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If you are thinking of taking up the offer of a fantastic day out, and coming
on a Yarra trip then you are also probably wondering what you do or don't need
to bring with you. Here's a list of pointers to help you out:
What to bring on a trip!
 | Water to drink - river water is not safe to drink!
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| Lunch-wrapped in a plastic bag to water-proof it.
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| Snacks - to keep up your energy and to warm you up if you have a swim.
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| A change of clothes to change into at the end.
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| A towel to dry off with and get changed under. (very little privacy or
facilities on river banks)
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| A rain coat for the end of the trip on wet or overcast days.
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| Sunscreen - you shouldn't forget to slip slop
slap!!!
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| A waterproof container for your electronic car keys or mobile. |
What to wear!
| Wet suits are good but long sleeve ones maybe a bit restrictive on your
arm movements. They also make toilet breaks somewhat difficult.
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| Do you self a favour, get some thermal underwear, both long sleeve tops
and pants
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| On cold days, woollen jumpers (tight weave-old school jumpers) are
great.
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| Woollen socks and beanies (thin ones to get under the helmet).
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| Polar fleece is very good as well for beanies and over the top of
thermals.
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| Taking additional warm gear in a waterproof bag is good planning.
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| If you have a water/wind proof jacket that would be suitable to paddle in,
bring it. |
Footwear
| Bare feet are not an option on a river.
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| Footwear that water will not damage is good.
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| Wetsuit booties are best, aqua shoes, runners, etc are fine. |
Glasses
| Glasses are easily lost in water. A string or elastic attaching them to you will save you money. |
Don'ts
| Try not to wear cotton even on hot day trips, it holds water and is very
cold.
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| Don't bring lots of valuables to leave in the car.
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| Don't forget your car keys when we do the car shuffles. |
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