I made a bit of a blue last newsletter due to my excitement and a time restraint of getting the newsletter out. The Kingfishers that I saw outside my home were in fact Rainbow Bee Eaters. Not quite sure what planet I was on at the time of doing the newsletter as I had photographed lots of Kingfishers previously but 5 people noticed and sent me a message.
I hate making mistakes so I didn’t sleep for 5 days and 5 nights but it’s nice to know that people do read the newsletter. More pictures below.
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Paddlers Needed for the Rottnestt Swim
A team of 23 swimmers from Victoria is coming over for the Rottnest swim. They need 15 paddlers to escort the swimmers and they are having difficulty getting them.
If you are willing to help out, $200.00 is being offered.
For more information call Neville Fox on 0418 923 923 or by email foxes@iinet.net.au
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The Down River around the buoys session will still take part on Friday morning.
Why not start your Australia Day with a skills
and exercise session.
Most paddlers are dead set of improving their skills and concentrating on the fastest way of manoeuvring around the buoys. Others like Steve here just love the opportunity of being photograph and having fun. (At least I got your good side Steve!)
Be at Claughton Reserve, Bayswater at 6.00am
WA Womens C2 going strong!!
Slalom is so skillful and so much fun.
Eildon, Victoria. Photo Alex Nevin
Mandurah Duel
Dave Martin and son Byron competed in the Mandurah Duel last Sunday.
They paddled 12km in 52min having fun all the way. They were 4th in the doubles and 26th overall. Byron's smile
says it all!!
Australian Marathon Championships 18th & 19th May in Adelaide
For paddlers in kayaks you don't only have to have speed in the kayak but you also need to have speed at the portage.
The race can easily be lost at a portage.
A capsize, a
bad exit and entry or a bungle at the portage can be devastating.
Practice makes perfect.
Or if you are over 60 years or paddle a ski or long Multisport kayak you don't need to portage.
Remember - Other states are also preparing
themselves
Coran Longwood in a marathon championships when he was younger
Josh Kippin in a marathon championships when he was younger
Are you taking part?
For all Grafton Paddle Sport Kayaks
Terry 0417977330
Canning River Race - February 11th
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Epic V10 Sport Performance 16 kg (Black Nose)
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Australian Marathon Championships
Queensland Preparation
They say that Queensland will be a force to be reckoned with at Nationals if the turnout to their recent Marathon development camp is anything to go by.
Coaching out of the kayak
Getting ready for a practice run
Can WA match the Queensland Team at the championships!
Võhandu Marathon
Võhandu Marathon - an extreme 100 km river paddling event in Estonia and the organisers would like you all to share the experience with them! This year is the 13th Võhandu Marathon and they are expecting over 1000 paddlers from all
over the world to take part!
Can you fit it in to your 2018 paddling season - the marathon starts on the early morning of 21th April 2018. If you wish to see wild nature and spend an active day of paddling, this marathon is for you. In one day you have to cross 100 kilometres of beautiful and at times extreme South Estonian river Võhandu.
It's an awe-inspiring challenge for everyone!
Photo credit: Sven
Začek Watch the short video here:
There is a big difference between a Kingfisher and a Rainbow Bee Eater so I'm not quite sure what I was thinking last week when I said the Rainbow Bee Eater was a Kingfisher.
Sacred Kingfisher
Photo taken on the eastern side of the river just downstream of Garvey Park
This photo was taken opposite Fishmarket Reserve, Guildford
Photo taken at Sandy Beach
Rainbow Bee Eater
Two of the Rainbow Bee Eaters that were in the trees opposite home last week. There were over 20 flitting around in the area opposite, several being youngsters.
Diving for a feed
Gotcha
Heading for a branch to eat the feed
What a great picture of a Rainbow Bee Eater on the front cover of Landscope coming out of its burrow. Photo Babs and Bert Wells
The 6th Regatta for this season is at Champion Lakes on the 4th of February 2018
We are encouraging everyone to join us, for a great
day out on the course!
Sprint Regattas are a fun way to compete against others and yourself, we are an encouraging group and we would love you to join our Sprint Community.
This regatta will also be the Western Australia Long Distance State Championships. The race will be 4kms long with classes even winning medals! (2.5kms for 12 and under).
Date: Sunday, 4th of February
2018 Location: Champion Lakes Regatta Centre
Racing starts 8am sharp
Entries close at 4pm on the 29th of January – no late entries will be accepted.
Each paddler must nominate a volunteer – No Volunteer, No Paddle.
Volunteer Note: As a senior paddler you can nominate yourself as a volunteer. This means if needed you will be rostered on to help setup or
pack away.
If you are having difficulties entering, please email waskc.rego@gmail.com before entries close on 29/1/18
The most important 5 knot sign on the river near Ascot Kayak Club has been eroded away and has fallen down. The authorities have been informed so lets see how long it takes to be erected.
