Enjoy the CDU Newsletter
Published: Fri, 01/30/15
Issue
452
30th January 2015
Message Bank
Not having a race last weekend it meant that we all had a
chance to do something different. T2, Samatha Pilton and Keely
Robinson certainly did, they were in New Zealand improving
their paddling skills and having fun on some of the rivers.
We held our first Down River race around buoys on Tuesday
night. It's not whitewater, but it is a true test of skill
and speed which is needed when racing on whitewater. The buoy
course was set out with easy and difficult turns that required
good boat handling. One mistake, one wide turn and it can
soon lose you a few seconds.
Mark Lawson was the convincing winner with Peter Liddle second
and myself joint second. We were certainly pushed by Bonnie
who was only 4 seconds behind Peter and I. Thank god Pete
and I held her at bay. In the wavehopper class John Breed
was top dog. Results further down.
Next Tuesdays race is at Point Reserve, Bassendean at 5.45pm.
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This morning we again had 20 paddlers taking part in our
6.00am practise around the buoys. It heartening to see so
many paddlers take part so early in the morning. We finished
the morning with a race again. The race helps paddlers to
become more aggressive which is needed in whitewater racing.
Its good to see the improvement in the paddlers who only started
doing these sessions 3 weeks ago. Peter Liddle (DR) was equal
first with Bruce McWhirter who was paddling a wavehopper.
Bonnie was only 1 second behind them with Baillie 4 seconds
behind Bonnie. The girls are really giving the boys a run
for their money.
DR practise Friday morning 6.00am, Claughton Reserve, Bayswater.
Patrick Irwin powers through the water at
Down River practise this morning
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It all happens at the Riverside Cafe at
Garvey Park
Pin-Up Photo of the week
These guys might look old and most are but
they sure can paddle fast. Not only are they fast in a kayak
they are a social bunch and love a laugh.
Back row. John Breed, Richard Mollick & Martin Watson.
Middle Row. Alan Moreby, Paul Phillips, Patrick Tullock &
Lawrence Venus. Front Row. The famous Steve Coffee and a young
guy I don't know.
Ric & Terri bought two Geckos from us 10
years ago and they are still going strong (the Geckos that
is!!)
Training & Courses
Saturday
Morning Fitness Training
Race Start 7.30am on the dot!
PFD MUST be worn
Last Saturday training
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Flat Water Down River Training 'Around the
Buoys'
Are you wanting to increase
your paddling skills. These sessions will help enormously.
Improvement is guaranteed
Friday mornings 6.00am at Claughton Reserve, Bayswater
Erica McKnight showing
her skills. Her third practise session and she is looking
good.
DR group this morning
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Level
1 Flatwater Instructors Course - Canoe WA
Registrations are now
open for the Level 1 Flatwater Instructors Course with Jerry
Alderson to be held at Ascot Kayak Club located at Garvey
Park which is at the river end of Fauntleroy Avenue in Ascot.
The course will be held on the 7th February and 8th February,
2015.
All applications must be submitted to
Jason at develop.wa@canoe.org.au by close of business Wednesday
4th February, 2015.
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I paddled the Mirage
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Cliffs.
Read about that trip:
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Five Mirage 580s glide
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Read about that trip:
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but don't want to paddle a sit-in kayak. The Freeride sit-on
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Race of the Week
New Zealand
Paddling
T2 (Terry Brook), Sam Pilton and Keely
Robinson recently went over to New Zealand to do a spot of
paddling. They went to a paddle school to improve their paddling
skills and then paddled some of the rivers.
They had a great time.
Samantha, T2, Keely and
their NZ instructor, Jess. Photo Keely
T2 and Sam. Photo Keely
Sam, the instructor and
Keely. Photo T2
The group paddling on
of NZs rivers
The group paddling on
of NZs rivers
Race of the Week
Nightmare at
Scarp Pool - Dwellingup
The headlights flickered through the
forest and got closer. Loud shouts that turned into yahooing
sounds echoed down the valley. We were stunned as two cars
came speeding into our picnic area where we had camped. They
stopped only metres away and several guys and two girls stepped
out of the cars. They were completely drunk.
The party started to heat up and then
we heard the wooden toilets being demolished and then the
rubbish bins. They were in a frenzy. Minutes later we started
to hear a chopping sound and it just kept going.
We couldn’t sleep, only pray that
the idiots would get bored and leave. Suddenly the chopping
stopped and there was quiet. A moment later there was a creaking
sound and a whistling. My heart leapt as I realised that the
creaking was that of a huge, high tree falling and it was
falling down towards our tent. It whistled to the ground with
a big thud that shook the ground like a small earthquake.
I opened the tent door and was shocked to see the huge tree,
that took hundreds of years to grow lying helplessly on the
ground only metres away from our tent.
Read more go to terrybolland.com [ http://www/terrybolland.com ]
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The John Muir
Trail
If you want to do a good
backpacking trip you can't get much better than walking the
John Muir Trail. On my 14,000km walk, cycle and kayak around
the USA, this 350km section in the Sierra Nevada mountains
was part of that expedition. I completed it in October which
is out of season for hikers so I saw few other backpackers
and the weather was just amazing.
Read about this trip;-
http://terrybolland.com/john-muir-trail/ [ http://terrybolland.com/john-muir-trail/ ]
The route had 14 mountain passes between
9700 feet and 14450 feet. It was hard work but stunning.
Eating nut and raisons
With views like this
all around me it was just magical.
To be out in the wilderness
watching th sun drop behind the mountains, the stars fill
up the night sky and the moon appear, it doesn't get much
better than that.
To carry everything in your backpack,
to feel the strain and pain of the steep mountain passes,
to take in the stunning views and then find the perfect camping
spot at the end of the day is not only magical but its character
building.
2nd Hand Boats
Start Training For This One
City Lights Kayak Race
1st March, Sunday of Long Weekend
Runs from Canning River to Ascot [30km] going past the city
just after dark. Food and entertainment at Ascot at end of
event, seriously good fun!
Requirement is at least two competitors per team: Double kayaks,
Two kayaks at a time or Any paddle-powered multi-person craft
welcome.
Line up a team-mate, make a plan to stay in Perth for the
weekend and look out for registration details in mid Feb.
Any queries, call Race Director, Doug Hodson 0417 938 596
Sponsored by Canoeing Down Under, Ascot River Kiosk, Alarms
System WA, Joondalup Sport Massage, Water Wanderers, and Alex
Graham Personal Training.
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The Gippsland
Lakes Paddle Challenge which will be held on Saturday, 2nd
of May 2015.
The Event is held on the Gippsland Lakes, on Australia's largest
inland water way.
View the spectacular man made entrance on the 90 Mile Beach
that allows the lakes to run into Bass Strait.
Start at Paynesville, 27km course for the elite paddler or
Metung, 13km course for the recreational paddler to finish
at the Iconic Lakes Entrance Footbridge
All paddlers go into a lucky draw to win prizes to the value
of $8000. Major prize. CHARGER SURF SKI
We are hoping that you could please circulate our event to
your members by email or newsletter, have it displayed as
an event on your website and / or post it on your website
link on
Face book if you have a page.
The 2015 Challenge has been expanded to include surf boats
and Hobie Kayaks into the 13km Metung leg, from Metung to
Lakes Entrance. Other craft eligible for entry include;
surf skis, ocean racing skis, sea kayaks, sit on-top kayaks,
out-rigger canoes, stand up paddle boards (SUP's), prone paddle
boards and SLSA racing boards
The Challenge is planned for Saturday, however it may be held
on Sunday for best conditions.
For more information containing dates, course map and prizes
go to our website. www.gippslandlakespaddlechallenge.com.au
Our Face book page will have up dates to view.
Enquiries
Phone: Paul King. 0417154055
Email pmking5@hotmail.com
Email: info@lakesentrancesurflifesaving.org.au
As Secretary Kris Cordery
Surf Life Saving Lakes
Entrance
PO BOX 158
Lakes Entrance VIC 3909
www.lakesentrancesurflifesaving.org.au
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Bay 2 Beach
Sat 7th February 2015.
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Canning River Race
22-Feb-15 Sunday Marathon # 4
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01-Mar-15 Sunday City Lights Long Distance
Event
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07-Mar-15 Saturday State Championships
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08-Mar-15 Sunday State Championships
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15-Mar-15 Sunday Rod Fry Memorial Race, Swan
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22-Mar-15 Sunday Bevan Dashwood Dash, Canning
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03-Apr-15 Friday Marathon Champs Canberra, Easter Weekend
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12-Apr-15 Sunday Canning Classic
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Level 1 Flatwater Instructors Course
Registrations are now
open for the Level 1 Flatwater Instructors Course with Jerry
Alderson to be held at Ascot Kayak Club located at Garvey
Park which is at the river end of Fauntleroy Avenue in Ascot.
The course will be held on the 7th February and 8th February,
2015.
All applications must be submitted to
Jason at develop.wa@canoe.org.au by close of business Wednesday
4th February, 2015.
PARTICIPANT PRE-REQUISITES
Must be able to perform the basic skills/strokes.
Need to have ‘average’ fitness
and flexibility (some components are physically strenuous).
Level 2 or equivalent Senior First Aid
valid certification – this is a requirement for successful
assessment and certification.
At least 15 years of age
Participant Fee Level 1 Flatwater
CWA Member $220
Non-member $260
Note: Fees cover training and assessment
costs, administration preparation and all course material.
If you wish to be accredited as a qualified
Level 1 Flatwater Instructor for 3 years with Australian Canoeing,
you will need to notify the Canoeing WA administration and
pay an additional $150.
Maximum of twelve participants are allowed
for this course. If there is a high interest for a second
course CWA will be run shortly after.
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TUESDAY NIGHT
DR RACE
27TH JANUARY 2014
NAME
1ST RUN
2ND RUN
3RD RUN
MARK L
5.05
5.04
5.10
PETER L
5.20
5.20
5.22
TERRY
5.21
5.20
BONNIE
5.28
5.24
5.24
ROB R
5.42
5.34
5.48
BAILLIE
5.49
5.52
JOHN B
5.52
5.51
5.49
KRIS
5.55
5.58
ROB J
5.59
5.56
6.04
BRETT
6.08
5.54
6.00
MICHAEL
6.18
6.19
JANE
6.20
6.26
6.22
FRIDAY MORNING
SESSION
30TH JANUARY 2014
NAME
TIME
PLACING
BRUCE - HOPPER
2.37
= 1ST PLACE
PETER L - DR
2.37
= 1ST PLACE
BONNIE - DR
2.38
2ND PLACE
BAILLIE - DR
2.42
3RD PLACE
ROB R - DR
2.49
4TH PLACE
KRIS S - DR
2.50
= 5TH PLACE
RAY - HOPPER
2.50
= 5TH PLACE
CRAIG - HOPPER
2.52
6TH PLACE
PATRICK - DR
2.47
7TH PLACE
BRYONY - DR
2.58
8TH PLACE
MICHAEL - HOPPER
3.07
9TH PLACE
JANE - HOPPER
3.09
10TH PLACE
ANN - HOPPER
3.15
11TH PLACE
MAYA - DR
3.22
12TH PLACE
ERICA
3.33
13TH PLACE
BRETT - M/SPORT
5.23
14TH PLACE