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Published: Thu, 11/23/17

 
 
24th November 2017                                           CDU Newsletter 553
 
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CDU Newsletter
Terry 0417 977 330
 
The Doctor Race is on this Saturday (25th)

From Rottnest to Sorrento (27kms)

If you want to see the competitors, many the best in the world, hit the beach at Sorrento, be on the Sorrento Beach Saturday afternoon.

The time will depend on the time they start off from Rottnest.
This is usually decided on the day.

The downwind conditions are supposed to be good.
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Rachel Clarke (New Zealand) enjoying Perth's afternoon wind and readying herself for the Doctor Race this Saturday. Photo Sam Mayhew
Rachel won the women's section of last night's Sunset Race.
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Marathon Champion Hank McGregor winner of last night's Sunset Race.
Photo John O'Sullivan 
 
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11 years old Hunter Florisson ready and raring to go for this years slalom championships in Victoria.
This marathon champion loves all the kayaking disciplines
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George Pankhurst and Jayden Hart enjoying the Pairs Enduro Race.​​​​​​​
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Luke Dooley is fast and furious but he was out of his comfort zone when I was teaching him how to paddle a Canadian canoe. Three hundred metres of weaving across the river and his arms were stiff and tired! 
​​​​​​​Yippee there is still something that I am better at - for now at least!
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Two weeks ago a deadly snake was seen on the Ascot KC beach, these black swans were more welcome. 
 
The Murray Marathon
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Today is the last day of the 5 day Murray Marathon. Picture Tony Bond
Final results will be on webscorer 
 
 
Caught!

I commented last week about all the speeding boats on the river. It was no different last weekend but there was a surprise for some.
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Just as the Pairs Enduro Race finished last Sunday a power boat with tube in tow circled the area despite paddlers being around.
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An hour later when I arrived home it was still doing figure of 8s across the river.
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Fifteen minutes later the Parks & Wildlife police vessel caught them in the act.
Not sure if they got a warning or a fine.
One down - hundreds to go!
 
Closure Avon Valley National Park  

The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions wishes to advise that Avon Valley National Park will be closed from Monday 27 November 2017 to Friday 1 December 2017 inclusive due to a feral animal control program.

For further information please contact the Perth Hill District on 08 9290 6100.​​​​​​​ 
 
Give your Craft a Good Wash & Polish

Does your composite (fibreglass/Kevlar/carbon) craft have black marks on it from the roof rack cradles or brown scum from the river water. Is your paddle looking dull? If so it’s time to give them a good wash and polish.

Having 16 Epic demo craft in my fleet and several other expensive boats, I like to keep them in pretty good condition so they get a fairly regular wash and polish. Having white hulls, a black mark or river scum is quite noticeable. Leave it there for too long and the craft will start looking used and the stains will be much harder to get off. To keep it looking new a quick wash and polish does wonders.

I usually give my craft a wash down with water (but boat or car wash solution will help get the grime off if it’s too bad) and then I polish it using fibreglass polish. (Some people use car polish.) You will never believe the difference so give it a go.

If your craft is too grimy or dull you might need to use some fibreglass stain remover but you need to be a little more careful when doing so.  
If you want more technical advice have a look at this website:
http://kayakdave.com/2012/06/02/how-to-wash-clean-and-polish-a-composite-kayak/
 
 
 
Thinking About Competing in the next
Australian Championships or a Marathon Race
 
If you are not a top paddler
​​​​​​​Choose a kayak that is fast but relatively stable
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The Alchemist is that kayak

​​​​​​​5.2m x 40cm

made to order 
 
 
Ascot Kayak Club
Pairs Enduro

Race Results here: https://www.webscorer.com/race?raceid=120855

Overall winners Brett McDonald & Tom Rogan
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Paddlers start milling around at the start at Middle Swan.
They are sent off in pairs at one minute intervals, the slowest pair first. 
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Father and son Ray and Dan Smith. Photo Nicholas Greed.   
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Jane Liddle &  Anne Harris. Winners female pair. Photo Nicholas Greed.
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Lawrence Greed and Paul Burke. Photo Nicholas Greed.  
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Peter Gigengack and Mark Lawson. Photo Nicholas Greed. 
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 Father and son Mark and Jeremy Alderson. Photo Nicholas Greed. 
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The young guns Luke Dooley and Matthew Greed. Winners U18 Junior Pair.  Photo Nicholas Greed.  
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The old guns and winners Brett McDonald and Tom Rogan. Photo Nicholas Greed.  
 
 
Illusion Ski  
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This is probably the best special you will ever have the chance to purchase but I only have one left.

A new Illusion Ski for $1200.00 is a bargain.
​​​​​​​Don't miss this opportunity. 
 
Aqua Bound Stingray Paddle 220cms  
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The Sting Ray Fiberglass kayak paddle has a popular and versatile blade shape for flat and slow moving water.
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Blade Materials. abXII Fiberglass Reinforced Nylon
Shaft Fiberglass. Ferrule Snap-Button
Only 220cm length paddles on Special 

Retail Price. $259.00 Special $150.00
 
 
 2017 ICF Ocean Racing World Championships in Hong Kong
​​​​​​​Women's
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Saturday conditions for the Women's Race was flat, but conditions were good for the Men's Race on Sunday. 
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Hot, humid, flat conditions for the Women's Race

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The championship winner Hayley Nizon (RSA) leads the Women's Race.
Photo Graham Daniel
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WAs Julie Jenkinson 1st place in the Womens 50-54 division 
Women's Results 
Open Women
  1. Hayley Nixon (RSA): 1:55:23
  2. Michelle Burn (RSA): 1:55:39
  3. Teneale Hatton (NZ): 1:56:14

Under 23

  1. Linnea Stensils (SWE): 2:00:49
  2. Kyeta Purchase (RSA): 2:04:15
  3. Laury Sainte Mairie (FRA): 2:09:02

Under 18

  1. Sabina Lawrie (RSA): 2:05:23
  2. Georgia Sinclair (AUS): 2:06:31
  3. Zara Wood (RSA): 2:18:27
50-54
1. Julie Jenkinson (AUS)
2. Beatrice Weder Mauro (SWIT)
3. Myunga Han (Korea)

Full Women Results here: https://www.webscorer.com/race?raceid=120743

Women's race info here: 
https://www.surfski.info/races/asia/story/1590/hayley-nixon-wins-2017-icf-ocean-racing-world-championships-in-hong-kong.html
 
2017 ICF Ocean Racing World Championships in Hong Kong
Men's 
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Hank McGregor leads the pack out of Clearwater Bay but a kilometre from the start Cory Hill powered into the lead, making the most of the head wind and the reflected chop bouncing off the base of Steep Island. 

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The conditions for the men's race were far better than the flat conditions experience in the women's race. Here Jasper Mocke paddles between Ninepins and the Kissing Whales.
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Cory Hill wins the championships. Photo Planet Canoe
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WAs Rob Jenkinson 2nd in the Mens 55-59 division 
Men's results

Open

  1. Cory Hill (AUS): 1:31:55
  2. Hank McGregor (RSA): 1:32:20
  3. Jasper Mocke (RSA): 1:32:53

Under 23

  1. Kenny Rice (RSA): 1:33:53 (4th overall ahead of his brother Sean!)
  2. Hynard Mackenzie (AUS): 1:35:39
  3. Valentin Henot (FRA): 1:37:54

Under 18

  1. Oscar Jones (AUS): 1:38:22
  2. Hector Henot (FRA): 1:40:33
  3. Noah Havard (AUS): 1:41:12
 55- 59 
1. Jeremy Norton (AUS)
2. Rob Jenkinson (AUS)
3. Peter Simkins (RSA)

Full Mens results here: https://www.webscorer.com/race?raceid=120963

Men's Race info here:
https://www.surfski.info/races/asia/story/1591/cory-hill-wins-second-icf-ocean-racing-world-champs.html ​​​​​​​

 

Statewide Oil Sunset Surfski Series Race 1

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Dates for the 2017 Series.


Race 1 Thursday 23rd November 2017
Race 2 Thursday 30th November 2017
Race 3 Friday 15th December 2017

 
 
 
Register for Claisebrook Marathon & Sprints Dec 3rd

​​​​​​​https://www.webscorer.com/registerlist?raceid=120944 
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2018 Sea Kayak Fest’
 
16th - 19th February

Geographe Bay 
 
the 7th Annual Sea Kayaking Symposium run in Western Australia and hosted by Paddle WA & Sea Kayak Club WA.  The Theme of this year’s event is ‘Paddle Lightly’, a focus through which we hope to bring you an environmentally sensitive event, featuring choices and action that we can all take to paddle for the future and minimise our impact on the marine eco-systems that we enjoy.  
 
 
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