Enjoy the CDU Newsletter
Published: Fri, 09/11/15
Issue
477
11th September 2015
Message Bank
The new CDU paddling year started last weekend with the start
of our Saturday morning training. So it means I am getting
back to my normal training schedule after a 5 week lay off.
I was pleasantly surprised to see 28 paddlers at the training
session so early in the season as I thought more people would
be taking it easy, or doing other things.
My lack of training over the last few weeks showed however
as I was over 1 minute slower than usual and I was beaten
by many, including Ann Couch and she loved it. I was on a
plastic craft though, whereas most other paddlers were on
Epics.
For those novice paddlers who are considering paddling the
Avon Descent next year, it's time to start thinking about
it so why not read my story of this years Avon Descent by
going to
http://terrybolland.com/avon-descent-2015/ [ http://terrybolland.com/avon-descent-2015/ ]
Michael Baker winner of the Avon Descent long
plastics being chased by Ben Carrick. Michael beat Ben by
4 mins overall.
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New Saturday Shop Closing
Time 2.00pm
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GOLD for Jenni Bateman
WA's Jenni Bateman on her way to becoming
35+ women's kayak marathon gold medallist
WA Paddlers taking part in the Masters Games
K1 Women 35-39 18.3km
1st Jenni Bateman (WA) 1:36:47.810
K1 Men 55-59 18.3km
18th Mark Lawson (WA) 1:37:01.100
K1 Men 60-64 18.3km
19th Peter Martin (WA) 1:52:36.620
K1 Women 60-64 18.3km
4th Judy Darbyshire (WA) 1:58:59.180
Mark & Jenni bronze medal winners. Photo
Sam Lovick
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Sandy Robson
will soon have finished paddling along another
country - Indonesia
What she has seen and experienced is just
mind-boggling.
When we think about adventurers and risk takers
we probably think of men but you can't get any more risky
and adventurous than what Sandy Robson and Freya Hoffmeister
have done. Sandy is currently paddling through Indonesia,
after paddling from Germany and passing through many Asian
countries. Freyer paddled around Australia, New Zealand, and
more recently South America.
You can't help but admire them for their guts,
bravery, daring, and determination.
It's not just the risky element of the ocean environment
that they have to cope with, but the risk of meeting unsavory
people along the way as well. Luckily they continue to meet
some exceptionally good people.
Freya Hoffmeister when she passed through
Perth on her way around Australia.
Les Allen, Sandy Robson, Freya Hoffmeister,
me and John Dinucci
Freya sticking the last South American country
flag on her kayak
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Patrick Irwin didn't get to paddle the Avon
this year because he broke his finger beforehand but
he and his wife Fran took the opportunity to go paddling in
the Milford Sound when they visited New Zealand recently.
Fran is becoming a real lover of paddling.
Training & Courses
We Are
Back with Saturday Morning Training
7.30am start on the dot
Sandy Beach Reserve, West Road, Bassendean
PFD must be worn
$5.00 for paddlers who have bought a boat from CDU
$10.00 for other paddlers
Don't forget your PFD
Fun, fitness and a great group of people
Last week's times
at the end of newsletter
Featured Products
Be Ready For
The Adventure Races
with an
Epic V8
What's
the point in buying a ski that you can't paddle in the rough
water
the V8 is the perfect
ski for the novice, intermediate paddlers
Fast, yet extremely stable,
this is a surfski that most kayakers should be able to hop
right onto and paddle off.
The deck features all the surfski simplicity
of the V10 and V12, the main components being a fully adjustable
footbrace and rear deck bungees.
The V8 also incorporates some new features
that add to its user friendly appeal: molded in bow &
stern carry handles, and a water bottle holder in the cockpit.
Venturi drain, breather tube and Epic surfski rudder configurations
are standard.
Our goal with the V8 is to provide a
boat that bridges the gap between sea kayaks and surfskis.
By blending speed, high stability and a performance oriented
deck & outfitting, the V8 offers new levels of accessibility
and opportunity.
Fitness paddlers and racers who want
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the transition to high performance surfskis, or cruisers looking
for a simple, efficient boat for a day on the water. The V8
will take you there.
Length: 5.48 m
Width: 55.88 cm
Depth: 33.0 cm
Capacity: 45 - 145 kg
V8 Club Blue. Nose:
$2900.00
Weight: 17.5 kg*
V8 Performance. Black Nose: $3700.00
Weight: 16.0 kg*
V8 Ultra. Red Nose: $4700.00
Weight: 12.5 kg*
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Be Ready For
The Adventure Races
with an
Epic V7
With the V7 being
a plastic ski it is very versatile and can be used on the
ocean, the river, over logs and shallows and even rapids
Length: 5.20 m
Width: 54.00 cm
Depth: 35.00 cm
Weight: 22kg fully fitted out
Capacity: 135 kg
Storage: 100 L
Material: Polyethylene (Plastic)
Trailing rudder optional
Price $2250.00
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Solid Wheel
Cart – Small
wheels that
don't puncture
Constructed using puncture proof solid
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for strength these collapsible carts can withstand the roughest
terrain.
Durable, lightweight and compact construction
Hypalon tension straps last longer than traditional webbing
Oversized anodised 6063-T6 alloy tubing for added strength
and longevity
Small: 28cm wide – Best suited for kayaks
Each cart has a capacity of 70kg and includes a high quality
nylon tie down with rubber buckle bumper
Price: $130.00
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Watch/GPS Holder
Suction mounted watch/gps holder. Fits
your wrist watch GPS or sports watch to the deck of your kayak.
Colour: Orange/black only.
It will float but it's best to use a
lanyard/cord just in case it gets knocked of.
Price: $25.00
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Large Aqua Racks
On Special...
Large Aquarack storage
racks. Bolt them to a wall, a post or a fence.
Aquaracks feature a unique
design that allows you to store almost any type of paddling
craft at any angle. For storing plastic kayaks, Aquaracks
have been designed so as not to cause any depressions to the
hull of the kayak .
The arms are padded in thick closed-cell
foam and then covered in a heavy duty waterproof nylon. This
ensures that fibreglass and other types of composite crafts
can be stored with out any damage to their finish.
Made from super strong anodised aluminium
and supplied with stainless mounting hardware.
Aquaracks have been designed for indoor
and outdoor applications. Width 68cms
Price: $120.00 Special
Price $95.00 save $25.00
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Another FANTASTIC
Offer
Epic V14 Performance
Special $2900.00 save
$800.00.
The Epic V14 Performance. The V14 would be an excellent ski
for the intermediate paddler paddling in flat water races.
More stable than a K1 but very fast. Don't let this opportunity
pass you by.
I paddle a V14, so if I can paddle it you should be able to.
It's a great ski.
Epic V14 Performance.
Black Nose 15.5kg. Price $3700.00: Special
$2900.00 save $800.00.
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Epic V10 Double Surfski
Performance Model
Length: 7.6 m
Width: 48.3 cm
Depth: 40 cm
Capacity: 240 kg. Optimum team weight 130-190 kg
Weight: 25.0 kg*
Infusion grade foam core
Composite hybrid of fiberglass, carbon fiber, and Kevlar
Vacuum infused, heat-cured epoxy
Black nose
Our price $4500.00
Stories
It's been 9 years since Steve Irwin
died from a stingray barb. At the time I was in the USA paddling
the Missouri River. Steve was very well respected in the US,
probably more so than in Australia. His photos were in all
magazines and papers. I remember being told of his death....
Missouri River
2006
Tuesday 5th September.
Day 23
I found a campsite on an
island at the 1331 mile mark, a few hundred metres after a
farm. I pulled into the shallows and just sat in my kayak
for a few minutes taking it easy and discovering my surroundings.
A beaver cruised up the deeper channel to my right. It kept
slapping its tail and disappearing. On the island insects
were hovering above the vegetation collecting in clouds and
then breaking up into smaller packs. Other insects were flying
amongst the foliage like miniature jet planes in combat. It
was good to see life and it didn’t have to be big things
that I could see easily, the little insects were part of life
when camping. Sometimes they are annoying, but today they
were intriguing. In a few minutes I’m sure the mosquitoes
would be biting, but for now the multitude of insects that
were living in the undergrowth were a joy to watch and quite
fascinating.
I eased myself from the kayak seat and
started erecting my tent trying to avoid the scrubby roots
of the vegetation. After my simple dinner, another pasta meal
I sat beside my boat watching the night mature. I rang the
shop to find out how it was going and Alaine told me that
Steve Irwin had been killed by a stingray. (A few days later
she said Peter Brock had died in a car rally accident.) The
news left me feeling numb. I sat beside the kayak feeling
sad and sorrowful. Life on the river was often lonely, and
I was well used to being by myself, but tonight I was really
lost. Sometimes it is good to be with people, and tonight
was one of those times.
The near full moon lit up my camp, it
was a lovely night, but it was a sad night and the beaver
was still out in the channel swimming up and down and slapping
its tail. I sat and reflected before moving into the tent
and writing my diary.
Wednesday 6th September. Day 24
It was a misty morning and it was hard
to see all the other islands that were scattered around me.
I could hear a weird bird call, but I couldn’t see it
or figure out what it was. The beaver had been active throughout
the night with the continually slapping of its tail. As I
left the now named Irwin Island, in tribute to Steve, the
mist was thick at first, but within minutes the mist suddenly
cleared and it was then I could see the slightly cloudy sky.
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Crocodile Hunter
From Wikipedia
Stephen Robert "Steve" Irwin
(22 February 1962 – 4 September 2006), nicknamed "The
Crocodile Hunter", was an Australian wildlife expert,
television personality, and conservationist. Irwin achieved
worldwide fame from the television series The Crocodile Hunter,
an internationally broadcast wildlife documentary series which
he co-hosted with his wife Terri. Together, the couple also
owned and operated Australia Zoo, founded by Irwin's parents
in Beerwah, about 80 kilometres (50 mi) north of the Queensland
state capital city of Brisbane. Irwin died on 4 September
2006 after being pierced in the chest by a stingray barb while
filming an underwater documentary film titled Ocean's Deadliest.
Irwin was born on his mother's birthday
to Lyn and Bob Irwin in Essendon, a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria.
He moved with his parents as a child to Queensland in 1970,
where he attended Landsborough State School and Caloundra
State High School. Irwin described his father as a wildlife
expert interested in herpetology, while his mother Lyn was
a wildlife rehabilitator. After moving to Queensland, Bob
and Lyn Irwin started the small Queensland Reptile and Fauna
Park, where Steve grew up around crocodiles and other reptiles.
Irwin became involved with the park
in a number of ways, including taking part in daily animal
feeding, as well as care and maintenance activities. On his
sixth birthday he was given a 12-foot (4 m) scrub python.
He began handling crocodiles at the age of nine after his
father had educated him on reptiles from an early age. Also
at age nine he wrestled his first crocodile, again under his
father's supervision. He worked as a volunteer for Queensland's
East Coast Crocodile Management program and captured over
100 crocodiles, some of which were relocated, while others
were housed at the family park. Irwin took over the management
of the park in 1991 and renamed it Australia Zoo in 1992.
In 1991, Steve met Terri Raines, an
American naturalist from Eugene, Oregon who was visiting wildlife
rehabilitation facilities in Australia and had decided to
visit the zoo. According to the couple, it was love at first
sight. Terri said at the time, "I thought there was no
one like this anywhere in the world. He sounded like an environmental
Tarzan, a larger-than-life superhero guy." They were
engaged four months later and were married in Eugene on 4
June 1992. Together they had two children: a daughter, Bindi
Sue Irwin (born 24 July 1998), and a son, Robert Clarence
"Bob" (named after Irwin's father) Irwin (born 1
December 2003). Bindi Sue is jointly named after two of Steve
Irwin's favourite animals: Bindi, a Saltwater Crocodile, and
Sui, a Staffordshire Bull Terrier who died on 23 June 2004.
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Sandy in Indonesia
August 30th, Pasir Putih
to a Pantai on the other side of Tanjung Pacinan, 24km.
I was trying to reach the kampung called Tangsi today. I cut
directly across some bays to make the distance shorter and
then hugged the shore to escape the winds. Just before Tangsi
I stopped on a sand bar at a river entrance and had lunch.
It was not an inviting place to camp so I continued around
the Tanjung and went past Tangsi. Then I saw this nice looking
beach with no tidal flats - the deep water was right to the
beach. The areas further on did look very tidal and this place
had some grass for camping, so I was sold! Behind the fishing
boats lining the beach were ponds for fish farming. I put
up my tent and got changed and was about to cook dinner before
any locals even noticed me. Then a guy on a motorbike arrived.
I told him what I am doing and he was very happy. He told
EVERYONE! he also sped off on the bike to get his family and
bring them here. Foreigners don’t come here and the locals
came from many places to check me out. Even way into the night
when I was sleeping. At one point I got up for a pee in the
dark and then there was a guy there on the beach waiting for
me so he could see me! But all the same it felt like a small
simple and safe place to be. One man living there was from
Timor. He was the only person with a little English. His home
played music all through the night.
Race of the Week
Danube Marathon Report
Pete Martin and Mark Lawson
Today we all entered the Danube River
Marathon in Slovakia near Gyor. The Event has been running
for 27 years and with the World Marathons almost next door
they had a record turn out of 150 paddlers from most continents
and many countries including Stu Africa, Australian, New Zealand,
Hong Kong, USA and Canada as well as most of the European
counties.
The race is 22km along one of the back
waters of the Danube River. The current was running at 3 -
4 km per hour with many sweeping turns and a couple of rock
bases to cross. A good tail wind was blowing down the river
kicking up a further chop as we zigzagged from side to side
trying to stay in the main flow and miss the shallow areas.
Further information available at www.dunmar.kanoe.sk. The
top paddlers where hitting speeds over 20 km per hour. All
the way down there was numerous eddies tossing craft in all
directions. Paddlers experienced in moving water did well.
The Event was well organised by the
World Championship Committee, Australian Team Management and
the local Canoe Club ( formed 92 years ago) .. We rolled up
to the boat holding yard in Gyor and put our chosen craft
near the trailer and they where loaded by the local experts.
Next morning we where picked up at our hotel by 3 buses and
taken to the race start.
The buses then moved to the race finish and as we arrived
in our boats where reloaded on the trailers while the paddlers
enjoys a goulash or fish lunch. We where then driven back
to our hotels while the boats where returned to the yard to
be unloaded ready for the next days training. At the hotel
we all enjoyed a sauna and spa before deciding on the evenings
entertainment.
Australia did quite well in the final
placing, now bringing home several cups and medals. Special
mention of our 2 WA women bringing gold cups home.
Peter Martin
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Weeds plague
polluted 2016 Olympic paddling venue -
Bellingham Herald (WA) - September 5:
The second day of an Olympic canoeing test event on Saturday
brought more complaints about weeds floating in Rio de Janeiro's
polluted course, with canoeists saying it was too shallow
and needed to be dredged. The Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon is
also the venue for rowing in next year's Olympics. The lagoon
in central Rio has been the focus of concern —
along with separate venues for sailing, triathlon, and open-water
swimming — since The Associated Press published
its own independent study six weeks ago showing high viral
levels from sewage contamination in all of Rio's Olympic water
venues... Canoeists complained that the aquatic weeds were
getting caught in rudders and hung up on their paddles, making
fair racing impossible.
Race of the Week
2015 CANNING
NOMINATION RACE
Sunday 13th September 2014
Shelley Sailing Club, Watersby Crescent Shelley
The Race with a difference!
Nominate your race time with prizes given to the finishers
closest to their nominated time.
No watches or GPS's allowed.
All paddlecraft welcome.
Parking available Riverton Drive, Shelley.
Long course 12km (2 hour time limit applies). Short course
approximately 4km
Registration on the day 8am-8.45am,
Briefing 9am, Race Start 9-20am
Drinks and hot food for sale after the
race.
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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Nanga Challenge
Nanga Shirts have arrived, get your entries in !!
http://ascot.canoe.org.au/club-events/#tab-1413609318762-2-2
Exciting news , our shirts have arrived for this years event
and they look fantastic.
They are in Samaritans colours and are a really eye catching
training shirt.
If you've been dragging your feet and haven't entered yet,
get in soon. If you can't find team mates maybe we can help
out and hook you up with interested people. Contact us at
nangachallenge@gmail.com or Jane on 0433411996
The Nanga Challenge is a fun morning
with some interesting hills to get those legs working and
not a too difficult paddle.
We have a new transition area in the Baden Powell campsite
so after your paddle there is a short run up the hill into
transition. We would suggest you wear something on your feet
for protection on that short run.
The hill side has been logged so is more exposed than usual
so don't forget to slip slop slap and carry water for extra
Spread the word , sign up soon for a great morning in the
beautiful Dwellinyup region
Enter on Ascot Kayak Club website or
go directly to Webscorer and search Nanga Challenge. Entries
close Wednesday 16th September
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Classic Paddle
Sunday 11th October 2015
Start Line: Narrows Bridge, South Perth
Finish Line: Gilbert Fraser Reserve
Fremantle
Registrations 7am -8:45am
Start Time
9.30am
Registrations are currently Open
Registrations close 9am (WST) 8th October
2015
All Doubles/Triples and Outrigger 2's
must enter individually. Surf Boats, Outrigger 6's and Dragon
Boats enter as a team.
No Entries on the Day
Payment is only through PayPal no other
payment method is accepted.
Payment is required at the time of entry
Any online entry inquiries contact Jason
Parker via email to develop.wa@canoe.org.au or Phone (08)
9285 8501
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Saturday 4km
CDU Race
05/09
Spencer & Bruce 19.32
Peter Liddle 20.30
Peter Gigenjack 21.00
Rob Jarrett 21.21
Michael Liddle 21.40
Mark Sedgwick 21.49
Ray Smith 22.24
Chris Watson 22.27
Jarred Eaves 22.29
Chris Kirby 22.40
Steve Pilton 22.43
Steve Bolger 22.44
Erica McKnight 23.18
Kris Smith 23.54
Jane Liddle 23.57
Anne Couch 23.29
Gavin Fletcher 23.32
Terry Bolland 24.54
Brett Young 25.06
Michael Doyle 25.15
Dallas Rodgers 26.28
Maya Elston 26.30
Graham McMahon 27.22
Danny Mitchell 28.43
Travis ONeill (23.47) 28.47 started approx 5 mins after everyone
Maureen Bowra 29.17
Jason Walsh 31.38
2nd Hand Boats
Dagger Discovery
15
Used Demo Kayak
The Discovery 15 is a
great touring kayak which can be used on the river or the
ocean.
Front and rear storage areas and lift-up rudder
This one has been our demo one so has seen little use.
New price $1800.00
Our price $900.00 great buy at this price