What we’re about
Our community is strictly 40 years and over only - ordinary people, sharing epic experiences, beautiful places, and enduring friendships, we'd love you to join us!
- Our events are fun, high quality, inclusive, accessible - best bushwalks, kayaking in stunning places, mountain trips, camp outs, snorkelling, wildlife encounters, films, gigs, more.
- We never leave anyone behind - no competitive racing to finish, we move at the pace of the whole group, support each other, and stop lots to enjoy epic scenery and conversation :-)
- ZERO tolerance for late dropouts & no-shows - if you drop out in the last 24 hours before an event, you are banned and your profile tagged for all the Meetup community to see.
- ZERO tolerance for bad behaviour - no harassing, narcissism, cliques, discrimination, dangerous behaviour, preaching any ideology or politics, smoking, drugs, intoxication.
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THE LEGAL STUFF ...
CONDITIONS OF JOINING AND/OR PARTICIPATION IN THIS GROUP
The following conditions, which may be amended or updated from time to time, apply to all current and future members of SydneyAdventurers40+ meetup group, and their guests.
By joining as a member of this group and/or by your RSVP to any event of this group and/or by your participation in any activity or function of this group, you agree to the following conditions:
- You acknowledge that you understand and accept the risks associated with the activities and functions of this group, including but not limited to risks stemming from deliberate or non-deliberate exposure to environments with shallow or deep water, water currents or waves, visible or hidden obstructions or snags or constructions, any type of weather conditions, any type of land or aquatic terrain, falls or collisions or other mishaps, equipment use or misuse or failure, injury due to wildlife or vegetation, physical exertion, illness or infection, pre-existing medical conditions, becoming separated or lost, inaccessibility of emergency medical assistance, unavailable mobile phone reception, the actions and/or omissions of any direct or indirect service provider, the actions and/or omissions of organisers or hosts or leaders or other participants or members of the public, and anything that happens in the course of travelling (including transport in any form) to or from or during the event; and
- You acknowledge that this is an unstructured community-based group and that, whilst the organiser of this group and hosts or leaders of its activities and functions make all efforts to ensure the safety of participants, they do not represent an accredited, qualified, expert, equipped or insured guiding service or other type of service provider with any duty of care to you in respect of any of the activities or functions of this group and/or in respect of travel undertaken for the purpose of these activities and functions; and
- You agree to conduct yourself in a responsible, safe, cooperative and ethical manner at all times in relation to travelling for and in your participation in the activities and functions of this group, and in relation to other participants in the group or the public generally as may be a consequence of the activities and functions of this group; and
- You agree that you are entirely responsible for your own safety and wellbeing at all times, including being responsible for planning your travel and participation in the group activities and functions, researching and considering the forecast and actual weather conditions, being responsible for assessing at all times your physical ability to participate, and being responsible for all of your decisions and conduct before, during and after the group's formal or informal events, and for any consequences stemming either fully or in part from the activities and functions of the group and/or from travel in relation to these activities and functions; and
- You agree that you indemnify the organisers, hosts, leaders or other participants in these activities or functions of the group for any injury or loss due to any action, omission, negligence or oversight by any person or organisation and/or due to any other consequences resulting from the activities and functions of this group and/or from travel in relation to these activities and functions, to the full extent permitted by the law; and
- You agree that you are responsible for the welfare and property of any person whom you invite as a guest to an event, activity or function of this group, and you agree to inform them prior to all aspects of the event that by their actions to attend and by participation they are bound by all the conditions of membership and participation the same as you are to the full extent permitted by the law.
Upcoming events
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EASY KAYAK DAY - paddle plus great food & drinks at the lakeside bar – Narrabeen
ProKayaks, 11 Narrabeen St, Narrabeen, NS, AUSunshine + cruising on pristine blue waters + stunning wilderness with heaps of birdlife + fun inclusive atmosphere + delish food = the perfect day out! Join us for our final social paddle for 2025 on the protected waters, hidden creeks and gorgeous beaches of Narrabeen lagoon, followed by excellent food & drinks and chatting with lovely friends at our fav mexican bar by the lake. You don't need huge fitness, strength or skills to kayak – the leader gives everyone individual coaching attention and support. And kayak hire is cheap and easy right here on the lagoon.
Places are strictly limited, so only RSVP if you are 100% committed.
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THE PLAN
Meet at 10.00am at the bottom end of Narrabeen Street by the lake, on the lawn next to the Limani cafe and the Prokayaks shop - NOT inside the shop.
- We will go into the shop together to individually pay for our kayak hires and pick up our paddling gear.
- Cost is $50 for a single kayak for the 3 hour session (everyone has to use a single seat boat, no doubles).
- There is secure storage for your bags while we are on the water.
- Do NOT take unprotected valuables (phone, keys, cards) onto the water - store them ashore with your bag.
- If you want to take things on the water, bring a dry bag or well-sealed kitchen food box to protect them.
We'll spend 3 hours (10.30am - 1.30pm) paddling on the beautiful lagoon and exploring its hidden creeks, wild islands, and idyllic beaches.
As we paddle the leader will coach you individually on how to use your leg muscles instead of your arms for easy paddling - it's definitely about skill rather than brute strength!
Bring snacks and a water bottle as we will take a break on a beach to stretch and have a toilet stop.
After we drop off our boats back at the shop at 1.30pm, you can grab your bag to change into your dry clothes.
Then, if you wish, join us 300 metres further along the lake shore at the wonderful mexican bar for awesome tasty food and excellent beer and margaritas.
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DIFFICULTY - IS THIS ACTIVITY RIGHT FOR ME?
This event is fine for beginner paddlers with basic fitness. You don’t need big arm strength or previous experience, but expect to do a moderate amount of exercise at a relaxed pace for 3 hours.
We paddle slowly, take lots of breaks, stick together as a group to keep it social, fun and safe for everyone, and we look after you individually to make sure you cope. Nobody disappears ahead on their own, and nobody gets left behind.
You will swivel your shoulders and torso a lot, so do not do this activity if you have injuries to shoulders, elbows, wrists or spine, a hernia, or any other issues causing pain or immobility.
You must be able to swim 20 metres in the unlikely case that you fall out of your boat and have to swim back to it (but we don't normally fall out).
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GRATUITY
Please contribute $15 to the organiser to help offset the group's operating costs. You can either
- bring cash on the day, or
- make a PayID bank transfer to the organiser's phone number 0411600717 in the morning BEFORE you arrive to the event.
This is separate to the $50 kayak hire cost which you pay directly to the kayak shop on the day.
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TRANSPORT
By car:
- There is free parking in the Narrabeen St car park right next to the kayak shop, and in the adjacent residential streets.
- Spots can be hard to find on sunny days so arrive at least 30 minutes early.
By bus:
- Take the B1 (City to Mona Vale) express bus service from Wynyard station (stand B in Carrington Street), departing 9.02am and arriving at the B-line stop at Narrabeen shops 9.47am.
- See the trip planner at www.transportnsw.info for all connections.
- When you get off the bus at Narrabeen shops, turn to face the lake and walk 300 metres to the left along the lake shore to the Prokayaks shop in Narrabeen Street.
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BRING
- hat, sunscreen, sunglasses - UV exposure on sunny days and from reflective water can really burn, skin and eye protection is essential
- dress in tshirt and shorts same as you would for gym or sport
- water bottle (1 litre)
- snacks
- normally we paddle barefoot and your feet will get wet, but if you want to wear shoes in your boat bring some shoes which you don't mind getting wet
- towel, change of dry clothes, and warm jacket & pants for afterwards (there is safe storage for your stuff while we are out on the water)
- a dry bag or sealable plastic kitchen box to keep your valuable things dry in your boat (or leave them stored in the organisers locked car)
- strap or cord for your sunglasses (not mandatory, but advisable to prevent from lsoing them in the water)
- swimmers of you want to go for a dip
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By your RSVP to this event you agree to the conditions of membership and participation which you can read in the "WHAT WE'RE ABOUT" section HERE.8 attendees
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