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In thirteen days I will turn 70 and it will be time to step up my training. I'm hoping to paddle 7000 kms in my 70th year so I can't get sick as I have to average 20kms a day for 365 days. That means I will have to paddle nearly two and half hours every day for a year or paddle 40 kilometres on some days so I
can have a day off.
I paddled 6000kms on my 60th year and 6500kms on my 65th year.
I can't wait for my 80th birthday when I will have to paddle 8000kms.
- Progressive Racing Group
- At the Sprint Nationals
- Wild Water Buoys Race
- Double Barkers Race
- Helena College Canoeing
- Champion Lakes Relay Rumble
- In Augusta
- Local Wildlife
- Coming Events
Tuesday night sky at the Progressive Racing Groups time trial.
Anne Crouch, Steph Bedden try to outpace Colin Chamberlain.
At the Sprint Championships
Adelaide
Andrew Crothers making use of available resources.
Para paddler Ben Sainsbury and coach Demi O’Brien getting ready for Ben's race.
See the action:
Live streaming here: https://www.facebook.com/paddle.org.au
LiveLighter Wildwater
Race 1 - Buoys Race
23rd May | Ascot Kayak Club
The 2021 Wildwater WA season kicks off this weekend with the Buoys Race!
This classic race is the perfect season opener as the course is designed for racers to get used to the way wildwater craft handle around obstacles. If you've ever wanted to try this discipline, this is the perfect race!
More information can be found on the Wildwater WA Facebook page.
- WWR 1 Ascot Buoys Race. Sun 23rd May.
- WWR 2 Drain Race, or Upper Swan. Sun 20th June.
- WWR 3 Upper Swan or if high water Walyunga. Sun 4th July.
- WWR 4 currently billed as Avon Descent race... Walyunga to Amiens? To be decided. Sun 25th July.
- WWR 5 State Sprint Champs at Bells. Sun 8th Aug.
- WWR 6 Bridgetown. Sat 21st & Sun 22nd Aug.
Brett Young having fun with the rapids.
Double Barkers Race
Long Course [23.5km]:
Ascot Kayak Club to Barkers Bridge [West Swan Rd], back round Ron Courtney Island, back up to Barkers Bridge, finish at Ascot Kayak Club.
Short Course 11.3km: Novice Course 8km: Guppy Course: 3.5km
Race Day Schedule:
Registration…………..7.30am
Briefing………….…….8.30am
Races Start…………...9.00am
Grid Intervals...............2mins
Register for 2021 Double Barkers 30th May 2021
I met Robbie with a number of students from the Helena College on Thursday morning at the junction of the Helena and Swan Rivers. I have known Robbie since around 1985 when I used to take Helena students on canoeing trips down the Blackwood River.
It's great to see schools still offering Canoeing Programs.
The Helena River is a tributary of the Swan River. The river rises in country east of Mount Dale and flows north-west to Mundaring Weir, where it is dammed. It then flows west until it reaches the Darling Scarp.
It passes through the western edge of the Darling Scarp between Gooseberry Hill, and Greenmount Hill before joining the Swan River at the southern edge of the historic town, of Guildford. Because of the dam little water reaches the Swan.
Champion Lakes Relay Rumble
Bruce McWhirter excited and ready for action.
Photo Lynette Campbell.
The race is on.
Photo Lynette Campbell.
Charlie Hewitt & Harry Hewitt first team.
Kristian Maliphant.
Photo Lynette Campbell.
Scott and Hunter Florisson.
Photo Lynette Campbell.
Liyasha Lekamalage teamed with Mya Truscett.
Photo Lynette Campbell.
Isabel Combe and Peter Martin running to give their number to their team member.
Photo Lynette Campbell.
The oldest competitor Ray Smith.
Photo Lynette Campbell.
Finlay Pentland having fun.
Photo Lynette Campbell.
In Augusta
Over the last weekend Jenny and I went on a 4 day visit to stay with Alaine and Tom in Augusta. Instead of a river view we had an ocean view.
Exploring Dead Water.
A backwater near the river entrance.
Dolphins were around on two of the days I paddled.
Gulls on Dead Water sand beach.
Pelicans, Swans, Cormorants and Spoonbills in the inlet.
A Stingray passes beside me.
I managed to get Alaine out for a paddle on one day.
An Egret stands close by.
The Eagle soars above us.
At the Cape Leeuwin water wheel.
On the way home and Jenny's birthday.
Swamphens opposite Fishmarket Reserve, Guildford.
A Pelican passes a house that overlooks the river which had a landslide causing for concern.
Like the Gen 3 V10, the V9 has been optimized for downwind surfing, with increased rocker, and stability. Flatwater speed is a step up from the V8 Pro due to the slightly narrower beam. This is the boat many paddlers have been waiting their whole lives for – the one that launches you onto the swells, glides
efficiently across the water, and keeps you in the “zone”.
Length: 5.79 m (19'0")
Width: 49 cm
Depth: 32 cm
Capacity: 120 kg
Ultra 12kgs
$4900.00
Register for 2021 Double Barkers 30th May 2021
LiveLighter Paddle Challenge 2021
Sunday 13th June | AP Hinds Reserve
Entries are now open for the 2021 LiveLighter Paddle Challenge!
The race is sure to be bigger than ever, with the number of outriggers, SUPs and Dragon Boats increasing at every event! This year, the race will also serve as a qualifying event for the 2021 Avon Descent 🌊 And as always, a wide range of race distances is on offer so that everybody can pick the best challenge for themselves!
18km Long Course
11km Short Course
6km Novice Course
3.5km Guppy Course
Registrations close 10.00am on Friday 11th June. Please contact develop@paddlewa.asn.au for all queries.
Paddle WA
Basic Skills Course
12.30pm | Johnson St, Mosman Park
Paddle WA's next Basic Skills Course is almost here so get your bookings in now.
Skills
- Knowledge of craft & equipment
- Correct paddling strokes
- Correct posture and technique
- Launching & landing your craft
- Assisting with deep water rescues
$120 (adults) or $80 (12-18 years)
Perfect for all ages & paddling abilities
All equipment provided (kayak, paddle, life jacket)
Certificate upon successful completion
Go here:
https://paddleaustralia.azolve.com/workbench/public/events?ref=1F860F7373ADC9D2D19C552A8A1E6BC536F18D2C
2021 Australian Masters Games
9th-16th October 2021 | Perth WA
Western Australia will be hosting the 2021 Australian Masters Games later this year, and Paddle WA is excited to announce that we will be offering events across three disciplines to compete in!
Canoe Marathon 10th & 11th October 2021
Canoe Sprint - 13th October 2021
Canoe Ocean Racing - 16th October 2021
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