2-Hour Stand-Up Paddle Boarding Tour to Lucas Creek Waterfall

Hazards and Risks

Adventurous activities involve inherent hazards and potential risks, often coupled with the severity of hazards and the likelihood of risks.

Hazard:‘‘Anything’ that can cause harm. On this tour, this may include:

• Natural Features: Rocks, mangroves, and creekbanks
• Weather Conditions: Cold, wind, rain, or changing visibility
• Equipment or Gear: Paddles and SUP boards
• Situational Elements: Slippery surfaces, such as wet rocks or board
• Man-Made Hazards: Obstacles such as docks, ramps, and boats in the vicinity
• Risk: The potential for something to happen. Possible risks may include:
• Minor to Serious Physical Injury: Slips, falls, strains, or accidents caused by uneven surfaces or falling off the paddleboard
• Severe Outcomes: Hypothermia, drowning, or injury from environmental factors (e.g., collisions with objects or loss of balance)
• Emotional Distress: Unexpected situations or challenges during the activity, such as difficulty in balancing on the paddleboard, fear of water, or discomfort from weather conditions

Hazard and Risk Rating: (Low 1 - 5 High)

This Activity has a Hazard and Risk Rating of 2

Adventurous activities offered by SNM could be dangerous if they’re not approached with care and responsibility. Participation in such activities is voluntary and not compulsory.

Hazards and risks are managed using a hierarchy of controls to choose the most effective control measures starting with elimination, then minimisation, substitution and isolation. Further measures take on administration controls and personal protective equipment if risks and hazards remain.