Epic V8pro

If you want to go fast in the ocean but still want stability you can't go passed the
Epic V8Pro

The downwind season has only just begun

The Epic V8 Pro is the perfect boat for those who want a performance upgrade from our popular V8. The V8 Pro adds 30cm of length and takes nearly 4 cm off of the width, creating a surfski that is livelier and faster. In terms of speed and stability, the V8 Pro fits perfectly between the Epic V8 and the V10 Sport.

The V8 Pro includes the same great outfitting features of the V8, including the bow, stern and centre carry handles, water bottle holder, and the patented Epic bailer. The V8 Pro will fit paddlers from 4’10” to 6’5” in height. The reduced hump under the knees will be appreciated by smaller paddlers. Taller paddlers between 6’5” and 6’7” will be better suited in the V8 or V10 Sport.​​​​​​​

Specifications:

Length: 5.79 m
Width: 50.8 cm
Depth: 32.0 cm
Capacity: 127kg

The Australian Freestyle Kayak team might not be bringing home any medals from the 2017 ICF World Championships in Argentina, but they’ve gained valuable experience which should set them up to take on the best in the future.

The Australian team is a mixture of experienced and first-timers, and coach Jez Blanchard said every single athlete should feel proud of what they achieved.

“It’s awesome to be part of this Australian team, such a big, awesome, dynamic and energetic junior team which is coming up,” he said. “I’m looking forward to seeing how these juniors do as we progress through the next few years, for sure. “That’s the thing that I am really excited about. Our junior teams – our junior men, they’ve still got another year to come, and I honestly see big things. Maybe top ten placings for our junior teams at the next World Championships.”

Joshua Singleton was one of Australia’s strongest performers, finishing 50th in the preliminary round of the men’s K1. Luke Carter (52nd), Luke Callaghan (53rd) and Peter Newland (54th) were all breathing down his neck.

One of the first-timers in action on Thursday was 21-year-old Michaela Dealtry, competing in the women’s K1. She didn’t make it past the preliminary round, but was excited to be at her first world titles.

Lewis Wylie competed in the men’s C1, and while he didn’t end up with the score he had hoped for, said he would learn from the experience. Team vice-captain Sue Robb was competing in her second World Championships, and returned one of the strongest performances of the day.

17-year-old Maddison Lewis will be Australia’s sole representative in the finals stage but she’s ready for the challenge.

Despite the lack of athletes in the quarter and semi-finals, it’s been a good week for the big Australian team, especially for the junior athletes.

Jack Newland was the best placed of the junior men, finishing 12^th with 915 points, just ahead of Christian Hliounakis in 14^th on 803.34. Liam Dowd finished in 22^nd place with 343.33 points.

Lewis finished ninth in the preliminaries of the women’s junior competition, and will compete in Friday’s semi-finals.
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Australian Canoeing

Results and rankings here: 
https://www.canoeicf.com/canoe-freestyle-world-championships/san-juan-2017/live

Photo Peter Holcome

​​​​​​​Great Britain’s Claire O’Hara has confirmed herself as the greatest female freestyle kayaker on the planet with another golden world titles double, the third of her glittering career.

O’Hara not only won the women’s K1 title under lights at San Juan, Argentina, on Saturday night, she also set a new world record highest score of 925.

The K1 title follows her victory in the women’s squirt competition earlier in the week, adding to the double golds she won in 2011 and 2013 and giving her ten world championship titles in total.

The double also comes after a less than ideal preparation for the 36-year-old.

“To do it this late in my career, I’ve been competing in World Championships since 2007. I’ve been on this scene for a long time, and I think that helps.”

France’s Marlene Devillez finished second with 886.67, and Japan’s Hitomi Takaku was third with 570.

There was no repeat of the record-breaking performances of earlier in the week, although Dane Jackson went oh-so-close on his way to his third C1 ICF freestyle world title in San Juan, Argentina, on Saturday.
Jackson, who is chasing another C1/K1 world championship double, posted 1210 with his first ride, a score that stood the test of time for the rest of the final. France’s Sebastien Devred with 1100 finished second, and Czech Lukas Cervinka the bronze with 980.

Spain’s Joaquim Fontane has caused a major boilover, upsetting reigning world champion Dane Jackson to win K1 gold on the final night of the 2017 ICF titles in San Juan, Argentina.

Smoother conditions came as we started to round the long bend, cleared the shallows and started heading for the bridge. It was here that we could lift our pace and try to close the gap and we were succeeding. By the time we had rounded a green buoy and reached the turn buoys in the cove we were only two boat lengths behind Dave and Maya and ready to pounce. I positioned us to paddle around the two buoys and it was only when Dave turned more sharply that I realised one buoy was missing. By the time we straightened we were several boat lengths behind and got further behind when we left the cove for our second lap. It wasn't long before Luke the leader passed us having no problems with the conditions.

Conditions were worse than the first lap so it was hard to get into a good rhythm.  As long as we kept in front of the doubles behind us we knew we would come third which would be a good result, but I really wasn't satisfied being so far behind Dave and Maya, we needed to catch up. The conditions though were not very good for making up time. The wallow of the waves were coming from all directions because of the different directions of the boat traffic. At least we had the best ski for the job. Unbeknown to us there were several capsizes and long swims.

Nathan was producing a lot of power from the back seat but as we rounded the long bend again and into flatter conditions I asked him to pick the pace up another cog so we could do some catching up. I heard the words, 'can't we wait until we are closer to the finish' but not wanting to take notice of those words I put the power on and he followed. It was now or never. If there was even the slimmest chance of Dave and Maya I wanted to give it a go.

For a few moments I thought a K2 was catching up but it was Thomas and Brett steaming up from behind. We had started two minutes before them but being top competitors I was pretty pleased that they hadn't passed us earlier. They were on our wash for a few minutes which was quite pleasing to have them there, an indication we must have been going fairly fast. Thomas was on our left and Brett moved across to our right as we came up to the last turn, the green buoy. I told Thomas to make a move and get in front of us or he will be on the outside and have to do a wider turn. Brett jokingly said 'let him learn', or something like that. They both moved ahead to get to the turn before us and soon after the turn the wash of a power boat chopped up the water and a sail boat crossed our path. Brett and Thomas skimmed in front of the sail boat and we slipped behind it. Once straightened we put the power on and caught Thomas and as soon as we entered the cove powered harder to get over his wash and get beside him. Brett had forged forward but we were level with Thomas and catching Dave and Maya and putting in every ounce of muscle to beat them. We caught up so much on that last 2kms but we ended up being 3 seconds short, however it was a great race and to have Brett and Thomas only 2 minutes ahead of us was very pleasing. 

Nathan paddled very well but I think he was a little tired at the end as it was his biggest race and probably the most effort he has put in. He has a big future.

The rough conditions, due to all the boat wash claimed several paddlers.

Sprint Regatta
Sunday 17th December

Regatta 3 Schedule

Register through the link below:

https://www.paddlewa.asn.au/eventers/sprint-regatta-4/

Next Marathon

10km Championships

School Holiday Slalom Kayaking Course for Beginners

Monday 22nd January to Wednesday 24th January 2018

9.30am - 11.30am each day. Be introduced to basic paddling skills and most importantly have a heap of fun on the river! Suitable for boys and girls aged 10 and above (must be able to swim 50mtres). Boats and equipment provided. Wear your bathers, shorts and a rashy, a cap and suncream.

$50.00 includes 3 mornings of coaching, a drink bottle and a club cap.