What we’re about
Hi Fellow Meetup members & Kayakers, welcome to Swankayaking meetup group and the world of Kayaking. There is probably no other word in the world that conjures so much feeling in just a very short time and bring you into another space of freeness, adventure, serenity, laughter and camaraderie. That sacred word is KAYAK (kʌɪak ) and we would love to have you on board !
Inviting all new members to join us. So If you are still on the sideline there is no other better time or place in the world 🌎 to jump right in and join us for a paddle or two :)
Years have come and gone but the river flows on and remain resolutely magnificent for us lucky paddlers in Perth to witness its unchanging beauty in all seasons.
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Dolphins we cannot promise each time you will see but 3 good friends you will always meet : Endorphins, Dopamine and Serotonin.
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Come, then, join the Swankayakers for a paddle & a laugh or two! And for three hours be whoever you want to be, Joan of Arc, Peter Pan, Robin Hood or just simply yourself
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Our Meetup mission is simply that you may catch the spirit of adventure and be recharge weekly by the 5 basic inherent elements of Nature that imbue each meetup :
* Air (Life),
* Water (Nourishing),
* Earth (Grounding),
* Space (Connectivity) and
* Fire (Passion).
EVENT ORGANIZERS :
As of 15 July 2023, 5 New Event Organizers has been added to Swankayaking Meetup. They are voluntary members of the group who has paddled for 3 over years and has more than 100 paddles with us.
Kayaking Resource
Types of Kayaks :
. https://coolofthewild.com/types-of-kayaks/
. https://paddlecamp.com/different-types-of-kayaks/
. How to choose a kayak ? https://youtu.be/Dyn5ygGukgM
. Kayak vs Canoe : https://pin.it/oUNOkbM
Types of Paddles
. Type of Paddles : https://www.kayakhelp.com/different-types-of-kayak-paddles/
Kayak Shops in Perth :
. https://bit.ly/3fKQXQY
Kayaking : which muscles does it use ?
. https://bit.ly/3sRzxrY
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What to Bring ? https://goo.gl/stCddU (Pic)
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Event Hosts : Event Hosts that you will meet at the events are Volunteers. Their role is just to ensure that the events' logistics and organization are taken care of. They are not kayak trainers, instructors or safety guides and make no representation as such.
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What to Expect ? https://goo.gl/a45YVw
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Where do we go ? https://goo.gl/uVAhor
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Be A Rivers Guardian Dolphin Watcher . : https://goo.gl/K86vyq
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❗️ PERSONAL SAFETY : PLEASE READ AT LEAST ONCE
https://goo.gl/HVAWMB <-Click Please
❗️❗️ On the water personal safety is of paramount importance & ultimately each own responsibility.
❗️❗️❗️ Please ensure you have :
1. the correct personal flotation device (PFD) ,
2. General fitness and
3. Reasonable swimming ability & skills suited for the kayaking sessions which are water based activities.
❗️❗️❗️❗️WA dept of transport recreational boating's regulation & guidelines.
https://goo.gl/gNE9vw ,
https://goo.gl/V3yigq ,
https://goo.gl/BXx5DP
[Last update 24/12/2020])
[Update : 31/1/2021])
[Update : 13/9/2021]
Swan' Social Medias :
* Instagram : http://bit.ly/Instagram_SwnKyk
* Kiva : https://bit.ly/Swn_Kiva
(Yes we are Kiva Supporters !)
* Facebook : http://bit.ly/SwnKyk
