Kayaking

On Wednesday the 9th of November, I woke up bright and early, ready to complete the last activity of the William pike challenge: Kayaking.

After arriving at school all the year eights gathered round as our principal told us who would be transporting us, then we got into our vehicles and drove to the corner of marshlands Rd, where we would be starting our Kayaking. After everyone had arrived, we all got introduced to some people who would be coaching us on what to do.

First we started off playing some games, one of which involved splitting us into two groups. We were then told that we would be working in those groups for the rest of the day.

I was in the group labelled the "Cabbage Tree" (long story) and the first thing we did after being split up was go over some safety measures, play a few more games, and then finally we were all given a kayak and allowed into the water.

After a few more games in the Kayaks we then started off down the river, where we then went on to kayak about seven km down the Styx River (with stops for a lunch break and some games).

Now, let me tell you, it was a great trip. The scenery was amazing, teeming with native plants and wildlife, plus the water was crystal clear. And, for an extra bonus, at the end of the trip we were all allowed some time to go for a chilly swim!

 So, after all that I thoroughly enjoyed the last WPCA trip and all the other trips before that. The WPCA has been a truly amazing experience, and I'm very glad I was given the opportunity to do it.