Torbay Beach Camp 2023 (Members Only)
 Torbay Beach Camp at Camp Kennedy was the Club's premier annual event on the south coast west of Albany (http://www.campkennedy.com) and we are bringing it back again!
 It is an absolute beachfront holiday. Past activities at the camp have included Talent show Evening, walks, swimming, canoeing, boogie boarding, fishing, coffee drinking at local cafe, etc. As in previous years, the site is deemed alcohol and smoking free.
 Families stay in separate 'hut'. The huts have a bed base and mattress but little else – they are really basic. You will have the use of the shared Outdoor kitchen/BBQ area, dish washing area with running water, fridge & freezers and the ablution blocks. There is also a fee-paying washing machine and clothe lines for laundry. Dining hall has tables and benches. Due to COVID restriction, you will need to provide your own cooking pots and serving plates and utensils.
 For 2023, the indicative prices are:     •    Dorms is $20/n for Adult and $15/n for Children.
     •    Camping at unpowered site is $14/n for Adult and $12/n for Children.
     •    Powered site is $17/n for Adult and $14/n for Children. There are only two sites.
     •    Please book directly with Camp Kennedy: Admin@campkennedy.org
     •    Then register your intention here with WAFBC so we know who is going.
 ***Interested families needs to book directly with the Camp Manager, please book early to avoid disappointment! *** The accommodation will be given on a first come first serve basis. Unlike previous years, we no longer have exclusive use of the entire camp ground. Check-in time is 3.00pm and check-out time is 11.00am.
Each family may be given a cleaning rooster for cleaning bathroom, dining hall etc.  
 Summary: WAFBC Contact for more information: Michael 0421 783 083 or mastcell@gmail.com
 Book directly with Camp Kennedy: Admin@campkennedy.org
 As of 22/03/2022, the following are still available: Torbay 1, Tambellup 4 & 5, Chapel 7, Glencoe 9-14, Wagin 17 & 18 
 What to bring/Expect: Bedding: Sheets, Pillows, Quilts or Sleeping bags.
 Cooking utensil, Serving plates, Cutlery and cooking utensils.
 Tea Towels (Bring a few) - You are expected to clean your dishes.
 Camping chair, if you want to sit in front of your dorm/hut.
 Games to play (there is also small sand pit playground for kid).
 Books to read.
 Food.
 Each family is encouraged to participate in the Talent Show concert night.
 Activity-based gear e.g. hiking, swimming, fishing etc.
 Each family is encouraged to host a group based activity, such as going to the beach or coffee at Cozy Corner.
 I will organise an Overnight hike to a Bibulmum shelter and return the next morning, if there are interest.


Camp Kennedy to Torbay Campsite Overnight Hike on the Bibbulmen (Members only) Whilst we are Camping at Camp Kennedy, we will organise an overnight hike from Camp Kennedy to Torbay Campsite on the Bibbulmen Track. This is a easy ~8km return overnight walk suitable for walkers of all experience. It is especially suitable for adults and children wanting to do an overnight hike for the first time to shake down their gear. Starting at Camp Kennedy around 2pm, the first section is on the beach until Cosy Corner, where we will head inland towards the Torbay Campsite. The Campsite is on an elevated location affording a great view of the setting sun over the Southern Ocean. We return the next morning via the same route. Expect to be back around 8am. Please consult the whiteboard in the mess hall at Camp Kennedy for up to date information. Date and time are to be confirmed at Camp Kennedy. Cost: Free, but only available to member at camping at Torbay. For more information, please see Bibbulmen Track Web site Detailed equipment guide is at: 1. Bibbulmen Track Overnight Equipment checklist 2. WAFBC Resource page for members (Accessible only for WAFBC members). 3. https://youtu.be/KK_rjlnBs4o Minimum suggested gear: Overnight full packs no more than 15kg. Only bring what you need. Shelter: Tents, we are not relying on the huts as they can be full. Sleeping bag, Pillow, Hiking mattress. Food and munchies: Arvo Snack, Dinner and Breakfast. Minimum 2L water per person, we’ll fill up at the hut for the return journey. Sturdy shoes. Clothes for all weather. Something to control mozzie. Toilet paper and hygiene kit. First Aid kit. Event organiser: Michael Lee, mastcell@gmail.com 0421 783 083

Torbay Camp Activity: Handy Knots for Camping, hiking and home (Members Only) This is a hands-on is mainly for adults to get up to speed with useful knots. Participants are encouraged to bring piece(s) of rope, eg Grunt 3ø x 20m Rope from Bunnings as this is a hands-on activity. There is a Bunnings in Albany or please buy in Perth.  We will learn how to, String up a ridge line to set up a tarp shelter. Finish a rope with Figure-8. Hang your food bag in the air to keep it away from animals: PCT Bear Hang. Tie a shoelace that won't come undone whilst hiking. Guy a line without hardware How to roll up your rope. Knots we will review are: Double Fisherman Prusik Bowline Trucker's Hitch Half Hitch Clove Hitch Berluti Taut line Figure-8 Bring: Cordage of any dimensions, you will need at least 1x ~0.3m , 1x ~0.5m and 1x ~3m cordage to string up a ridge line between trees and to hang a food bag over a tree branch. The short pieces cordage can be a guy-line from a tent, a shoe lace or bits of nylon ropes leftover from other task.     Organiser: Michael Lee. mastcell@gmail.com. 0421 783 083