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There is a lot of paddling going on this summer. It's great to have the daylight and the warmth to be able to paddle in the morning and later in the evening before the sun goes down. Time is flying by so the darker evening will soon be here so make the most of the good weather. There are several groups doing different types of paddling so if you are paddling alone connect with one of these groups or a club.
Club details below.

This mornings Down River Group training around the buoys.

Every Friday morning at 6.00am for the next 4 weeks.

Claughton Reserve, Bayswater.

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David Burdett steering his kayak around a tight buoy course.

A few of the Uni Canoe Club members playing canoe polo at Ascot

There has been a bit of a buzz around Ascot Kayak club this week with junior holiday programs and junior development courses being run there.
Swan Canoe Club also ran a School Holiday Program.
 

Ascot junior program

On the water for the first time

Lots of parents view from the bank

WASPS & TID Training Camp
13th-16th January

23 paddlers from WASPS, the TID squad and other club junior programs are currently doing a 4-day intensive training camp run by Jesse Phillips.

The paddlers will complete multiple sessions each day at Ascot Kayak Club, Bayswater Paddlesports Club or at WAIS, and includes off-water training, video analysis, recovery session and theory sessions.

The 2020 Canoe Sprint National Championships will be held in March, and after the success of this training camp, all athletes will come back with much stronger results. Some of them may be selected to the junior sprint team.

Kayaks ready to go at Ascot.

The young racing paddlers who have been on a training program for 4 days.

23 Progressive Racing Group members took to the water on Tuesday evening.

The finish of the 3.8km handicapped race. Tuesday.

Many paddlers are beating their time every week.

If you want to join this group give me a call on 0417977330.

Progressive Racing Group Skills and Strokes session on Thursday.

We have a training session this Sunday at 9.00am. 
Paddlers who can look after themselves welcome. 0417977330

John O'Sullivan cruising on the Canning River last night with Mitch, watching an amazing sunset. A bit of paddle therapy.  Photo John O'Sullivan

Harriette Alexis and Eleanor Disselkoen won K2 200 and K2 500 at QLD state champs. Harriette also wins K1 200. Luke Egger 2nd in both K1 200 and 1000.
Full results can be found here
https://regattas.paddle.org.au/regattas/1185/results?fbclid=IwAR1hofdc1mgqtNBUFqXgTJT21-pQpQOnZ4wu4R8vquoQ1OnaiS48eiHh338

 

Sprint WA State Championships

 The Juniors. Photo Britt-marie Good-gerne.

This week I have donated an Epic Paddle to Leia Welka (close to shore) who is an upcoming star.
 

SunSmart Sprint State Championships
Champion Lakes, 1st-2nd February

The SunSmart Sprint State Championships are coming up in a few weeks time, so start thinking about what races you will paddle and who your partners are. A new international-level event will also be included, the mixed K2 500m.

Events will be sorted by age and gender classes. The provisional schedule is:
Saturday - K1 200m, 500m, 1000m heats and finals, K2 500m, 1000m finals.
Sunday - K2 200m, mixed 500m, K4 500m, and K4 LDR finals.

The final K4 event will consist of club-organised crews racing a 4k heat, with an A and B Final taking place shortly after. This is free for all state championships competitors, or can be enteres separetely according to the Marathon WA fee. The championships entry fee includes a BBQ by the sprint committee and medal presentations on Sunday, plus a club points award.

Registrations open soon.

Paddle WA.

Canoe Slalom National Championships
Penrith NSW, 10th-11th January 2020

Congratulations to the 7 WA slalom paddlers who competed in the 2020 Paddle Australia Slalom National Championships last weekend! Fierce competition from outside Australia meant they had to step it up, with many now facing selection to the 2020 Australian Canoe Slalom Team!

2020 WA Sea Kayak Festival
Albany, 28th February - 2nd March

The 2020 WA Sea Kayak Festival will have a range of presenters showcasing their kayaking adventures around the world.
The base camp is close to both calm waters near Albany, and to suitable sites for those who want more challenging paddles. Experienced sea leaders are there to support each trip. Qualified instructors will help you learn new skills and experience the wonderful world of sea kayaking.

Flatwater Guide Course
28th-29th January, Ascot Kayak Club

Full moon last week opposite home. Ascot Kayak Club lights are on the right.