GET READY

Our Saturday morning training will be back on the 13th September,
7.15am for a 7.30am Start

PFD compulsory

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Young Paddlers take note

Champion Lakes Boating Club is pleased to announce they will be running an overnight camp for existing and new guppies from 11 October 3:00pm- 12 October 12:30pm the following day.

This follows the Sprint Regatta #1 at Champion Lakes.

CLBC are hoping to increase the number of children entering the sport so are encouraging existing guppies to bring a friend along.

Parents can obtain Booking Packages from CLBC President- Robyn Brown

Are you thinking about an Epic Double Ski?

If so we are putting an order in for more Epic craft so let us know so it can be put in the next container

Safety Guidelines
Paddle Craft Paddling Safety

What is a paddle craft?
Recreational canoes, kayaks, surf skis, inflatables or similar paddle craft that are propelled by a person using a paddle who is on or in the craft must comply with WA marine laws*. This brochure promotes safe paddling rules and guidelines that apply to these craft and will assist you being safer on the water.

* WA marine laws do not apply to surfboards and stand up paddle boards.

You’re the skipper, you’re responsible.
Although operators of paddle craft without an engine are not required to hold a Recreational Skipper’s Ticket, they
are still considered to be a vessel master.
As with all vessel masters, they are deemed by law to be responsible for the safety of their vessel and any crew or
passengers, this includes obeying the collision regulations that apply to all vessels.

Definitions
When determining what equipment is required, the following definitions are important.

Protected waters
Waters contained within any lake, river or estuary, or by any breakwater, but does not include the waters of Cambridge
Gulf or Lake Argyle.

Unprotected waters
All other waters not deemed to be protected waters.

Shore
Any shoreline of the mainland or island and includes a wharf, jetty or similar rigid structure attached to land.
The minimum equipment requirements for a motorised paddle craft are the same as all other power vessels.

Safety equipment and tips
Like other vessels, paddle craft are required to carry safety equipment in accordance with the WA marine laws.

Note: 1Nm = 1.85 kilometres

When paddling:
• within protected waters or within 400 metres of the shore in unprotected waters it is strongly recommended a lifejacket type 50S (or higher) be worn;

• between 400metres and 2 nautical miles from shore in unprotected waters a lifejacket 50s (or higher) must be carried. You must also carry a bilge pump/bailer (if not self-draining), an in date inshore distress flare kit or a registered emergency position indicating radio beacon (EPIRB) or personal locator beacon (PLB);

• between 2 and 5 nautical miles a lifejacket 50S (or higher), a bilge pump/bailer (if not self-draining), an in date registered EPIRB/PLB must be carried;

•more than 5 nautical miles a lifejacket 50S (or higher), a bilge pump/bailer (if not self-draining), an in date offshore distress flare kit, in date registered EPIRB/PLB and a marine radio must be carried.

If using inflatable lifejackets, it is recommended that they be maintained and serviced regularly in accordance with
manufacturers’ advice.

Always tell someone where you are going and when you intend to return.

Prior to departing:
•Check the latest weather update and tide information and plan your trip accordingly
•Ensure safety equipment is in good working condition and is easily accessible
•Familiarise yourself and others on board with the location and operation of safety equipment
•Check you have the required safety equipment, it’s indate and in working order
•Check your craft is seaworthy and in working order
•Check all equipment is correctly stored to assist stability.

For extended offshore voyages, consider travelling with another paddle craft or support craft and logging on and off with the local volunteer marine rescue group.
Secure your paddle to your craft with a paddle leash so you do not lose it unless you are near or in surf.
Identify safety equipment that have an expiry date and record them on a Department of Transport (DoT) Don’t Expire sticker. (Safety gear with an expiry and/or servicing date include flares, EPIRBs and inflatable lifejackets.)
If carrying a PLB this must be attached to the paddler.
Familiarise yourself with the area you intend to paddle prior to commencing a voyage. This may include reviewing the local chart or one of DoT’s free boating guides.

Visibility
It is important to be clearly visible while on the water. Paddle craft are generally smaller than other vessels and sit lower in the water, making them difficult to see.

Visibility tips:
• Dress brightly
• Paddle in tight formation when travelling with other paddlers
• Keep a proper lookout
• Stay close to shore
• Keep to the starboard (right hand) side of a channel.

Navigation lights
During the hours of sunset and sunrise, paddle craft operating on navigable waters must carry a torch or lantern capable of showing white light. This item must be ready for use and shall be shown in sufficient time to prevent a collision.
However, for added safety it is recommended that an all-round white light is displayed at all times when operating during these hours.

Registration of paddle craft
Any paddle craft that has a motor including an electric motor, or is fitted for one, must be registered regardless of the size of the motor.

Contacts
Department of Transport Marine Safety Hotline: 1300 863 308
Email: marine.safety@transport.wa.gov.au
Website: www.transport.wa.gov.au/imarine
Bureau of Meteorology Website: www.bom.gov.au
Information and safety practices for paddling in WA is also available at
www.oceanpaddling.org.au

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Smartphones TPU Guide Waterproof Case

The TPU Guide Case for Smartphones boasts the same design and features of the iPhone Case. It is sized to fit a large variety of devices including the large screen phones like the Samsung Galaxy. The large clear back camera panel accommodates the different rear camera locations of various models.

• Features
  Very low profile soft case to minimise bulk added to your phone
  RF welded seams for strength and waterproof construction
  0.15mm optic grade TPU panels for touch screen and camera port
  High strength TPU construction is abrasion and UV resistant, will not crack in extreme cold
  Low profile zip lock plus roll top closure is sufficiently waterproof for temporary immersion
  IPX8 Tested (10m for 1 hour)
  Two die cut anchor points
  Also fits many other devices
  PVC free

Dimensions / Weight
148 x 85mm 27g

Price: 30.00

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Accessory Cases TPU

This fully waterproof accessory case is exceptionally resistant to the demands of the trail. Fully welded construction and super reliable roll top closure provide fully waterproof and dustproof performance. The PVC-free TPU material (thermoplastic polyurethane) is strong, durable, flexible and resistant to UV and extreme cold – so it can be folded numerous times for pocket storage without cracking or discolouring. Designed with top corner anchor points for versatility.

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  Features
  Lightweight, high performance design
  Totally welded construction (no stitches)
  Individually tested, waterproof and dust proof
  Watertight roll top closure
  Anchor points on corners for versatile attachment
  Detachable neck strap
  Flexible and crease resistant, it can be folded to fit in a pocket
  UV resistant for superior long lasting clarity
  Freeze proof, will not crack in the extreme cold
  Abrasion resistant, high strength, PVC free, TPU material
  
  Size Dimensions / Weight / Price
  Small 135 x 105mm - 22g = $20.00
  Medium 165 x 120mm - 28g = $22.00
  Large 215 x 150mm - 34g = $25.00

  NB: While our Accessory Cases are designed to protect gear from rain and water dunking accidents they cannot guarantee to protect electronic gear when fully submerged. For this we recommend fully rated IPX standard diving protection cases.

Bridgetown Geegelup Cup

WA Wild Water Championships

The WA Wild Water Championships are the most relaxed and fun championships you will ever find. In the individual event the top competitors wil race hard, but afterwards and before they also share their knowledge with the less skilled and new comers. The team event is a mixture of the best paddlers and the not so good.

If you ever get the chance to go down to Bridgetown for this weekend it is one of the best weekends that you will ever take part in.

Josh Kippin, Dave Worthy and Ben Pope were the fastest WW men with Sam Pilton and Sue Quick being the fastest WW women.

Paddlers gather for the teams event. Photo John O'Sullivan

A team of three paddlers of different skill levels race the 8 kilometre white water course.

Kris Smith, Peter Thomczac and Samatha Pilton. Photo John O'Sullivan

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Okay so who has the biggest yawn!

Alan Moreby fresh from doing some sea kayaking in Canada gives out a big yawn as he paddles over Haystacks.
Photo John O'Sullivan

T2, Terry Brooke tries to do a bigger yawn. Photo John O'Sullivan

Not to be out done Warren Southwell pushing himself to the limit in the yawning contest. The judges have a difficult job in deciding if T2 or Warren has the biggest yawn. Photo John O'Sullivan

Murray River White Water Festival

How things have changed. Once upon a time before plastic boats were invented groups of paddlers used to go down the Lower Murray in fragile fibreglass low cut slalom boats. It was pretty usual for a group of 7 to start and only 4 or 5 get to the end because of broken boats or paddles.

Now with the short plastic kayaks things have changed the way we paddle.

In it's 10th year over 20 paddlers gathered to share the fun of the Lower Murray rapids. Luckily recent rains had helped to bring up the water level after a week or two of hot sunny weather.

Andrew Maffett who is going to paddle around South Georgia next year was amongst the group of young and older daredevils.

The Lower Murray is not for the beginner of the faint hearted so don't take on this section unless you are experienced. And it is not a good place to take long skis or racing kayaks.

The group gathers. Photo Andrew Maffett collection

Well it's time to rock and roll. Photo Andrew Maffett collection

Andrew Maffett starts off with a little one. Photo Andrew Maffett collection

The rapids get trickier. Photo Andrew Maffett collection

The group gathers at the Steps, Lower Murray. Photo Andrew Maffett collection

Spectactors are able to get to the Steps for some good action but down stream and out of view some of the rapids are even bigger. The Lower Murray is not for the beginner of the faint hearted. Photo Andrew Maffett collection

Races coming up at a Glance

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Slalom Winter Series #6 Schools August 31

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Peel Paddling Carnival September 1 to 31

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Canning Nomination (CRCC) September 7

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Brevis Choate Memorial Race Slalom Winter Series #7 September 14

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Slalom WA Winter Series 6 - School Championships

31st August 2014 - Walyunga National Park or Hester Park

Online entry for Slalom WA Winter Series race 6 School Championships are now open, it is available on SlalomWA, State or National Calendars, just click on the event on 1 August 2014.
The location of the event will be on the Avon River at Walyunga National Park (yeah 6 in a row).

Proposed Program:
- presentations to follow
" 08:00 Course set up & payment of registrations
" 09:15 Briefing & Bib issue
" 09:30 Demonstration and practice runs
" 10:00 K1 1st Runs (Second to follow)
" 11:30 C1 & C2 1st Runs (second to follow)

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Young Paddlers take note

Champion Lakes Boating Club is pleased to announce they will be running an overnight camp for existing and new guppies from 11 October 3:00pm- 12 October 12:30pm the following day.

This follows the Sprint Regatta #1 at Champion Lakes.

CLBC are hoping to increase the number of children entering the sport so are encouraging existing guppies to bring a friend along.

Parents can obtain Booking Packages from CLBC President- Robyn Brown

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Nanga Challenge (AKC) September 20
ONLINE ENTRY NOW OPEN

Entry fee includes Race, Lunch, Event Shirt, Camping
Iron man/woman Standard $100.00
Pairs Standard $150.00
Teams Standard $250.00

Enter here http://www.ascot.canoe.org.au/default.asp?Page=11122&MenuID=Club_Events/20045/0/

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Canning Nomination Race

New Location Same Race - Shelley Sailing Club, Watersby Cresent, Shelley.
Sunday 7 September 2014

Guess your race time with prizes being given to the persons closest to their nominated time.
Registration 8.00 am - 8.45am at Shelley Sailing Club, Watersby Cresent, Shelley.
Briefing 9.00 am
Race start 9.00-9.20am
Presentations 15 minutes after last paddler - approximately 11:30 am
No watches or GPS.
All paddlecraft welcome.
Long course 12 km (2 hour time limit applies)
Short course 4 km
Entrance fees
Long Course $20 ($30 for non CWA members)
Short course $10 ($20 for non CWA members)
Enquiries: Judith Thompson 9457 4530 or judith.thompson@iinet.net.au

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2014 CLASSIC PADDLE - SUNDAY 19th OCTOBER

Early Bird Entries OPEN online Friday 1st August available until 31th August only - Normal entry fees will then apply.
Normal Entries Close Wednesday 15th October-11.50pm WST
We will be offering Late Entries, which will close Friday 17th October- 10am WST

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Murray Marathon

Can you go the distance – 404km, five days, one river?
The 2014 event is from Monday 24 - Friday 28 November.

This event is one of the world’s longest paddling races covering a distance of 404km over five days. Originating in 1969, the event is now entering its 46th consecutive year running.

In 2014, the event became known as the YMCA Massive Murray Paddle. Whether your preferred craft is a canoe, kayak or even a paddle board, this challenge is tough!

Starting in Yarrawonga and finishing in Swan Hill, it’s the longest event of its kind in the southern hemisphere.

The YMCA Massive Murray Paddle is not just a fundraiser or a paddling race – it is a five, three or one day river adventure which offers a unique way to experience Australia’s natural environment and the Murray Region.

YMCA Victoria is a not-for-profit organisation that builds healthier and happier communities. One of the major aims for the Massive Murray Paddle is to support the Murray Region. YMCA invests funds raised from the event back into building bright futures for young people in Victoria, and this includes programs for young people in the Murray River region.

Every year YMCA aims to deliver an even better event than the last. But ultimately it’s the people and the atmosphere that make this event so unique.

One of Australia’s most celebrated and established sporting events, the YMCA Massive Murray Paddle is the longest race of its kind in the southern hemisphere.

YMCA Victoria has managed the event since 2009. Prior to that, it had been run by the Australian Red Cross for 40 years.

It has a long and successful history as an event which brings school groups, families and friends together not just from across the state, but from across the country and even the world!

A quick history:

The event began in 1969 when 10 friends decided to paddle the Murray River to raise $250 for the Red Cross

Up until 2014 the event has been known as the Murray Marathon and occurred in the break between Christmas and New Year

YMCA Victoria, a not-for-profit community organisation, took over the running of the event in 2009 from the Red Cross

Since its inception, the event has grown in size to up to 1000 paddlers and over 2000 support crew and volunteers annually

Between 2010-2013, over $300,000 has been fundraised by paddlers and put back into community programs

Now known as the YMCA Massive Murray Paddle, the event takes place over five days: Monday 24 November-Friday 28 November in 2014.

- See more at: http://www.massivemurraypaddle.org.au/discover/event-history.html#sthash.Vg9A09hh.dpuf

- See more at: http://www.massivemurraypaddle.org.au/discover/ymca-massive-murray-paddle.html#sthash.0EshLUsZ.dpuf

YMCA Massive Murray Paddle is kindly supported by our partners and sponsors.

Mirage Sea Kayaks is a key strategic partner for the YMCA. Mirage sells a wide range of high quality, sea kayaks to all types of paddlers.

We dream big and so do Mirage paddlers.

Not for the faint hearted - time and time again, Mirage Sea Kayaks have been tested to their limits on incredible kayaking expeditions, undertaken by true Australian and international adventurers.

Refined and expedition ready, built to withstand the toughest of conditions at the hands of experienced kayakers, Mirage Sea Kayaks have been paddled into harsh and testing environments in the most remote corners of the world.

In the face of adversity, braving gruelling conditions, extreme winds and huge tidal currents, lifelong dreams have been fulfilled by Mirage paddlers in Mirage kayaks.

Mirage Sea Kayaks. Expedition Proven.

We wish you the best of luck in your 404km paddle down the Murray.

Visit www.mirageseakayaks.com.au
- See more at: http://www.massivemurraypaddle.org.au/discover/our-partners/sponsors.html#sthash.mOVhtIdJ.dpuf

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