1 Week To Go – Bass Strait Cancer Challenge

Join Us in the Fight Against Cancer with Every Paddle Stroke

Embark on an extraordinary journey across the Bass Strait and be part of a formidable effort to conquer cancer. Our Paddling Bass Strait Challenge is more than an adventure; it’s a mission to make a difference in the lives of those affected by cancer. Every stroke through these treacherous waters is a step closer to a cure. We invite you to follow our journey, support our cause, and help us paddle towards a future free from cancer. Dive into the details of our challenge and see how you can contribute to this life-saving mission.

Support the team via our Tour de Cure fundraising page

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Bass Strait Cancer Challenge – Gear and equipment list 

Paddling Gear

• New PFD Mocke (Orange)
• Temporary rudder line repair
• whistle
• Long john wetsuit 1mm or 1.5mm
• Top long sleeve (Orange)
• Brimmed hat (Orange)
• Shorts wetsuit 1mm
• Wetsuit top 1mm long sleeve as back up for warmth or smock
• Seat pad in boat 

Land Gear

• Thermal top and legs
• Long pants lightweight
• Puffer jacket
• Rain poncho
• Safety blanket or safety bivy bag
• Sandals or crocs
• Charger for radio
• Power bank battery 10000 AMP
• Consider solar panels (?)

Day bag .. water proof

• panadol
• paw paw
• food for the day
• Gloves
• Hydralyte

Medical kit in waterproof bag

• paw paw
• panadol
• savlon
• betadine
• other supplies
• Band aids
• Elastoplast

Safety and devices

• Radio & Bag
• Flares x 2
• PLB
• Inreach
• Boat lighting

Boat Set Up

• Stella S18S
• Paddle
• Extra paddle stored on boat
• Leash and consider paddle leash
• Extra leg rope for towing
• Paracord and bungee 

Boat storage

• Sleeping & Land
  • Tent 
  • Sleeping bag and liner
  • Mat 
  • Pillow
  • Foam pads x 2 (Boat protection and spare pads for sleeping)
  • Headlight x 2 (rechargeable)
  • Chair lightweight (Optional)
• Food Water Cooking
  • Jet Boil (Cooking) plus 2 to 5 fuel cans
  • Spoon n fork
  • Flat pack cup and bowl
  • Food packs x 20 breakfast and dinner
  • + Noodles and tinned tuna (Optional)
  • Nuts x 2 bags with small day bag to use
  • Bars x 2 each day x 6 days
  • Beef jerky
  • Water 2 x bladders for in boat
  • Water 6 to 10L bladder for storage
  • Bottle of win – Ha Ha 
• Storage bags waterproof x 2 o 3
• Boat repair tap
• Boat repair glue, epoxy tube (Surf repair)
• Spare rudder and rudder lines