Enjoy the CDU Newsletter
Published: Fri, 04/08/16
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8th April 2016
Message Bank
We haven't yet found a smaller, affordable unit to move into
and create another shop, which was our preferred option as
we have to move out from our current warehouse by the end
of the month. So it seems more likely that any remaining stock
will have to go into storage and I will be working by appointment
only. I will still be selling all the Epic boats, paddles
and accessories and will continue to be the agent for Grafton
Paddle Sports, Sea to Summit, Werner and a few other manufacturers.
Our last day of trading from this shop will be Saturday
30th April and a lot of our stock has to go before
then. After that I can be contacted through email, website
or phone, unless some sort of miracle happens and we secure
affordable premises to use as a shop before then.
Training & Courses
Saturday Morning
Fitness Training
7.30am start on the dot
Sandy Beach Reserve, West Road, Bassendean
$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.
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Please Note
The Monday night training has now moved from Claughton Reserve,
to Garrett Road.
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Featured Products
SPECIALS
All Clothing
in stock 25% Off.
All PFDs apart
from Vaikobi and Kokatat 30 % off.
All spraydecks
in stock 25% off
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Access 400
This tandem open cockpit
kayak is great for paddling in lakes, rivers and calm open
water. Ideal for either two adults or an adult and child.
A nimble performer that turns really
easily and has lots of features and comfort offerings for
a few hours or even a day out paddling. Great for exploring
those lake edges.
The open cockpit houses 2 large, comfortable
moulded seats and backrests and the front seat in the Access
400 can slide backwards giving you the option to move into
a solo paddling position.
The Access 400 has all the necessary
features including a large rear 10" hatch that's sealed
off by a foam bulkhead so you can carry plenty of gear, adjustable
footrests to suit the whole family and front deck lines for
safe and secure, yet accessible storage.
Length: 4.00m
Width: 84cm
Weight: 32kg
Max Load:250kg
Price: $1350.00
Special: $999.00
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Contour 490
The Contour 490 is capable
of mulit-day trips, the Tandem is stable under full load and
suitable for all range of paddler abilities. It is suitable
for the river and the ocean. It turns well so exploring those
narrow waterways would be fun. On the other hand go for a
weeks tour along the coast.
The moulded in seats and carry handles
simplify maintenance without compromising performance. Internalised
rudder cables free up the deck area of the kayak, while each
paddler has deck bungies within arms reach for storing maps,
snacks and other small items required during the trip.
FEATURES
Heavy duty moulded in handles
Rescue anchor points
Internalised rudder cables
Two dry storage compartments
Deck bungies for each paddler
Large rear hatch for easy access to rear dry storage compartment
Smaller front hatch for easy eccess to the front storage compartment
Not too heavy for two paddlers to carry
Length: 4.87 m
Beam: 0.80 cm
Weight: 35 kg
New Zealand Made
Price: $2650.00
Special: $2199.00 only1 left
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Double CrossTrainer
The Spirit Double CrossTrainer
(CTR) is a recreational sit-on kayak or it can be used in
the Avon Descent.
Rudder pedals can be in the front as
for racing and rapids or in the rear for a more social paddle.
Two storage ports
Adjustable foot pedals
Cargo holder
Padded seat
Carry straps side and rear
Length: 4.8m
Beam: 0.70 m
Weight: 27kg
Capacity: 220 kg
Australian Made
Price: $1200.00
Special $850.00 1
only
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Contour 450
The Contour 450 is a
versatile, mid-sized touring kayak and represents a great
choice for beginners through to intermediate paddlers.
It has been designed with long distance
cruising and expeditions in mind and allows you to explore
the secrets and wonders that the great lakes and rivers of
the world have to offer.
Lots of storage area in the bow and
stern and even placement on your deck for maps, GPS and guide
books. A great kayak for rivers and sheltered waters or even
that long scenic overnight excursion.
Max load: 180kgs
STORAGE SPACE: Front hatch = 50L. Rear
hatch = 75L
Length: 4.50
Beam: 0.62
Weight: 26 kg
New Zealand Made
Price: $1950.00
Special $1599.00
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Saratoga
The Saratoga is a practical
recreational craft ideal for fishing, touring or general fitness
training on rivers, lakes, estuaries, protected bays and harbours.
It's even a good kayak for manageable rapid rivers.
It is suitable for day tripping, with
a sealed rear compartment for storing gear.
It is stable yet easily manoeuvrable
and travels through the water with ease. Turning is made even
easier with the foot-controlled rudder.
Cockpit: 50 x 86 cm
Hatches: Rear - 41 x 23 cm oval
Dry Storage: Rear - 60 litres
With Rudder
Capacity: 130 kg* * Depending on water conditions
10 Year Warranty on materials and workmanship
Length: 3.8 m
Beam: 0.70 m
Weight: 23 kg
Australian Made
Price: $1550.00
Special $1099.00
only 2 left
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Platypus
The Platypus is a flat water river touring
kayak but it is also perfect for paddling harbours, estuaries
and calm lakes. It is great boat for developing fitness, social
paddling, birdwatching and even for going on an overnight
trip. (Many kayak paddlers use it in the Avon Descent) It's
relatively fast, stable and turns well.
This is one of our most popular general
touring kayaks.
Cockpit: 50 x 86cm
Hatches: Rear - 41 x 23cm oval
Dry Storage: Rear - 60 litres
Capacity: 120kg* * Depending on water conditions
10 Year Warranty on materials and workmanship
Length: 4.3 m
Beam: 0.60 m
Weight: 23 kg
Australian Made
$1450.00
Special $999.00 only
1 blue/white left
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Double Guppy
Price $1600.00
Special $999.00 only 1 left
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Day Tripper
10 (Jackson)
This 10 foot kayak is perfect
for those looking to get outside and paddle till their hearts
content. As you can see the design is very favorable for those
that like a stable but fast hull and also like to access gear
while paddling. This kayak is going to be perfect for the
paddler that loves to fish, enjoys not being cramped in a
tight cockpit, and might even want to bring along their dog!
Length 305cm
Width 76cm
Price: $1200.00
Special: $700.00
only 1 left
Sit-Ons
SPECIALS
Foxx (Australis)
The Foxx is a 3.0m plastic
sit-on-top suitable for use on flat water and in small surf
and with room to sit a small child passenger between your
legs.
The Foxx has the same profiled deck
as the shorter Ocky (2.6m), which means that it will stack
with the Ocky, or with another Foxx. With more keel in the
water, you will find that the Foxx will run in a straight
line easier than the Ocky.
The Foxx is a robust sit-on-top that
is lightweight for easy lifting and carrying.
Length: 3.0 m
Beam: 0.76 m
Weight: 18 kg
Capacity 130kg
Australian Made
Price: $850.00
Special $550.00 with paddle
only 1 left
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The Squid
The Squid is a robust sit-on-top
that can be used by children as young as 8 years of age and
will accommodate larger adults, up to 130 kilograms.
Soft chines on the bow, hard chines
on the rear and the inclusion of front-to-back and lateral
"rocker" mean the Squid turns faster and manoeuvres
better than any other 3 metre sit-on in the market.
The tapered bow of the Squid will lift
over rather than push through water and maintains effortless
gliding when you stop paddling. A moulded-in keel keeps the
Squid on a straight course and the wide hull gives supreme
stability - Some people sit "side saddle" dangling
their legs over the edge when fishing.
Length: 3.0 m
Beam: 0. 80 m
Weight: 19kg
Australian Made
Price: $920.00
Special $650.00 with paddle
only 2 left
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The Ocky
The Ocky, at 16kg is
a robust 2.7 metre sit-on-top that is easy to carry and performs
well when paddled by children or adults in a variety of water
conditions and activities.
The extra wide seat takes larger adults
in comfort and also allows for a small child to sit between
your legs.
It's a great little surf craft, wide
enough for good stability, a hull design that allows great
manoeuvrability, yet tracks well when touring, and an upturned
bow to help cut through the waves and prevent nose diving.
This craft is equally at home on the
still waters if you just want to go for a cruise.
Length: 2.6 m
Beam: 0.6 m
Weight: 16kg
Australian Made
Price $730.00
Special $450.00 with paddle
only 2 left
Accessories
SPECIALS
Bomber Bootie
The Bomber bootie gives
you all the burliness you want in a boot for protection against
reefs and sharp rocks. An adjustable shock-cord and Velcro®
strap allow for a customised fit, while the variable weight
neoprene and aggressive sole grip give you all the support
you need when traversing rough terrain out of water with your
boat.
Materials:: Neoprene
Only sizes below are available:
XSmall US 5
Small US 6
Small/Medium US 7
Medium US 8
&
XXLarge US 12
Only a Few sizes left. Discontinued
and been replaced by the Blitz Bootie
Price $55.00
Special $30.00
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Deck Bag
Gives you easy access to essentials
like camera, sunscreen, snacks, etc without exiting your kayak.
Easily detaches from your kayak to carry with you. Ideal for
day-trips, over-nights or expeditions.
Super strong abrasion resistant 420D
nyon fabric
Stiffener inserted to maintain shape
Hypalon® tabs at entry of bag
Curved watertight zip
70D detachedable Dry Bag with Hypalon® roll top closure
system
Two methods of securing to you kayak: Velcro strips on the
base or side release buckles on the sides
Super stretch shock cord on top for increased storage.
Quick find white TPU laminated fabric with 10,000mm waterhead
Mesh side panels drain water
Price $70.00
Special $50.00
only yellow left
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Pogies
Keep your hands warm
this winter
These cosy fuzzy rubber
pogies are ideal for chilly mornings. The short, wide wrist
opening are easy to put on (or get out of).
Materials:: Neoprene
For cold water paddling
Keep your paddle securely in the palm of your hands
Limits windchill
Price $40.00
Special 20.00
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Large Trolley
The ideal transport solution
for Kayaks, Canoes or sit-on-tops. Constructed using light
weight anodised alloy and pneumatic wheels for a smooth ride,
these collapsible trolleys are great on rough or uneven ground.
Materials:: 6063-T3 alloy tubing
Light weight compact construction
Oversized anodised 6063-T6 alloy tubing
Hypalon® retainers for increased strength
Designed to fit into a rear hatch of your kayak
Comes with tie downs with easy feed webbing
Small cart for boats with narrow beam
Medium cart for boats with wide beam
Large cart for large watersport craft
Price; $140.00
Special $99.00
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Large Aquaracks
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.
Price $120.00
Special $85.00
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Avon River T
Shirt
Were $45.00
Special $10.00
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Thule Slipstream
Features
Sliding roller extends
out beyond the back of the vehicle and supports up to 34kg's,
91cm kayak width and 50% of the kayak’s weight for easier
loading and unloading.
Pivoting saddles automatically conform to nearly every kayak
shape and size for secure transportation.
Double-coated, corrosion resistant steel designed for long-term
use.
4-touchpoints of padded support conform to the hull for added
protection.
Carries 1 kayak and requires 1 person to load and unload.
Up to 2 carriers per vehicle.
Includes all straps to transport 1 kayak.
Length of unit 178cm.
Kayak cradels lengthways apart 145cm.
Width of base unit 59cm.
Primary watercraft: Kayak.
34kg load rating.
Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TsjDL8Y7MtM
Price: $669.00
Special $400.00
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For other specials
go to
http://canoeingdownunder.com.au/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.browse&category_id=57&Itemid=30
Race of the Week
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Unite on the Swan
Event Date: Sunday 10 April, 2016
Official Zone Entrance and Counting
Opens: 7:30am
Official Zone Entrance and Counting Closes: 8:30am
All about the Zones
You can gather outside the Zone entrances before 7.30am, but
being counted during the allocated time is essential.
Raft-Up Time: This will depend on how long it takes to get
everyone on the water. Please listen to event marshals on
the day!
Off the Water Time: Again, this depends
how long it takes to get everyone on the water, rafted up
and the drone photos taken. Once this is done, the marshals
will signal to paddlers to start breaking up the raft.
The safety of everyone participating is important, so please
be patient.
Rules and Regulations
Accepted Craft
Canoes, skis and kayaks are accepted under the Guinness World
Record regulations. This includes peddle and paddle propelled
kayaks. Stand up paddle boards are not included.
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Kalbarri Canoe
& Cray Carnival
Fri 3rd, Sat 4th & Sun 5th June
The annual Kalbarri Canoe & Cray Carnival (CCC) for 2016
will be a 2 day, 3 night event this year on Fri 3rd, Sat 4th
& Sun 5th June - The West Australia June Long Weekend.
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2nd Hand Boats
Mirage 520
Demo craft: Near new
used a dozen times on the river
The 520 is the entry level
sea kayak in the Mirage range - perfect for lighter paddlers
under 85kg who are after a light, manueovrable and responsive
craft.
The 520 is ideal for flat water paddles
in lakes, rivers and estuaries, but can also hold its own
in the open ocean, and with the two water-tight storage hatches
can also store all your gear for an adventure day paddle or
overnight camping trip away from it all.
Price depends on construction - Please
call us.
Length: 5.2 m
Beam: 57.5m
19kg Kevlar
Usually $3300.00
Special $2600.00
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Multisport
Demo kayak
Excellent condition.
Never seen whitewater
$999.00
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