Clean Up Australia canoe journey
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Event Details
When:
Sat 28th Feb 2026 (9am) to Sun 1st Mar 2026 (3pm)
Where:
Scylla Bay, Como
Verona Range, Como
Google Map
Cost:
Leaders - $10.00
Youth members - $10.00
Supervising guide - Free
Registrations:
Open: Thu 22nd Jan 2026 (9am)
Close: Mon 23rd Feb 2026 (11.59pm)
Capacity:
Maximum 40 people
Register:
https://events.nsw.scouts.com.au/event/3062
Coordinator:
Neville Austin
nifty.activities@gmail.com
Account:
Hume Region
hume.region@nsw.scouts.com.au
Brief Summary:
Event Summary: This is a Clean Up Australia Day activity. The activity involves an overnight canoe journey on the Georges River from Como to Picnic Point. It is aimed at Scouts, Ventures, Rovers and leaders. Event details are: Number: 63638. Name: Como to Picnic Point. URL: https://register.cleanup.org.au/fundraisers/wateractivities/como-to-picnic-point Please make a note of this - volunteers will need to register with Clean Up Australia for this event. The activity is open to current scout members whom have participated in a Hume Region Canoe skills weekend or similar, OR have recognized Canoe / Kayak qualifications, OR whom have a current canoe/kayak log. Total paddling distance is approximately 11km Bush camping on the banks of the river, there are NO facilities, there is NO vehicular access. Outcomes: This activity will present participants with a knowledge, skill, abilities and experience development opportunity for use as evidence for OAS stage progressions and accomplishment of Scout Skills and VET flatwater canoe or kayak qualifications (Safe Participant, Trained Participant, Assistant Guide or Guide). Canoeists, paddle up river stopping at various locations along the way collecting rubbish. Rubbish generally includes anything that floats. Note that the river is tidal in this location.
Additional Information

 

Start / meeting: 9am

Drop of location: Scylla Bay boat ramp, Verona Range, Como

Google Map

Finish: 3pm (see note below)

Note: Could parents/drivers arrive at the pick-up point at 2.15pm to assist in loading canoes and moving collected rubbish bags to the collection point. Our intention is to be leaving by 3pm. Your assistance will be appreciated.

Pick up location. Alan Ashton Foreshore Reserve. Carinya Rd Picnic Point 2213

https://maps.app.goo.gl/Nt725QyU8NDkDyUF7

Canoeists, paddle up river stopping at various locations along the way collecting rubbish.  Rubbish generally includes anything that floats. Note that the river is tidal in this location.

Approximate paddling distance

  • Day one (1) is approximately 7.5km
  • Day two (2) is approximately 4.5km

Collected rubbish is usually transferred to an assisting motor boat, transferring the rubbish to designated collection points.

This year we will be paddling against the tide on both days.

https://tides.willyweather.com.au/nsw/sydney/georges-river--picnic-point.html

Requirements

  • Participants to organise a seat in a canoe, paddle & PFD (lifejacket). These are not provided as part of the event. Organise with your group. Additional hire fees for groups hiring region canoes and likely need to organise transport.
  • Must have completed a scout canoe skills course prior to attending (not open to novices).
  • No sit-on or inflatable canoes.
  • Anyone wishing to use a kayak must be able to pack all their equipment in the craft and must be able to demonstrate a safe wet exit.
  • This is a self-cater event. Participants are required to bring suitable meals, and snacks for the period. 
  • As the waterway is tidal, it is recommended that each participant brings 10 litres of drinking water.

All gear and equipment must be packed in Canoe drums or dry bags in the event of a capsize. Participants must bring suitable: 

  • Hiking style tent that may be shared (same gender)
  • Sunglasses, hat and clothes while paddling providing protection from the weather elements including the sun, wind and rain.
  • Shoes (foot covering) that will STAY ON while swimming.
  • Wet weather gear.
  • Change of clothes & shoes while at camp
  • First aid kit. Sun burn cream, toiletries, toilet shovel, compass, torch,
  • Suitable sleeping bag and sleeping mat.
  • Make sure that you know how to use your Light weight cooking equipment and how to cook your meals. Bring eating utensils and cleaning products.
  • As this is a Clean Up Australia event, it is recommended that participants bring a pair of gardening gloves and a quantity of hand sanitiser.  Some people like the idea of using tongs or grabber tool, litter picker etc.  

 

We are still going on the activity in the event of forecast rain.

The activity will be cancelled in the following:            

  • Severe Weather warning or Severe Thunderstorm Warning is issued for the local area
  • Flood warning is issued for the Georges River.
  • The area is impacted by bushfire.

Please have fully completed E-permission submitted by 12pm - 22/02/2026

Ensure the following boxs are ticked. Can participant swim 50 Metres, swimming, Water / Boating

If there are any questions, please contact the Activity Coordinator: 

Neville AUSTIN (Nifty)

Mob No 0400432361

nifty.activities@gmail.com

 

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