Christmas

We know its only March but the Committee is being very positive that we will be able to get together for our Annual Christmas party.  So put the 10th December in your calendar and keep your fingers crossed that there will be nothing to stop us from having a great...

Photo Gallery

We have been posting our photos on Facebook for many years.  The Gallery was linked to Facebook and presented another view of the photos on our website. Constant changes imposed by Facebook in recent months have made the link unworkable so we have been investigating...

Kayak Carrier and Roof Racks

Rhino-Rack J-style kayak carrier attached to roof racks plus additional set of roof racks. Very good condition, never used. $200 for the lot – or make an offer. Phone Fred Morrison – see Members List for contact details....

Life Jackets

Yesterday information was circulated that advised that from January 1 life jackets must comply with Australian Standard AS 4758. However the RMS website states that life jackets of types 1,2 & 3 complying with previos standards (AS 1512, AS 2260 & AS 1499) in...

Life Jackets

For all paddlers and boat owners new standards for life jackets came into effect on the 1st January. See document below for details; 2021 PFD Requirements

Cedar Canoe

Handmade red cedar single canoe – $3000.00 As new, one mark on inside. Phone Karen Corr – see Members List for contact details.

Illawarra Waterways

The NSW Department of Planning. Industry and Environment is currently conducting two separate surveys regarding the waterways in our region.  As a walking, kayaking and cycling club we are major users of the creeks, rivers, Lake Illawarra and the paths and parks that...

Kayak and Bikes for Sale

Graham Burgess is having a clear-out and his Australis Bushranger and two Aldi folding bikes have to go. “My son was 12 when we took the Bushranger down the upper Murrumbidgee on the ~2002 Ramblers trip, a few Tallowa Dam trips since”. It has been stored...

Summer 2020 Newsletter

Welcome to the Summer 2020 edition of the Illawarra Ramblers Newsletter. This is the time of the year that most memberships are due, so please look out for the reminder email.  If unsure, you can check your renewal date by logging into your account and clicking on “My...