Enjoy the CDU Newsletter
Published: Fri, 05/15/15
Issue
466
15th May 2015
Message Bank
We Are Moving...
but only 50 metres
On Sunday 24th May we will be moving our shop 50 metres to
a warehouse on the other side of Moojebing Street. Look for
the blue and white warehouse on the right hand side when you
turn onto Moojebing Street from Guildford Road. It's a stone
throw from our current shop. Number 6 Moojebing Street. We
will be closed Sunday 24th & Monday 25th May, We'll be
will be open on Tuesday 26th for business as usual.
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Remember everytime you buy a product online that you can
get from us you will be putting a nail in our coffin. Now
is the time that all kayak shops really do need your support
so when you buy your next paddling item just think what it
will be like if there are no paddling shops in Perth.
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ARE NOW OPEN!
Take Note
They have only been open about a week and
the early bird entries are about to close
So enter today if you want to save some money
Early Bird Registrations Close
16/05/2015 at 5pm
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Bronwyn Martin one of WA's best marathon paddlers chats to
three much older marathon paddlers. Mark Lawson, left is the
current world and Australian over 55 masters marathon champion,
Patrick Tullock is the Australia over 60 masters marathon
champion and Michael Leahy is too young to be a master.
There were telling me their secret is to eat well, sleep
well and train well. Mark was eating cake, and Patrick and
Michael were eating bacon and egg burgers, no wonder they
look so healthy!
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Social Paddling
Over 45 club at Claughton Reserve this morning.
Front: Alan Reith, Terry McCartney, Kevin
Hall and Pam Stevens
Training & Courses
Saturday Morning
Fitness Training
Race Start 7.30am on the dot!
PFD MUST be worn
Sandy Beach Reserve, West Road, Bassendean
Please make sure you bring your PFD
$5.00 for paddlers who
have bought a boat from CDU
$10.00 for other paddlers
This week Mark Lawson
was training our Saturday morning group. No, they're not dancing
- I think it was a body rotation exercise, but it looks groovy.
Thomas Rogan has become
the one to beat on a Saturday morning race
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Stories
WWR #1 _Ascot Buoys Race Report
John O'Sullivan
The first race of the Wild
Water season was held at ‘Ascot Kayak Club’ in beautiful
flat water summery conditions. Alan Morbey set up a challenging
obstacle course along the banks of the river to test the skills
of the racers. The beginning of the course was the most challenging
section as paddlers crossed through the slalom poles before
they fired up to Sandy Beach before they turned back and headed
around Ron Courtney island and finally finishing in front
of the kayak club to the cheers of the spectators and fellow
paddlers. It was great to see so many people enjoying the
social atmosphere.
Alan Moreby putting out
the buoys. Photo Jane Hilton
There were some close battles among the
paddlers with the men WWK1 top three decided over 20 seconds.
Dave Worthy stepped up to take the podium finish in 9m 18s
over last years champion Ben Pope 9m 24s and Wayne Martin
in 9m 37s closing the gap for third place. These three had
a clear gap from the rest of the field and it should remain
a great battle through out the season.
There is no stopping David Worthy. Photo
Jane Hilton
Bonnie Metzke took out the women WWK1in
a time of 11m 33s, showing some great paddling technique and
boat control around the course that will put most of us to
shame. Demi Obrien finished second on 11m 42.1s and Georgina
Collin 3rd with 11m 42.8s I did noticed that Georgina may
have had a swim and attempted a roll without her spray deck.
She still managed a great time.
Bonnie Metzke powers
to top. Photo Jane Hilton
The experienced Ken Miller was the quickest
paddler of the wave hoppers with a time of 11m 46s, a clear
winner from the rest of the field. The battle for second place
was very tight between Michael Liddle 12m 21s, Jason Gardner
12m 24.1s and Chris Hollier 12m 24.2s. This is Michael Liddle’s
first season paddling WWR and is someone to look out for,
in the Wave hopper class as the season progresses.
One of the most outstanding achievements
of the day was Baillie Liddle who was the clear winner of
the women Wave Hopper class in 12m 04s. Not only did she beat
her mum by a minute (no mothers day gift here) she also beat
7 of the 8 boys in the mens class and just 15 seconds behind
Ken Miller.
The sundries category was a fast slog
fest. Glen Stewart 10m 32s was the winner (shortened Spirit
Ski) from his arch rival Warren Southwell 10m 36.1s (Finn
Mol.) Warren missed a post and was penalised 30 seconds and
gave up his lead.
John Hilton passes another
competitor. Photo Jane Hilton
It was a great start to the season and
it looks like we will see some good battles and rivalries.
A big thank you to Alan Morbey and his band of helpers for
setting up a challenging course and the WWR committee for
registrations and timing. Everything ran smoothly on the day
and we can't do it without your help.
Michael Liddle and Kris
Smith. Photo Jane Hilton
Photo
of the Week
Mark & Tracey
Sedgwick on the Danube
Hi Terry and Alaine
Took this photo yesterday while on a
wine tasting cruise boat heading up the Danube from Vienna
thought the Wachau Valley wine region in Austria. This wooden
boat caught my eye. A cross between calling and stand up paddle
boarding.
This photo shows my commitment
to training.
2nd Hand Boats
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Double Barkers
Sunday 24th May Marathon # 6 --
Location Ascot Kayak Club, Garvey Park, Barkers Bridge &
Ron Courtney Island