32Gi Chews

32Gi Chews were designed as a meal or gel replacement during
a sporting event. Each packet of chews is equivalent to two
small bananas or boiled potatoes in energy provision and in sugar response.

The 32Gi chews are a very popular energy source in any endurance event. Boasting a melting point
of around 90 degrees Celsius, the Chews can be removed from the packaging prior to an event and left loose in a cycling jersey or running shorts and eaten when required. The Chews are very easy to chew and swallow quickly as they designed to keep the airways open, leaving no residue in the mouth at all.

Chew Facts

•Gel replacement with balanced energy.
•High sustainable energy release
(90min-2 Hrs.)
•1 pack is equivalent to 2 small bananas or potatoes in calories and in insulin response.
•Equivalent energy of 3-4 gels sustainability.
•Keep airways free during bouts of intense exercise

•They don’t melt or go soft in the sun (90 Degree melting point)
•Available in Orange, Lime, Raspberry and Peach
•Suitable for diabetics and children
•Kosher/ Halaal Certified

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Recover Drink

32Gi Recover is a high quality ratio blend of 100% vegetable protein isolate combined with carbohydrates. 32Gi Recover contains all the essential and non-essential amino acids to maximise muscle recovery

Recover is an excellent protein supplement with no unnecessary ingredients only those critical to muscle and glycogen recovery. Recover can also be consumed as pre training or racing meal or even as a meal during a long endurance event. Recover is the first endurance protein recovery sports drink suitable for vegans and diabetics.

Recover Drink Facts:

•Assists with Muscle Repair
•Assists with Glycogen Recovery
•High Protein absorption rate
•Improves Strength and Recovery
•Complete Amino Acid profile
•Digestive Friendly

•Recover is available in Chocolate, Strawberry and Vanilla flavours
•Wheat, Gluten and Lactose Free, suitable for Vegans
•No Animal Derivatives
•Kosher / Halaal Certified

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Energy Bars

A delicious nutritional energy bar with complex carbohydrates, protein and whole grain.

Shotz Energy Bars will do a great job of supplying carbohydrate to fuel the active muscles and brain via a solid food option, with a taste and consistency that you will enjoy and make it much more likely that you'll eat enough to derive the benefits.

The carbohydrates in Shotz Energy Bars help to maintain optimal blood sugar levels and prevent glycogen depletion. The low fat and low sugar formulation helps rapid digestion/absorption so fuel can be rapidly and efficiently transported to the muscles.

With whole grains, protein and fibre the all natural Shotz Energy Bar gives you sustained energy to keep pace with the body's fuel needs.

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Shotz Energy Gels

It's carbohydrate food in liquid/gel form

Portable, great tasting and simple to consume, Shotz Energy Gels provides premium fuel to keep the active muscles energised. Keep on the go, while you're on the move. Since 1995 our energy gel has been the preferred choice for athletes and active lifestyle participants from all ages and ability. It has everything to do with the smooth, consistent texture that is easy to consume and gentle on the gut even during extreme intensity.

Darter Rescue

On Saturday 20 July 2013, three of us, Barbara, Lorraine and I paddled upriver from the kayak club towards the Guildford Rd road and rail bridges. We just cleared the railway bridge when Barbara called to Lorraine that a female darter on the riverbank appeared to have fishing line around its beak. Lorraine paddled over and I paddled back to see that the bird not only had fishing line around its beak, but was unable to straighten its neck fully because of more fishing line tangled there. The bird flew past me, and I paddled slowly towards it, but it disappeared under the surface of the water. By the time Lorraine arrived at the spot, it had surfaced and was sitting on the riverbank but then flew to a nearby tree.

Barbara and I decided that with the ability to swim and fly our chances of coming to the darter's assistance were next to impossible. Lorraine stayed back and talked softly to the bird; we've noticed that if we say 'took, took, took' to a darter that's about to dive or fly away as we pass, it seems to settle them. She also tried to explain that we only wanted to help.

We continued on for a few hundred metres more and then turned to head home. The darter was still in the tree, and again Lorraine stopped to talk to the bird, explaining that it really had only one chance of survival, and that was to trust her. Barbara and I had paddled on in search of some much-needed sunshine and Lorraine soon caught us up. A kilometre or so further on, Lorraine heard a loud splash as something fell from a tree and saw a pelican circling whatever had fallen. She paddled over and found the darter in the water. It dived and came up on the other side of her kayak where it let her pick it up and put it in her kayak.

Lorraine called for me to turn back, and asked another paddler, a stranger, whether he could help by finding scissors or a knife. He came back with a blunt knife a fisherman supplied and started cutting some of the strands of line I'd managed to isolate. Barbara arrived shortly after with a sharper knife and a few minutes later about 20 strands of line, a bent hook, swivel and sinker had been removed from the bird's serrated beak. The line that had been around its neck must have come off when it fell into the water.

What made it follow Lorraine is anyone's guess. What made it splash into the water to attract attention is a mystery. What made it understand that we wouldn't hurt it is something we'll never know. If I hadn't seen it, I'd have trouble believing it.

Lorraine put the darter on the stranger's kayak where it gave a couple of loud calls and flew off.
We'd met at 7.00 o'clock that morning with the temperature around 2 degrees and there were more than a couple of 'what are we doing here' type questions. Now we know!

IMPORTANT INFO - COMPULSORY ATTENDANCE REQUIRED

PADDLE CRAFT:
A representative from each Paddle Craft entry MUST attend a compulsory Safety Briefing. Failure to attend will mean disqualification. If you are an interstate or international competitor, or cannot attend this session, please email info@cicevents.com.au

SAFETY BRIEFING & RACE PACK COLLECTION
Date: Monday 29th July
Time: 7.00pm
Location: The RISE Function Centre (28 Eighth Avenue, Maylands)
Paddle Craft Race Packs will need to be collected at this session, please bring your confirmation email, and/or ID.

SCRUTINEERING
Date: Friday 2nd August
Time: 09.00am - 9.00pm
Location: Northam Swimming Pool (map in the Race Guide)
Please bring your race helmet and PFD for scrutineering.

All kayak craft will be scrutineered for safety in the marshalling area between 9.00pm Friday 2nd August and start time on Saturday.