Capricorn Seakayaking

Hal Paine - Founder and Manager

Hal Paine, Owner/Manager Qualifications

Bachelor of Social Science, 1979

Graduate Diploma of Science (Outdoor Pursuits), 1998

Graduate Diploma of Secondary Education (Outdoor Education), 2010

Australian Canoeing Sea Kayak Instructor

Australian Canoeing approved National Training Provider (Registration No 27), which authorizes us to run kayak courses, both training and assessment.

Hal is a current member of the Industry Standards Panel of Outdoors WA, our state body.

Hal is a member of the Coral Coast Parks Advisory Committee, which provides community input into the management of Ningaloo Marine Park, and Cape Range National Park.

Hal is also training as a Pathways to Manhood facilitator

CSK Staff 2010

Sandy Robson is our Head Guide and will run the Ningaloo Reef operation through our winter season.

Kevin Piper will also be a regular guide this year, especially at Ningaloo.

Matt Walker aka Tex is also a part-time guide at Exmouth

CAPRICORN SEAKAYAKING ETHOS

Capricorn Seakayaking is committed to ensuring all tours and programs are conducted in a safe and professional manner.

LICENCES
Department of the Environment and Conservation
Department of Transport

INSURANCE
$10,000,000 Public Liability Insurance
Worker Compensation Insurance

STAFF QUALIFICATIONS

All of our guides are qualified by Australian Canoeing, the national peak body.

All Capricorn Seakayaking Instructors/Guides also have: First Aid, Surf Rescue Certificate, Western Australian Drivers Licence and Working with Children Clearances.

RISK ANALYSIS AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

Capricorn Seakayaking has done a risk management analysis of all its activities and sea kayaking destinations.

Emergency Evacuation Plans, Communications and Contacts are available for viewing for all our destinations.

INDEPENDENT SAFETY AUDIT

In 2005 we voluntarily contracted an independent safety auditor to review all aspects of our business and report on ways to improve overall safety. This process of improvement is ongoing and continual.

OUR EQUIPMENT
Capricorn Seakayaking operate a modern fleet of

1 Mission 490 (Tandem) sea kayaks; 4.87m long, 80cm wide and weigh 35kg

These kayaks are fantastic to paddle. Being sit inside rather than sit on top equals a dry ride. The kayaks have a nice big rudder which makes steering a breeze. The seats are wide and comfortable. There is plenty of leg room for even the longest of legs. There are two bulk head hatches for storage of safety and snorkelling gear, and of course food and drinks. The kayaks have four moulded carry handles so the small amount of carrying to and from the ocean is comfortable and split between 4 persons.

2 Ocean Kayak Cabos, a large touring double sit-on-top. Sit-on-top kayaks are ideal for shorter tours and are suitable for all sizes of paddler, they have ample storage for gear. For your comfort these kayaks are fitted with quality backrests.

3 Mission Surges, a smaller double sit-on-top, which we use for short tours and younger school groups