 week series.

Please supply a mobile number if possible. Any additional details can be entered in the "Message To Natural Wanders" link on the Payment confirmation page.