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- To Be Free in Canada
- Barack & Michelle off to the inauguration.
- Down River Training Around the Buoys.
- Downwind Gauge Roads Race.
- Marathon. Canning River Race.
- Ascot's Mini Adventure Race.
- Progressive Racing Group.
- John O'Sullivan Photographer.
- Masters Women Sprint Squad
- Getting Wet on the Collie River
- New V14 Going Cheap.
- Coming Events
I'm back in my kayak again and trying to get my fitness back.
Yesterday I went to see a vascular specialist after having scans/xrays done on Monday. It appears that I have a varicose vein that the blood is flowing the wrong way. This hasn't helped to heal my leg infection so it needs to be sealed. So an operation or a laser operation is needed to sort it out. So that will mean another 2-3 weeks of no paddling when that happens.
I have had varicose veins in my left leg nearly all my life so it's no surprise to me.
(I suppose women haven't noticed my varicose veins as they have always admired my legs!
John and Luke having a snack break.
It's sometimes hard to really appreciate the beauty, the solitude and the pleasure
of a remote paddle until you come home and look back.
I can't be there this year but I still have the great memories.
Paddle to the Inauguration
Barack Obama and wife Michelle were seen paddling to Biden's inauguration.
They started off in the sunny south and ended up reaching the capital city in wintry conditions.
It looks as if Michelle is doing all the hard work as she and Barack Obama enjoy their kayak trip north to the inauguration.
Down River Training Around the Buoys
Friday mornings for 6 weeks
Friday from 06:00am - 7.15am
Free. New paddlers welcome.
Before any session starts, I place 26 buoys along the river bank in both directions. The buoys are placed in a zig-zag pattern so paddlers have to use their skills, boat lean and paddle strokes to get around each one. Some are close together and tight and others are further apart and easier to negotiate.
The Epic GPX kayak is great for putting out the buoys as it is stable, manoeuvrable, and has a big cockpit so I can get about 8-9 buoys in the cockpit at one time to take them out.
A DR kayak with its small cockpit and unstable nature is not suited to this task.
Photo Doug Hodson.
22 paddlers took part in the around the buoys challenge this morning.
Timers me, Doug and Kris Smith.
The FREE training sessions will be held over 6 consecutive Friday mornings at 6am from the 15th of January through until the 19th of February.
These sessions encourage paddlers to test and develop the skills required to race WildWater /DownRiver craft while negotiating an obstacle course of floating buoys.
Traditionally at the end of each training session there is an interval time trial run, with participants being able to see their personal development from week to week.
The skills learnt in these sessions are transferrable to any craft and are also the perfect introduction for anyone who wishes to compete in the upcoming Avon Descent.
Place: Claughton Reserve, Katanning Street, Bayswater.
Time: 6.00am
Boat needed: Best to be in a Wild Water Kayak (DR) or a Wavehopper.
A Finn kayak or similar will be okay.
K1s with rudders are not suitable.
For more details ring Terry on 0417977330 or terry@canoeingdownunder.com.au
The Swan and the cormorant were happy to be part of our session this morning.
Photo Doug Hodson.
The paddlers get ready to race after 45 minutes of practise.
Photo Doug Hodson.
Paddle WA Executive Officer Rosalie Evans
test her skills around a tight course of 26 buoys.
Jane Dooley, a newcomer to Down River paddling professionally tilts
her kayak to get around the tight turn.
David Burdett was the outright winner of the two time trials.
Photo Doug Hodson.
2021 OCEANBUILT Gage Roads Run
Saturday 23rd - we are racing!!! Wind forecast is looking good.
12.30 registrations at Port Beach Car Park, with a 2.30pm start.
Don't forget 4 flares or PLB (Personal Life Beacon) are COMPULSORY
Downwind is fun!
Photo John O'Sullivan.
Marathon: Canning River Race
7th February 2021
Start: Deep Water Point, Mt Pleasant.
Finish: Riverton Bridge.
Ascot's Mini Adventure Race
Paddlers getting ready to start paddling leg.
They were given a map and clues and then they had to find the checkpoints.
They are off, half the paddlers going upstream and the other half downstream.
After the paddle leg they had a run/walk leg around Garvey Park..
Five of the 23 paddlers at the Progressive Racing Group Time Trial on Tuesday evening.
Come and join us.
John Sullivan Photographer
Anyone who has read this newsletter will have seen lots of John Sullivan's photos.
He is now getting serious about selling them.
John said there are exiting times ahead.
Over the next few days, his first framed prints will be delivered to their new homes to brighten up wall spaces. He said, the process to investigate the commerce options has been time consuming, but in the near future, he will have a new website which will have direct purchasing and delivering available, while supporting a local small business printing company. Stay tuned. I will let you know.
What a beauty.
Photo John O'Sullivan
Masters Women's Sprint Squad
26 + ladies being briefed by Ramon.
Getting ready for the Sprint Championships on 30/31st January.
On the water in doubles.
Well most!
Getting Wet on the Collie River
Mandurah Paddling Club
It’s been a while since I have paddled the Collie River but a lot of paddlers took advantage of the release a few weeks ago. Some paddlers are heading down there tomorrow.
White water paddlers like myself were quite spoiled some 25 years ago when we could paddle on the amazing Harvey White Water Course and also go to Collie throughout the summer period.
Now Collie is all we have in the summer.
Paddlers at the water gauge where all the flow is reduced to flowing down a narrow channel.
Photo Sonia Harding.
Time for a play.
Photo Sonia Harding.
Alan Clarke taking on a drop.
Photo Sonia Harding.
Alan Grieves having a blast.
Photo Sonia Harding.
Michael Heal going for it.
Photo Sonia Harding.
Beginner Slalom in Victoria
A great holiday program from INCC Ivanhoe Northcote Canoe Club, Victoria. Canoes Plus ran the whitewater slalom portion. Great weather, great kids.
Epic V14
new and extremely cheap
6.4m x 42.9cm
An amazing special price.
Usually $3999.00
Not suitable for beginners.
It's New and
Well Under half price. What a bargain.
SPECIAL Newsletter Price $1500.00
515 for sale, $800 negotiable.
Done 3 x Avons. Plastic weld inside and out in the mid section to fix some splitting. Contact Nigel on 0477566051.
Flatwater Guide Courses 2021
Paddle WA Board Member and senior instructor Leonie Cockman is running a series of Flatwater Guide courses for kayak, canoe and sit-on-top craft. Leonie is also able to qualify Flatwater Instructors on request.
Upcoming Courses
8th/9th February 2021 - Ascot Kayak Club
11th/12th February - Denmark TBC
Contact Leonie on education@paddlewa.asn.au for more information and bookings.
2021 OCEANBUILT Gage Roads Run
Saturday 23rd - we are racing!!! Wind forecast is looking good.
12.30 registrations at Port Beach Car Park, with a 2.30pm start.
Entries CLOSE 7pm Thursday 21st - NO late entries.
Confirmed Entries:
Don't forget 4 flares or PLB (Personal Life Beacon) are COMPULSORY, and there is a time cut-off at City Beach.
'The ASH Trophy' , 'The U23 Gareth Wright Trophy' and prizes will be presented at Sorrento SLSC afterwards.
LiveLighter Sprint State Championships
30th-31st January 2021 | Champion Lakes Regatta Centre
The WA Sprint State Championships are coming up on the 30th & 31st January 2021, and will be open to Va'a (outriggers) and SUPs as well!
K1, K2 and K4 races will be spread out across the weekend, for the Olympic distances of 200m, 500m, and 1000m. Competitors will race in classes sorted by age and gender, with medals up for grabs where full classes are made.
Information and registrations can be found in the link below.
Registrations close on Sunday the 17th of January.
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