Enjoy the CDU Newsletter
Published: Fri, 04/29/16
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29th March 2016
Message Bank
CDU Closing Down Sale Extended
We have been able to extend our shop closing
date to the 13th of May. This will give our customers an extra
13 days to grab a bargain and for us to shed some more stock
as we will have very limited storage area when we move out
as we haven't found another suitable unit.
We are also selling most of our demo craft except for the
Epic skis which we will still be selling when we close the
store. We will still have our website, but with less stock
items on it and our newsletter will still be sent out to keep
you up to date with WA paddling.
Tell your friends about
these bargains
All PFD's apart from Vaikobi and Kokatat 30 % off.
All Clothing in stock 25% Off.
All spraydecks in stock 25% off
For more specials go to:
http://www.canoeingdownunder.com.au/
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From our Balcony
Last Saturday when I jumped out of bed and
entered our living area this is what I saw across the river,
a magnificent sun rise.
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There are 3 more Saturday morning fitness sessions
before we finish our group training. For these next 3 weeks
all the money raised at our Saturday morning training sessions
will go to Perth paddler Sandy Robson who is paddling from
Germany to Australia. After months, years on the high seas
Sandy is coming to her final stage and the money collected
will help off-set some of her costs.
I hope that we can raise at least $1000.00.
After such a remakable journey she deserves to have our support
on her last part of her huge expedition.
Why not come down and help us achieve it the $1000.00 target.
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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.
Donations to go to Sandy
Robson
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Please Note
The Monday night training has now moved from Claughton Reserve,
to Garrett Road.
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After the race it was
Support Stroke Training
Featured Products
Only $500.00
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A PRS at $1450 is a price
that shouldn't be missed
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A full carbon paddle
at this price is a steal
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A K1 at this price is
just amazing
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Another bargain not to
be missed, tell you mates, your neighbours
And here's another bargain
not to be missed
At this price for an
Australian sit-on-top it's truly an excellent deal
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For a small person or
someone larger you can't go past this price
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For a German made trolley
how can you beat this price
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Enjoy a social paddle
with your partner
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All PFD's apart
from Vaikobi and Kokatat 30 % off.
All Clothing in stock 25% Off.
All spraydecks in stock 25% off
For more specials
go to: http://www.canoeingdownunder.com.au/
Stories
John Carman
Down South
Many years ago I always wanted to visit
Antarctica. Job applications for ANARE were not the best option.
Requiring many years of Caterpillar experience. The point
of not ever seeing what was down there, other than docos on
the TV, always remained a distant dream. Forward Thirty odd
years (With Caterpillar experience) and I was able to go.
Aurora (Shipping Company-Sydney) visit the Antarctic peninsular
several times yearly. The small size of their vessels allow
close contact to areas other bigger vessels cannot go. Embarkation
was from Ushuaia and ended up here also. Falkland Island was
the preferred disembarkation but the weather did not allow
for aircraft to land or take off, so we were onboard for an
extra five days. (Cabin Fever) Thus we sailed to the nearest
Port.
John (with the beard)
enjoying the Antarctic peninsular with new friends
Taking a break
I had No conception of
what to expect, other than "cold". Two degrees on
a Winter Swan River might suffice. Well almost. But the wind
chill at times pushed the tolerance a bit. With a good instructor
and relatively smooth seas the transition went well, to the
point where in my photos I look very tired from morning and
afternoon 2-3 hour trips to shores and Penguin Rookeries that
only one could have hoped for. This went on for Three weeks,
touring the Ice capped mountains let alone serene arctic wilderness.
It's just so Wild and Wilderness.
The seas were pretty
rough. I was pleased not to be paddling
We ventured to the Weddell
Sea and then to Elephant Island where Shackleton made his
last part of an epic journey to South Georgia, and the Seas
were as atrocious now as was then. Waves as high as the porthole.
Fun for some but most required assistance from the on board
Doctor. Even he was crook.
Checking out a seal colony
Most Penguin Rookeries
we saw were on South Georgia, with about Six or Seven stops
to get ashore. In a Kayak one does not have the same approach
as getting ashore as by Zodiac inflatable, but getting there
is much of the fun, weather permitting. Towards the end of
our trip I know the conditions ventured were a lot worse that
when started weeks earlier, but we thrived on what we paddled
in and around. One place of interest was Grytviken as this
whole area is, as it was, when the last Whalers last Century
plied their trade. Virtually untouched. Wild life beyond anything
I have ever seen, and we were stalked by a Leopard Seal for
some time when out on the seas.
No they are not statues
It was quite an effort
getting in and out of the kayaks
Not sure if I'll go back,
but the fulfillment was enormous. Too many other places on
the planet to visit, and yes probably somewhere where a Kayak
can be enjoyed. Feel free to contact for any information,
via Terrys shop. And yes there are many more tales. Etc. Cameras
lost, food, people. The Russian crew.
John Carman
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Pinjarra To
Ravenswood
Maya & Hugh, and
Jane watching the starter. Photo Lawrence Greed
Ann and Helen flying
start. Photo Lawrence Greed
Jeannette powers away.
Photo Lawrence Greed
Father & son Glen & Bradley take
on Darryl & Paul. Photo Lawrence Greed
Steve & Alan bringing
home their flock. Photo Lawrence Greed
Race results:
http://www.webscorer.com/race?raceid=67628 [ http://www.webscorer.com/race?raceid=67628 ]
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Down On the
Donnelly
Brenda Stubbings paddled
her second love, the Barracuda Interface and camped on the
Donnelly River near the ocean.
Race of the Week
Pictures From
Our Balcony
Sunrise last Saturday
morning
Full moon last Friday
night
Pelicans having a great
feed in the rain, last Monday
The ice cream man didn't
stop when I waved
Horse exercising across
the river at Garvey Park
White Cockatoos in front
of our house last Monday. They love the Marri trees and honky
nuts.
A Galah finding grubs
or something on a Marri tree 15 metres away
A police boat cruising
by!
Race of the Week
John Sims Race
Register for 2016 John Sims May 1st
https://www.webscorer.com/register?pid=1&raceid=67202
Guppies registration 7.00 to 7.15 briefing
7.20 start 7.30
Main and short course registration 7.00
to 7.45 briefing 8.00
Race Start 8.30
Teamboats...double K2 K3 K4...register
individually naming partners and boat
Distances 11.5km...Short Course 8km...Guppies 3.5km
Look forward to seeing all 2016 John Sims Race competitors.
To assist with the success of this year's event, the committee
has prepared briefing notes. Please read them carefully and
forward any queries to Race director Jamie Ingram at jamiekingram@gmail.com
Best of Luck to all
Safety
Be aware of others on the water - power boats, rowers etc
Look out for each other - if you assist someone you may be
able to have time deducted for stopping to help
Watch out for fishing lines
Sun protection, adequate hydration
First aid and defibrillator unit is available
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Wild Water Racing Race #1 Ascot Buoys Race
Venue: Ascot Kayak Club
Date: Saturday 7th May
Rego time: 12:00 hrs - 12:45 hrs (no registration after these
times)
Fee: $10 for CWA members and $20 for non members (pay on the
day)
Briefing: 13:00hrs -13:15hrs
Start: 13:30hrs
Follow this link for online registrations, Webscorer WWR #1
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WA Slalom Race #4 Ascot Kayak Club
Saturday 7th May 2016
Race Registration - 8.00am, Racing to Start 9:00am
Due to our short Racing schedule you can choose to enter in
a K1 or C1 category with 2 runs.
Race Co-ordinator - Ascot Slalom Group - Bring along a BBQ
for lunch
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Paddle Challenge
registrations now open
SUNDAY 15 MAY 2016
Location
AP Hinds Reserve Bayswater
WHAT TIME?
Registration kicks off at 7:30 - 8:45am. Which will be followed
by a race briefing.
First start will be off at 9:30am.
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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
Length: 5.2 m
Beam: 57.5m
19kg Kevlar
Usually $3300.00
Special $2600.00
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CDU Saturday
Morning Race