DECEMBER 

1 Saturday.  Rimba Ilmu Botanical Gardens Tour, University Malaya. Please see 3rd November write-up.

2 Sunday. Wader Watching at Kapar Power Station. Please see 18th November write-up.

16 Sunday. White-Water Kayaking for Dummies, Sungai Langat (Hulu Langat). This river consists of grade 1 and 2 rapids, which provides enough excitement, but also feels safe and manageable.

This trip is perfect for members who have never seen Sungai Langat this close before, or who have no paddling experience. Due to the nature of this activity, minimum age of a participant is 12 years old. A parent must accompany children between 12–15 years. Non-swimmers who are comfortable in the water can join too.

This 4 to 5-hour kayak trip will end with a visit to a hot spring where there will be a brief talk about the differences between river and sea kayaking. Wear clothes/swimsuit, sports sandals or old shoes, which you can get wet in; a change of clothes; towel; sun block; and money if you chance across durians after the trip.  

Limited to 14 members; minimum of 6 required to get the trip going, so book early. Fee: RM90 per person with any balance going to the Marine Group fund. Fee includes experienced river guides, instruction, 2-person inflatable kayaks, paddles, lifejackets, helmets, a dry bag for keys and cameras, drinks, picnic lunch, snacks, and hot springs. Fee does not include transport, but car-pooling can be arranged.

Full payment must be made at the Pre-trip Briefing on 9th December (Sunday) at 4pm at the A&W Drive-in, Taman Jaya. Members, please bring your membership cards; non-members can sign up to be members on the spot. Please note our payment policy: “No pay, no go. No go, still pay.” To reserve a place, or for more details, please call Hon Yuen at 019-305 9617 between 5–7pm.