Enjoy the CDU Newsletter
Published: Fri, 04/24/15
Issue
463
24th April 2015
Message Bank
Please note:
We are closed Anzac Day and Anzac holiday Monday.
Saturday training as per usual
I will be paddling the Cockle
7 in our Saturday morning race
Anzac day a few years ago we paddled from
South Perth to Fremantle in the Cockle 7.
Built in 1944 for secret operations in World
War 2
John Tomczak and I paddling to Fremantle on
Anzac Day
This is a genuine and very rare World War
II British Military sailing canoe. It was designed and built
by Warwick Aviation in late 1944/ early 1945. Constructed
in Aluminium to aircraft specifications.
It measures 18ft long, 8ft main section, 5ft bow and stern.
26 inch wide, 4ft 7inches with outriggers extended.
Designated "MOST SECRET" it was designed to be
used by sections of the "Small Operations Group"
such as the "Combined Operations Pilotage Parties"
and " Detachment 385 " in the far east in Commando
style raids. They were tested in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) by
Blondie Hasler who was one of the two survivors from the Famous
"Cockleshell Heros" raid.
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Unfortunately we are missing a few Sunday races because we
are getting ready to do another move. The unit we have been
renting is now up for sale so weare having to move. A bit
of a pain, but fortunately, we are not going too far away.
We will be relocating to our warehouse, which is about 50
metres from our present position on the other side of the
road. So at the moment we are moving our stock from one half
of the warehouse into the other half and then we have to do
a big cleanup where the shop is going. The good thing is we
are still on Moojebing Street so you just drive here like
you do now.
We will be in the new shop on the 25th May.
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Want to better your stroke technique. Samantha Pilton will
be available on Saturday mornings after training to give individual
or group lessons. Call Terry to book
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Sandy Robson is still in Singapore and hoping to get permission
to enter Indonesian waters very soon. Watch an interview here:
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-32425971
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WAs Ben Pope, 21 made a strong impression
on national debut in the U23 World Slalom Championships in
Brazil. He qualified ninth fastest for Friday’s semifinal.
Ben in Brazil
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The Next Race
Pinjarra to Ravenswood - 16.5 km
26 April -
Pinjarra to Ravenswood Race
Online registration by noon 24.4.15
https://www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=40260
Note the times are slightly earlier than the book.
Sunday 26.4.15 for race start at 9.45 am
Registration 17 km race is at Henry St Pinjarra
Registration junior/ short race is at Ravenswood Bridge
Finish for all is Ravenswood Bridge
Team boats…..all team members individually register….selecting
your boat…category and name team mates (first name)
Registration 8.30 am to 9.15 am
Briefing 9.15 am
Race Start 9.45 am
Distances 17km….6.0km short course…3.5
Guppies
Enquiries to race Director Peter Martin?marathonwa@canoe.org.au
or 042 700 4035
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The John Sims Race 3rd May and The Paddle Challenge 17th May
are coming up
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WWR Buoys Race
9th May
Venue: Ascot Kayak Club
Rego time 12.00-12.30
Jane Liddle weaving around a set course of
buoys and other obstacles
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
Mark at the Saturday
morning fitness training. I always get inspired when I see
paddlers improve, even when they become faster than me. Mark
has been a big improver. In the last six months he has got
stronger and stronger.
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SOUTH GEORGIA
ISLAND
SEA KAYAK CIRCUMNAVIGATION
PRESENTATION BY ANDREW
MAFFETT
6.00pm on Wednesday 6th May at the State
Library Theatre
Perth Cultural Centre, 25 Francis St, Perth
Tickets $10 - Bookings Essential from
Peregrine Travel Centre
Phone: (08) 9321 1259 / Email: sales@peregrinewa.com.au
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Stories
Pam Riordan
& Friends explore our
Southern Rivers
Always looking for somewhere
new to paddle, a group of 6 of us headed off to the Fitzgerald
River National Park. We entered from the eastern end, via
Hopetoun, a mere 600km from Perth. We launched our kayaks
at the boat ramp on Hamersley Inlet and followed the eastern
side of the inlet. We soon entered the Hamersley River, and
saw flocks of avocets and stilts wading in the shallow water.
The river entered what the locals called a gorge, rocky walls
on either side. Just when we thought it was getting interesting
the river came to an abrupt end, blocked by large rocks. We
probably paddled only about 6km from the start. However the
inlet itself is quite large and it is possible to paddle around
its perimeter and over to the sandbar.
Hamersley River. Photos
Pam Riordan
Hamersley River
Another day we accessed
the Phillips River via John Forest Drive. We launched a couple
of km upstream from where it enters the Culham inlet, and
again paddled upstream past small cliffs and rocky banks.
Once again the river came to an abrupt end after less than
an hour and a half. We retreated to our start point and then
a few of us paddled down to Culham Inlet. It's a huge inlet
and we had quite the paddle back against a stiff breeze. If
only we had organised a pick up on the other side of the inlet!
Phillips River. Photos
Pam Riordan
Phillips River
Phillips River
Our final paddle was on the Oldfield
River, near Munglinup. This river was narrower and lined with
paperbarks. It offered some nice sandy beaches, ideal for
tea breaks. According to our GPS, we paddled to within about
500m of Springfield Road. The paddle down to the sandbar was
interesting and offers camping possibilities.
So although no one river would make the trip worthwhile, the
combination of the three (and a coastal walk thrown in) made
for a great 6 day trip.
Oldfield River. Photos
Pam Riordan
Oldfield River
Race of the Week
U23 World Slalom
Championships
Austrailan Canoeing
Australia has gotten off
to a strong start at the ICF Canoe Slalom Junior and U23 World
Championships in Foz do Iguassu, Brazil overnight.
A total of 11 Australian athletes advanced
to Friday’s semifinals with Jessica Fox and Tristan Carter
the standouts.
Fox, the reigning U23 C1W world champion,
cruised through to the semifinal after recording the third
fastest heat run of 107.95, which included two gate touches.
Fox trailed British paddler Kimberley
Woods who recorded the fastest first heat run of 106.85, 0.57
seconds ahead of fellow countrywoman Mallory Franklin.
NSWIS paddler Alison Borrows (7th) and
Western Australian Georgia Rankin (10th) also comfortably
advanced.
In the men’s U23 events, Ascot
kayaker Ben Pope made a strong impression on national debut.
The 21 year old qualified ninth fastest
for Friday’s semifinal.
Victorian Tim Anderson and Tasmanian
Daniel Watkins also advanced in 21st and 23rd respectively.
Despite K1 being his preferred discipline,
Watkins recorded the 11th fastest U23 C1M first run to advance
to the semifinal.
The junior events followed in the afternoon
with Melbourne Canoe Club paddler Tristan Carter the standout.
The 17 year old is on track to improve
on his 24th C1M placing last year after recording the fourth
fastest run of 98.85, which included a two second penalty
for a touch on gate seven.
Carter’s time would have seen him
feature in the U23 top 10, a great sign with still another
full year of junior racing to follow in 2016.
After narrowly missing the top 20 qualification
cut the first time around, Derwent canoeist Rohan Borojevic
improved in his second run to join Carter in progressing to
the next stage.
Western Australian Nick Rankin finished
in the dreaded 31st position to miss out on a semifinal berth
by 1.24 seconds.
The junior C1W were up next with Kate
Eckhardt and Noemie Fox finishing seventh and eighth respectively
to continue the Australian trend of semifinal progression
on the opening day.
Western Australian Demelza Wall tried
hard on debut but a 50 second penalty for a gate miss on six
ended her shot at progression.
In the final event of the day, the junior
K1M heat, 2014 finalist Angus Thompson (26th) comfortably
advanced inside the top 40 and can now start to prepare for
Friday’s semifinal.
Carter and Jake Hodkinson finished 53rd
and 56th respectively.
Racing will continue on Thursday from
10:30pm AEST. The junior and U23 K1W and C2M heats will be
raced.
Austrailan Canoeing
Race of the Week
Pinjarra to
Ravenswood - 26 April -
16.5 km
Online registration by noon 24.4.15
https://www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=40260
Note the times are slightly earlier than the book.
Sunday 26.4.15 for race start at 9.45 am
Registration 17 km race is at Henry St Pinjarra
Registration junior/ short race is at Ravenswood Bridge
Finish for all is Ravenswood Bridge
Team boats…..all team members individually register….selecting
your boat…category and name team mates (first name)
Registration 8.30 am to 9.15 am
Briefing 9.15 am
Race Start 9.45 am
Distances 17km….6.0km short course…3.5 Guppies
Enquiries to race Director Peter Martin?marathonwa@canoe.org.au
or 042 700 4035
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Races
John Sims Race
3rd May
Be sure not to miss out
on this one. The biggest event on the calendar and very well
attended with hundreds of paddlers participating.
The race caters for all
skill levels, from the fiercely competitive K1's to plastic
boats and novice paddlers just wanting to have a go at competitive
racing. Enter with friends and enjoy some friendly rivalry
or test yourself against the field, there's something for
everyone. Held in the early autumn, race day is usually blessed
with glorious sunshine and calm conditions.
Date: Sunday 3rd May
2015
Venue: Ascot Kayak Club, Fauntleroy Ave, Ascot
On-line entry now open
- https://www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=40351
For more information,
please visit the AKC website - http://www.ascot.canoe.org.au/
For any queries please
e-mail Richard at john.sims.race@gmail.com
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WWR Buoys Race
9th May
Venue: Ascot Kayak Club
Rego time 12.00-12.30
Online Registration:
www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=40491
Fee: $10.00 CWA members
(pay on day)
Briefing: 13.00 - 13.15hrs
Start: 13.30hrs
Race Director: Alan Moreby
mob: 0411 565 283
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Paddle Challenge
17th May 2015