Enjoy the CDU Newsletter
Published: Thu, 09/15/16
517
16th September 2016
Message Bank
Just as the WA Sprint Olympic Hopes junior paddlers have
left for Europe, the WA slalom paddlers competing at World
Cups in Europe are returning home with an enormous amount
of experience.
Josh Kippin, Australian Marathon Champion, who used to paddle
slalom has also left for Europe to compete in the 2016 ICF
Canoe Marathon World Marathon Championships in Brandenburg
Germany!
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Taking the Plunge
Steven Lowther at the ICF Canoe Slalom World
Cup Tacen - Slovenia.
Ben Pope at the ICF Canoe Slalom World Cup
Tacen - Slovenia.
Watch their races here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDN32wIYqTI
#planetcanoe #canoeslalom [ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDN32wIYqTI ]
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Olympic Hopes off to Europe
Tyler Armenti, Yasemin Ray, Toby Digney, Matthew,
Caleb Bushby.
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Avon Descent Volunteers Recognition
Function
Well it was a pretty good day for me last Sunday
at the Avon Descent Volunteers Recognition Function. Not only
did I receive an Avon Descent jacket for having competed in
25 Avon Descents (I've now done 26) I joined an elite band
of people who have devoted much of their life to the Avon
Descent in one way or another and become an Avon Descent Legend.
Past Chairman Kevin Harrison and I joined Jim Smith, Rex Adams,
John King, Darryl Long, Neil Long, Kim Epton, Ian Williamson
and Greg Kaeding. It was an honour to receive such an award.
I’m not quite sure if I should be called a legend, (there
is probably a better word) but looking back, much of my life
has been encouraging beginners to enter the Avon Descent as
well as participating myself. I have had the pleasure of conducting
Avon Descent fitness, flat and white water skill sessions
over many years with the help of other dedicated instructors.
As well as conducting Avon Information Lectures, Support Crew
Lectures, organising and doing Avon Descent Competency Assessments,
writing an Avon River Guide, a paddling text book, I have
also been an Avon Descent sponsor for many years.
The Avon Descent has given me an enormous amount of pleasure
and has certainly kept me fit since my first one in 1978.
I thank Chairman, Kim Epton and the Board of Directors and
all those volunteers and organisers who have kept it running
over the last 44 years. We all need to encourage others to
give it a go as it is such a great event and it is a very
up-lifting experience when you reach the end.
2016 Avon Descent Legend
This plaque will be part of a pavement in
Northam.
The pavements of Los Angeles here I come!!
The 2.1 km Walk Of Fame has 2,570 stars along the pavement.
Surely there is room for a paddler!
My 25 year competitor jacket
Other Awards
79/80 Canoe WA Presidents Award
1983 Olegas Truchanas Canoeing Award
1989 Ascot Kayak Club Life Membership
1991 Lord Mayor City of Perth Award
1991 Canoeing of West Australia, Recreation Award
1992 Australian Geographic Spirit of Adventure Award
1993/94 Canoe WA Presidents Award
1997 Canoe WA Presidents Award
2005 Canoe WA Life Membership
2010/11 Olegas Trechanas Canoeing Award
2016 Avon Descent Legend
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Next Race
The Island
To Island Race
Registration: Sunday 02 October 2016, 7:30 - 8:30am at Ascot
Kayak Club, Ascot.
Organiser Hugh Trivett
Training & Courses
Monday Night Training
is back on.
Hinds Reserve
Garrett Road Bridge
5.45pm
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Saturday Morning Fitness Training
7.15am for a 7.30am start
Sandy Beach Reserve, West Road,
Bassendean
A few of my Epic Skis at Sandy Beach Reserve
ready to be tested.
If you want a trial on any Epic Ski or Kayak
just call me on 0417 977 330
Featured Products
Chrono Elite
loaded onto
another happy customer's car
The Chrono Elite is the
fastest of the Grafton Paddle Sports Multisport kayaks. It
is best suited to the intermediate and experienced paddler
although paddlers with good balance will be able to paddle
it. It is much friendlier and more stable than a Sprint kayak
and suited to flat and more open water.
If a K1 is too tippy
or you want to go in more ruffled water conditions this is
a good kayak to try.
Length: 5.8 metres
Width: 42cm
Cockpit size: Standard
Weight: 12 - 13kgs depending on construction.
Price: Depends on construction
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The Lightweight
Vaikobi PFD
LIGHTER. MORE BREATHABLE.
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Vaikobi has worked with some of the
worlds best ocean paddlers to develop this lightweight and
highly functional PFD.
The lightweight Hi Vis Yellow and Hi
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with paddlers in all disciplines.
If you are training or racing in the
harbour or a few kilometres offshore in the ocean, the Vaikobi
Hi Vis PFD will not only make you feel lighter and more comfortable
in the boat, but will also make you highly visible to those
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Key Product Features:
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- Super lightweight and breathable
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- Internationally recognised Australian Standard 4758 Level
50
- Hydro compartment on the back to store your hydration pack
- No side panels for maximum breathability
- Easy access mesh pockets for storage of energy gels
- Padded shoulders
- Front centre zip for ease of putting on
Price: $149.00
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Riot Magnum
The Magnum 72 and 80
getting ready to go out
Although the 'Magnum'
is more suited to 'Creeking' it can be used in all rapid situations
or just as a general training kayak. This roomy Magnum 80
kayak is great for the bigger paddler and the Magnum 72 for
the smaller paddlers.
It’s got the right
length and shape to easily punch through features, without
losing too much momentum and ending up going vertical. In
short: buoyant yet maneuverable.
Features
Unity seating system
Floating Backrest
Suregrip thighbraces
Adjustable creek footbrace
Front and rear floatation bags
4 tubular webbing grab loops
2 Rubber handles
Security bar
Drainplug
Powerseat compatible
Magnum 80
Length : 8’3’’ (252
cm)
Width : 26.8” (68 cm)
Weight : 23.2 kg
Volume: 303 L
Cockpit size: 86 x 51 cm
Paddler weigh range: 77 kg – 104 kg
Magnun 72
Length : 7’11.6‘’ (243
cm)
Width : 26’’ (65 cm)
Weight : 21.5 kg
Volume: 273 L
Cockpit size: 86 x 47 cm
Paddler weigh range: 50kg – 82 kg
All tied down and ready
to be delivered
Stories
Young Luke Dooley and his mum came to
Perth by bus two weeks ago to retreive their car which broke
down on the Avon Descent weekend. It was a quick trip but
we managed to fit in a training session. With Luke in my Down
River kayak and me in my much longer faster multisport kayak
we took off. Well Luke did and I hooked onto his wash and
paddled as fast as I could trying desperately to keep up with
him.
I kept up so it ended being a good training
session for us both.
I'm trying to keep up
by wash riding but was forced to drop back to take a photo
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Will there be
High Speed Ferries on the Upper Swan!!!
Did you read in the weekend
paper that the Premier was in favour of having a high speed
ferry system up the Swan River as far as Guildford. He said,
that with the new modern ferries they give out little wash
and they would not damage the river banks!
I don't know if he has
even been up the upper reaches of the Swan but even the smallest
of wash erodes the river banks and if they are going to and
fro several times a day I can't believe that damage wouldn't
be done.
And what would happen
to the 5 knot rule that extends upstream from around Garrett
Road Bridge in Bayswater.
Can you imagine them
passing the two Kayak Clubs and rowing sheds at high speed
and all the paddlers and rowers inbetween.
The river banks on Ron
Courtney Island used to be connected to the wooden poles,
so you can see what happens by boat wash in just a few years.
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The new beach downstream
of Ascot Kayak Club, opposite Ron Courtney Island is a great
asset to the area and a delight for an Italian greyhound that
loves sand between its toes.
The wall is a work of
art.
Taking charge of the
certificate and medals
The certificate
The medals
Karin, Alaine and Jenny
T2 and Karin
With my good friend Lawrence
Have you heard
the story.
Back in 1999 Lawrence and
I used to train pretty seriously, well a little seriously.
Lawrence always beat me on shorter races but I think I held
my own on longer races so it was going to be very interesting
to see how we would go competing against each other in the
Avon Descent. Unfortunately Lawrence did beat me on day one
by 12 seconds and he started a grid in front on the start
of day 2. On the paddle down the valley though I managed to
pass him and keep ahead of him and by the time I got to Ascot
Kayak Club I thought I had it in the bag. Unbeknown to me
Lawrence was close behind and he said it nearly killed him
trying to catch me when he saw me around Olive farm. Then
at the Tonkin Highway Bridge Lawrence did catch up and overtook
me. Back then I didn't think it appropriate to wash ride your
mates so I let him go knowing I still had a few seconds up
my sleeve. He managed to paddle the last few kilometres faster
than I though so by the time Lawrence reached the finish line
he was quite aways ahead and to my dismay after waiting for
the results Lawrence beat me by 7 seconds. Fancy after two
days and 126kms Lawrence beat me by 12 seconds on Day 1, I
beat Lawrence by 5 seconds on Day 2 but overall Lawrence beat
me by 7 seconds. It was a very painful defeat and of course
Lawrence brings it up several times a year so it's a defeat
hard to forget.
So when Peter Liddle who
was in the same class as me in this years Avon Descent passed
me at Ascot Kayak Club, after wash riding me for 4 kms, I
knew I had to wash ride him and not allow him to get too far
in front. I had about 50 seconds up my sleeve as he left 2
minutes in front of me on day 2 and he only beat me by 1 minute
and 3 seconds on day 1 so if I could keep up with him to the
end I would win. It was a struggle to keep up but I did and
although Peter beat me to the finish line overall I had beaten
Peter by 49 seconds.
So remember every second
counts if you want a good result or beat your mates.
Race of the Week
CWA AGM
Thursday 22nd of September 2016
The Annual General Meeting to be held on Thursday 22 of September
2016 at the Department of Sport and Recreation facility, Leederville
commencing from 6.00pm.
Notice of AGM
Minutes of Previous AGM 2015
Nomination form for Director of Board
Nomination for election of Office Bearer 2016-2019
The Agenda will be circulated closer to time.
We look forward to seeing you at the AGM.
If you can make the 2016 AGM please RSVP to develop@paddlewa.asn.au
for catering purposes.
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Slalom Winter
Series race #7
Sunday 18th September
Avon River; Walyunga National Park or Canning River: Hester
Park, Langford
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MARATHON No. 1 -
The Island To Island Race
Registration: Sunday 02 October 2016, 7:30 - 8:30am at Ascot
Kayak Club, Ascot.
Car Shuffle: Not required.
Briefing: 8:45am.
Start: Ascot Kayak Club, Fauntleroy Avenue, Ascot. Circuit
race covering the area from Ron Courtney Island, Garvey Park,
Ascot to Clarkson Reserve, Maylands and through Ascot Waters.
Distance: Long 11.7 kilometres. Short/Junior Course - 6.6
kilometres.
Novice/U12/U10 Guppy Course - 4.4 / 3.2 kilometres.
Portages: None
Classes: Divisions x 4 - Long Course , Short / Junior Course
, Novice / U12 & U10 Guppy Course
Finish: (at start) Ascot Kayak Club, end of Fauntleroy Avenue,
Ascot.
Enquires: 'marathonwa@canoe.org.au' or
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Be Active Classic Paddle
Sunday 9th October
Narrows Bridge to Gilbert
Fraser Reserve
Registrations open
Registrations close 9am
(WST) 6th October 2016 - No entries after registrations close.
Race date is Sunday 9th October 2016
Please note:
Registrations and craft drop off at South Perth Boat Ramp.
Start Line: Under Narrows Bridge, South
Perth
Finish Line: Gilbert Fraser Reserve
Fremantle
Registration Open 07.00am
Registration Close 08.45am
Briefing/Welcome 08.50-9.00am
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Sprint Kayak
regatta dates for this season
Regatta 1- Saturday 8th October - Champion Lakes
Regatta 2 - Saturday 5th November - Bayswater
Regatta 3 - Saturday 3rd December - Champion Lakes
State Champs - 14th - 15th January - Champion Lakes
Regatta 4 - 26th February - Champion Lakes
2nd Hand Boats