Christmas Newsletter

It's been a eventful couple of weeks for the CDU team.

Erin

After 6 years of working at CDU Erin is leaving us this Saturday. Erin has been studying to become a vet, her studies are now over and she has become a 'Doctor' of animals. Knowing her work ethic, enthusiasm and how hard working and committed she is, she is going to make one hell of a good vet. Her good fortune of entering the work force is our loss. We all wish her every success in her new job. We're going to miss working with her.

Amalee

Young Amalee, and keen slalom paddler, who has worked with us during the summers months for the past couple of years is now getting into full time nursing. During this time, we watched her blossom into a wonderful young lady that will make a fantastic nurse.

Alaine

On Wednesday Alaine celebrated her daughter, Emily's 18th birthday. Emily also got her driver's licence 2 weeks ago, so watch out, two Davin's on the road could be stressful for other drivers!!

Josh

Josh as you may be aware was selected for the 2009 Junior Slalom Olympics 2 weeks ago. Just after Christmas he will also be competing in Tasmania at the Australian Slalom Championships with several other WA junior paddlers .

(CDU has sponsored the WA Slalom Team uniform. Rashie, T shirt and hoody jumper. 12 paddlers are going over to Tasmania).

Sam

Sam completed a two day flat water coaching course last weekend (I think she wants to show her dad Steve a thing or two). She was also on the winning team at the Ascot Kayak Club Relay Championships on Wednesday night.

T2

T2 was also on the winning team, with Sam, at the Ascot Kayak Club Relay Championships on Wednesday night. He has started to get a little more serious about his paddling and has bought a heart monitor to improve his times. Or is he thinking it might warn off a heart attack!!

Natalie

Natalie had a different type of marathon this week end. She worked Saturday, drove to Bunbury Saturday night for a friends party and drove back to Perth for Sunday work.

Steve

Well there isn't much to say about Steve. I don't think he has done anything inspiring this week.

Pam

All of her Inspiration Outdoors Walking Trips are over for this year so she is probably going to have a relaxing Christmas holiday. Pam has teamed up with an old Canadian friend, (another Steve), so Christmas might not be that relaxing after all!!

Guy

Guy, who has now started his own business, Epic Adventures, has been busily training people for the multisport races that have taken off in a big way.

Adrian

Our demos just wouldn't be the same without Adrian.

Many thanks to all my staff members and paddlers who have helped CDU through this year. Have a great Christmas.

We are open this Sunday 10.00am - 3.00pm.

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Fitness Training Christmas/New Year Break
There will be No Fitness Training this week. We will commence after the New Year.

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Wavehoppers in Soon

The container with all the Wavehoppers aboard is on the way. If you want to secure a kayak please place your order.

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CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS

Water Proof Boxes

Paddling can be a wet sport, so having a Pelican Watertight Case to carry and keep dry essential items like your car keys, wallet and mobile phone is very important. If you get your electronic car keys wet you will not be able to start your car causing lots of frustration.

The Pelican Micro cases pictured, come in both, clear lid or solid lids in 6 different sizes. They are tough, have a special watertight seal, dual latch, a lanyard and an automatic purge valve.

From
$ 31.00

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SPECIAL
2 Books 2 Videos
Expedition Kayaking Book RRP $42.95
The Complete Book of Sea Kayaking – RRP $34.95
DVD - All About Kayaking – RRP $39.95
DVD – Performance Sea Kayaking (The Basics and Beyond) - RRP $39.95

All 4 items normally RRP $157.80

Christmas Special 2 Books 2 DVDs $99.00

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SPECIAL
DVD - Whitewater Self Defense - RRP $39.95
DVD - Hotel Charley Volume III (The Lost World) - RRP $59.95
DVD - Hotel Charley Volume II (River of Doubt) - RRP $59.95
DVD - EP Double Feature (Bigger than Rodeo & Mission: Epicocity) - $59.95
DVD - Long live a free Magpie – RRP $39.95
DVD - Wehyakin – RRP $49.95

All 6 DVDs normally RRP $309.70

Christmas Special All 6 DVDs Only $169.95

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Aquaracks

Aquaracks feature a unique design that allows you to store almost any type of paddling craft at any angle. For storing plastic kayaks, Aquaracks have been designed so as not to cause any depressions to the hull of the kayak.

The arms are padded in thick closed-cell foam and then covered in a heavy duty waterproof nylon. This ensures that fibreglass and other types of composite crafts can be stored with out any damage to their finish.

Specs: Made from super strong anodised aluminium and supplied with stainless mounting hardware. Aquaracks have been designed for indoor and outdoor applications.

Cost: $ 145.00 SPECIAL $130.00

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Eckla Boat Rack

This boat rack is very easy installed and will carry just about every type of kayak, ski, surfboard and sit-on-top on their side. The boat rack can be screwed to any wall or support poles. The lower hook can be used for paddles or to hang your spraydeck etc.
When not in use, you can turn the rack towards the wall, so it doesn't stick out. Great concept, easy to install. Perfect way to store your kayak. The rack is fixed with large screws which are included.
Cost:
$ 75.00

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Aquasling

The Aquasling is a simple and economical storage solution designed to suit a large range of craft. Made from quality materials the Aquasling can be used indoors or out in the elements and the innovative design allows for a single person to easily store and access their craft. Reinforced nylon straps with foam core. High quality alloy base and hook. Fully adjustable system. Mounting hardware included. Cost:$ 80.00 Specs:Holds any craft up to 90cm wide. Max Capacity 80kg.

Cost: 80.00

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Dry Bags

Ideal lightweight dry storage bag for use in wet conditions. Ideal for any one in the outdoors. High performance waterproof fabric. Heat tape seamed sealed and watertight rolltop closure.
Colour(s):
Red, green, purple, blue

Size(s):
1 litre, 2L, 4L, 8L, 13L, 20L & 35L.

Specs:
Lightweight 70 denier nylon. From $10.00 to $25.00

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Lockable Tie Downs

The SPT Tour Lockable Tie Down has been designed to secure kayaks, canoes or anything requiring that little bit of extra strap length.

Designed to fit any roof rack system it has been constructed using the following........... 33mm U.V stabilized webbing • 2 x hardened stainless steel cables • Soft Santoprene protective casing • Polished die cast buckle • Weather resistant lock with dust shutter • available in 1.5m, 2.5m & 4.0m straps


Cost: $75.00 & $85.00

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Avon River Cap

This CDU Avon River cap is unique. It has a map on it showing the major rapids and important locations along the Avon River. Don't miss out, get yours today.
Perfect present for your support team.
Cost:
$ 15.00 Special $10.00

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The Long Way Home

Terry Bolland spent a year on the road, kayaking, cycling and walking 24,000kms around the remote areas of Australia. Read about his experiences.

He: Kayaked 800kms from Cape Leeuwin to Geraldton. Cycled 750kms from Geraldton to Wiluna. Walked 1600kms along the Canning Stock Route, from Wiluna to the Tanami Track. Mountain biked 1350kms along the dusty Tanami Track to Dalhousie Springs in the Simpson Desert. Walked 450kms across the Simpson Desert. Cycled 2200kms from Birdsville to Cooktown. Kayaked 800 kms from Cooktown to Cape York. Cycled 5460kms from Cape York to Wilson’s Promontory. Walked 900kms from Wilson’s Promontory to Mt Kosciusko. Kayaked 2500kms from Tom Groggin down the Murray River to the Ocean. Cycled 1000kms from Goolwa to Melbourne. Walked and Cycled 1300kms around Tasmania. Cycled 4300kms from Melbourne to Perth.

Cost: $ 20.00 Special $15.00

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MERRY CHRISTMAS & A HAPPY NEW YEAR

8th December News

Can you believe it - Just when I thought business was going to be good this Christmas and I could work less, the world has a financial crash. At least what-ever happens to business we are more fortunate than millions of people around the globe.

To allow you to spend more of your money at CDU this Christmas we are open on Sundays until the big day arrives.

Opening hours are: Monday – Friday 9.00am – 5.30pm. Saturday 9.00am – 4.00pm. Sunday 10.00am to 3.00pm.

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Christmas Specials

See our special sheet

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Crossing The Ditch

We had the opportunity to hear James Castrission and Justin Jones talk about their epic 3318km kayak journey from Australia to New Zealand. It was an incredible feat, one that will probably never be attempted again. The presentation was inspiring but the lack of Canoe WA members was very disappointing. It was such a great opportunity to hear a couple of young people tackle such an enormous task.

They are now planning their next expedition.

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I thought I was on the upper 2 weeks ago at the fitness training as I convincingly beat Andre and Frank (yippee) who narrowly beat me the weeks before.

This week I changed to the PRS but I didn’t fare as well as Dave Boldy in a PRS got on T2s wash and they both thrashed me. T2 was on fire in his Finn Multisport beating Bruce by several boat lengths.

Don't know what happened but Bruce is firing at the moment in his low deck Wizard beating several Ascot members in their Olympic K1s. Another paddler on fire is John Hilton. I mentioned John before, how 2 years ago I used to beat him but since he started training seriously for the Masters Championships he is flying. He was the third plastic boat in the Bay to Beach beaten only by Peter Tomczak and Richard Eadie in a much faster PRS. John was paddling a 5.2metre Cobra Surf Ski.

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This week we welcomed Samantha Pilton to our part time team. Samantha has been paddling for about 14 years when her dad Steve started Canoeing for Kids at the Ascot Kayak Club. Since then she has taken part in virtually all the marathon races, the Wild Water Championships and the Avon Descent. When she is not paddling K2 with her dad in the Ascot Wednesday night race she has dozens of other males wanting to paddle with her.

Samantha Pilton Photo Jim Kuan

For the last three years her dad Steve has been working with CDU part time. He is our expert paddle maker, plastic welder, rudder assembler and he puts his hand to lots of other odd jobs that need doing.

Steve who has been paddling since 1975, also runs our Saturday morning fitness training. Steve was one of the first paddlers to encourage K1 kayaks into WA racing, although he didn’t stand much of a chance when competing against Olympian Ken Vidler. Steve has competed in several Avon Descents, Wild Water, Slalom, Sprint and Marathon Championships and was a big contributor to the success of the junior canoeing development at the Ascot Kayak Club.

If you join in with our Saturday fitness training sessions you will certainly be in good hands.

Steve Pilton Photo Jim Kuan

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Josh Kippin, another one of our part time staff this week returns from paddling at the Penrith white water park. He has been taking part in the Junior Olympic Trials. Josh is one of Australia’s top junior slalom paddlers and has to compete against other young paddlers who have the advantage of training on the Penrith white water course every day.

Josh rung us today to say he was selected in the Australian Junior Olympic Slalom Team after doing so well at the trials.

Josh on his way to representing Australia at the Junior Olympics

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EPIC SKIS

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND

Our container of Epic Skis have arrived. Get your order in now before they all go. Due to popular demand there is a shortage of Epic Skis World Wide.

World Champion Oscar Chalupsky

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Pam Riordan taking our last Basic Skills Course for 2008. Pam has been an instructor for a number of years and is off to Canada next year to do some car touring and canoe paddling. Pam runs Inspiration Outdoors and is well known for her walking trips.

Check out our Christmas Specials

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Christmas Specials

CHRISTMAS SPECIALS

CAGS 20% OFF

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PFDs 10% - 20% OFF
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SAVE $100.00 on The Saratoga

The Saratoga is a practical recreational craft ideal for fishing, touring or general fitness training on rivers, lakes, estuaries, protected bays and harbours. It is stable yet easily manoeuvrable and travels through the water with ease. The Saratoga has been carefully designed with an upturned bow to give superior lift in choppy water.

A sealed rear large compartment is excellent for storing gear. It has a comfortable seat and backrest, deck elastics for carrying assorted items, perimeter lines for safety, toggles for carrying and rescuing. Optional: Rudder.

Capacity: 120kg. Australian Made.
Length: 3.8 m
Beam: 0.70 cm
Weight: 22 kgs

Price: $1190.00 without Rudder Save $100.00 SPECIAL PRICE: $1090.00

Price: $1420.00 with Rudder Save $100.00 SPECIAL PRICE: $1320.00

The Saratoga

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SAVE $300.00 on The Epic 16x Kayak

The Epic 16X offers a unique mix of stability, maneuverability and speed that paddlers of all ability levels will appreciate. The lightweight, sporty performance kayak weighs in at only 18.2kg for the Performance construction.

New features upgraded over the 16 cruiser include the advanced Epic Track Master steering system, a longer waterline, an adjustable seat, a longer and wider cockpit and contoured deck cutaways that allow a closer, more efficient stroke. Ample storage makes the 16X an excellent choice for either extended overnight excursions or a day’s paddle.

Length: 4.87m
Beam: 58.5 m
Weight: 18.2kg

Price: $3990.00 Save $300.00 SPECIAL PRICE $3690.00

The Epic 16X

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SAVE $300.00 on the Iguana take-apart-kayak

The Iguana is the "Ultimate Adventure Kayak" because the take-apart feature makes it perfect for transporting to remote locations by sea-plane, helicopter, utility or car! The take-apart feature also allows the "Everyday Adventurer" to explore our beautiful local waterways in a full length sea kayak that can easily be stored in the corner of any office, a shed or even a 1 bedroom apartment! The Iguana tracks really well in a straight line without having to use the traditional drop-over rudder. The rudder however when down will help you control the kayak in windy conditions. The Iguana is surprisingly quick for a sea kayak that is less than 5 metres in length and the knee bracing allows the paddler to be part of the boat and be able to edge it to achieve tighter turns and exceptional control. Novices will find the Iguana being 64cms wide to be very stable. Heavier paddlers will notice that they float higher on the water because of the extra buoyancy that this width provides and as a result, will find it easier to keep up with longer (and usually faster) kayaks.

Large hatches in the front and rear pods allow access to extensive storage areas which can take heaps of gear including bulky items. A handy day hatch is situated behind the seat and is suitable for carrying small items you need to get at quickly.

Length: 4.9 m. Beam: 0.64 m. Weight: 29 kg

Cost: $2450.00 Save $330.00 SPECIAL PRICE $2150.00

The Iguana

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SAVE $30.00 on The Ocky

The Ocky, (Australian made) at 16kg is a robust 2.7 metre sit-on-top that is easy to carry and performs well when paddled by children or adults in a variety of water conditions and activities. The extra wide seat takes larger adults in comfort and also allows for a small child to sit between your legs. It's a great little surf craft, wide enough for good stability, a hull design that allows great manoeuvrability, yet tracks well when touring, and an upturned bow to help cut through the waves and prevent nose diving. This craft is equally at home on the still waters if you just want to go for a cruise.

Hand toggles at each end, moulded hand holds in the centre of the boat, moulded-in-seat and foot wells, moulded stainless steel accessory eyelets for thigh straps or back rest and four self-draining holes to allow water to escape. There is a moulded in storage well at the rear of the boat to take cargo.

Carrying capacity 125kg. This is a small boat but it will, unlike other sit-on-tops take a heavy load. Australian Made.
Length: 2.7cm
Beam: 0.78cm
Weight: 16kg
Includes paddle. Save $30.00 SPECIAL PRICE $610.00

The Ocky

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SAVE $30.00 on The Gismo

The Gismo is a great little sit-on kayak. It is more stable than the Widgit, so it is suited to paddlers of all sizes. It is riddled with features not available on other kayaks.
Great for surfing or just paddling in the ocean or on the river. Small enough to throw on the back of a ute or in some cars.

Specs: The Gizmo also comes in a Fishing model, and a see through bottom.
Length: 2.6 m
Includes a paddle. Save $30.00 Special $610.00

The Gismo

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SAVE $40.00 on The Foxx

The 3 metre Foxx sit-on-top is small and light enough to carry easily. Perfect for giving rides to children in the back well or between the paddlers' legs. The Foxx is a great general purpose sit-on that can be used by every member of the family.
It's a light and stable sit-on for general paddling or as a fishing vessel. It tracks well and travels at a fair pace.

Weight capacity: 130 kgs
Length: 3.00
Beam: 0.76
Weight: 18kg
Includes paddle Save $40.00 SPECIAL PRICE $740.00

The FOXX

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Save $30.00 On The X Fun Ski

The X Fun Ski is super stable, easy to use and comes with paddle, storage port, carry straps, cargo straps.

Capacity: 90 kg.
Length: 2.6 m
Beam: 0.72 m
Weight: 16 kg
Includes Paddle Save $30.00 SPECIAL PRICE $430.00

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SAVE $50.00 on The Squid

The Squid is a stable sit-on, suitable for children and larger adults alike. It tracks exceptionally well and travels at a fair pace. The Squid is a great general purpose sit-on that can be used by every member of the family.

'Kiss offs' moulded into the hull provide internal structural supports, whilst allowing water on the top to quickly drain away. A 6mm deck line on each side of the Squid is standard, so there are numerous points to grab onto from the water. Large rubber hatch on the rear deck and a smaller one on the bow allow easy access to the huge storage compartments in the hull. Toggles for carrying and rescuing.

Weight Capacity: 130 kgs
Length 3.00 m
Beam: 0.80cm
Weight: 20 kgs

Includes paddle Save $50.00 SPECIAL PRICE $840.00

The Squid

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SAVE $300 on the Squall (only 1 left)

The Squall is for smaller paddler or for someone wanting a slimmer, tighter fitting craft with all of the features and details of the Storm. At just 56cm wide and 5m in length, this quick little polyethylene kayak is zippy and fun but extremely predictable in every move. The same shallow "V" hull gives a lively feel, yet a strong sense of security when leaned over on its side. The 41cm long cockpit allows good contact and allows superb control of the Squall.

A unique uphaul/downhaul lever system for the fully retractable rudder blade makes using the rudder a breeze. Bow and stern hatches have a neoprene cover with an additional custom moulded plastic hatch cover which fits over the hatch flange held in place with nylon webbing and buckles. Bow and stern toggles for carrying and rescuing.

Length: 5.00 m
Beam: 0.56 cm
Weight: 28 kgs
Save $300.00 Special $1850.00

The Squall

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SAVE $5.00 THE LONG WAY HOME

Terry Bolland spent a year on the road, kayaking, cycling and walking 24,000kms around the remote areas of Australia. Read about his experiences.

He: Kayaked 800kms from Cape Leeuwin to Geraldton. Cycled 750kms from Geraldton to Wiluna. Walked 1600kms along the Canning Stock Route, from Wiluna to the Tanami Track. Mountain biked 1350kms along the dusty Tanami Track to Dalhousie Springs in the Simpson Desert. Walked 450kms across the Simpson Desert. Cycled 2200kms from Birdsville to Cooktown. Kayaked 800 kms from Cooktown to Cape York. Cycled 5460kms from Cape York to Wilson’s Promontory. Walked 900kms from Wilson’s Promontory to Mt Kosciusko. Kayaked 2500kms from Tom Groggin down the Murray River to the Ocean. Cycled 1000kms from Goolwa to Melbourne. Walked and Cycled 1300kms around Tasmania. Cycled 4300kms from Melbourne to Perth.
Cost: $ 20.00 Save $5.00 Special $15.00

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204 - 21/11/08

A really nice thing happened to me this week. I had a call from Russell Miles telling me that I under charged him for his new Epic ski that he had bought. It wasn’t $10.00, a $100.00, but a whopping $1000.00. I had given him a good discount at the time but I didn’t mean to give him an extra $1000.00 discount.

Just when I thought that loyalty and honesty were becoming a less part of life, this happens. $1000.00 would have been a big loss for my small business.

Many, many thanks Russell for being so honest.

It is a big week for Russell, he is marrying Joy White this weekend. Russell and Joy met at the Ascot Kayak club some years ago. Congratulations and a thousand thanks. Lets hope the rain holds off.

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Happy Birthday Helen Moreby
The cake was very nice!

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Because T2 was stung by a bee on Friday night and his hand was swollen Saturday morning, he timed and I paddled. I decided to paddle the Spirit racer to be on par with all the other paddlers. My nearest rival was Andre and he hadn’t paddled for a few weeks so I had a chance. He beat me to the first turn but I drew level on the way back. Passing the jetty Alaine, T2 and Adrian were encouraging Andre on. Andre said, how is it your employees don’t cheer you on!! I couldn’t really reply as I was quite breathless, the pace was taking all my energy.

At the second turn I nosed ahead. We paddled directly into an extremely strong wind. With Andre not having trained for 3 or 4 weeks I thought that I had the edge but Andre started to pick up the pace a little more and drew level. Surely he couldn’t pass? Within metres of the finish he inched ahead. I paddled harder to my maximum speed but he pipped me by a whisker. The crowd on the jetty cheered for Andre and all day in the shop I had reminders that I couldn’t beat someone that hadn’t trained for 4 weeks.

Never mind I had a great training session and there will be a next time and at least I paddled!!!!!

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I was thinking about racing at Moore River Sunday morning but I had a basic flat water course to run and instead I enjoyed spending 3 hours with some younger members of the public who were from several countries around the world.

After hearing all the stories on Monday morning about the race I was lucky that I didn’t go. Apparently the water level dropped over night, some said it was kids who dug a trench in the sand bar on Saturday and allowed the water to drain out. But whatever it was by Sunday morning the river was so shallow that boats were scraping the sand and rocks and at the turning point around an island most people had to walk and drag their boats. Consequently some boats with underslung rudders got a pounding and were broken off. So for many the race, although cheap to enter, turned out being a little bit more expensive that they bargained for.

I heard that Bruce McWhirter (1.12.57) had a good paddle, didn’t have to walk in his CDU Avenger down river kayak and was only a 4 seconds behind Peter Tomczak who broke the record. Kevin Waugh in his new CDU PRS ski also did very well and took 1.26.44, seven minutes ahead of the next plastic ski. With a trailing rudder that kicks up, he didn’t have to worry about going through the shallows. Kevin has now won the first two marathon races held this season in a plastic PRS ski.

Above: Bruce McWhirter in the Saturday morning race.

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Epic Skis

We have a new shipment of Epic Skis arriving 25th November. Get your order in now.
For Adventurer racing or Ocean racing make sure you try one of our Epic Skis. Proven to be the best in the world!

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Win an Ocky Sit-On-Top Valued at $850.00

Spend $100.00 in the shop and go in the draw to win an Ocky sit-on-top, a PFD, a paddle and a paddle leash valued at $850.00.
Drawn 23rd December

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Basic Flatwater Course

Our next Basic Flatwater Course is on Sunday December 7th

The course covers - safety, forward and reverse paddling, emergency stop, sweep (turning) and draw strokes, a basic support stroke and a capsize drill. This is a fun day kayaking and an opportunity to meet other people.
Cost $60.00
$75.00 with craft supplied

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Sea Kayak Courses

If you are keen to further your paddling skills in the ocean, we have sea kayaking courses now running.
Ring for more information

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Raider X

The design concept of the Raider-X was to create an exceptionally fast narrow expedition style kayak with stability normally associated with much wider kayaks. The Raider -X is the ultimate combination of form and function. The sleek lines of the hull, carves the water surfaces effortlessly and manoeuvres with complete ease. Its long water line provides excellent tracking and the ability to catch and run swells like an expert.

With no load I got the Raider X going to12 km an hour, although I couldn't hold it there. Racing speed was from 10.5km to 11.5kms an hour. Cruising Speed (no heavy breathing) 7.5km to 8.8kms an hour. Remember I'm 57 years old. Of course the speed depends on the wind conditions and your own fitness.
Length: 5.7 m : Beam: 0.55 cm
Weight 18 - 21 kgs depending on construction

Raider X Sea Kayak

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Plastic Welding

Hole in your plastic boat? Well, we do plastic welding, give us a call on 93781333

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Hire Canoes

We have Canoes and Kayaks for Hire. Only for flat water

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Used Kayaks

Max Kayaks Viper K1: In very good condition. Fibreglass: $1700.00
Perception Acadia: $700.00
Slalom C2: $50.00
Finn Kayak: $550.00

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I sponsor about 12 races a year, sponsor the Ascot Kayak Club, the Avon Descent and virtually any event that people ask me to sponsor. This does come at a big cost and I usually ask for nothing in return, in the hope that the person is going to do the right thing by me. When I see a CDU sticker on a boat I know that my sponsorship is being appreciated.

I must admit though, I do sometimes get a little despondent when I have given someone a good discount, sponsored someone or helped paddlers far and beyond and they later take all the CDU stickers off their boat.

It is not all doom and gloom as I do have loyal supporters and I have many that send others my way. Many thanks to those people. It’s always great to hear a new customer say that someone recommended CDU to them.

One such supporter was Dave Worthy who came to the shop just before the Wild Water Titles and asked for some big stickers to put on his boat so he could promote Canoeing Down Under over east as a way of showing his appreciation of the support that CDU gives.

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24 HOUR MARATHON

Saturday 29th November 10.00 am till Sunday 30th November 10.00am at AKC
One of the biggest social events of the year. Get together with others to form a relay team or have a go at a solo attempt. If you are interested in being part fo a team contact the Event Coordinator Peter Martin on 042 700 4035 or petermartin1953@aapt.net.au . It is challenging event but it is also great fun.

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Crossing The Ditch

Come and meet and learn about the epic journey undertaken by James and Justin when they paddled from Australia to Zealand. See footage of this journey and listen to stories about massive waves, sharks and learn about the mental toughness that inspired these adventurers to complete such a task!!

When - Tuesday 25th of November (next week) Where - City of Perth Surf Life Saving Club, Challenger Parade City Beach Time – 7pm (doors open 6.45pm)

Cost - $10 for CWA Members $15 for Non CWA Members. Tickets available at Mountain Design stores throughout Perth, and at the door on the night. Light food and drinks available, bar open!! Don’t miss this opportunity, all are invited!!

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This Friday I present my latest Epic paddle – another 4000 km Paddle
“ FROM the ROCKY MOUNTAINS to the ARCTIC OCEAN”
An amazing 9 week journey through Canada
Friday 21st November 6-7pm
The Waterways Centre
21 Sholl st Mandurah
(Enter from Gibson St)
Arranged by Canoe Trail Friends of Mandurah and Pinjarra Inc.
Non-Members: Gold Coin Donation please
Enquires: Barry Small Tel 95869504

Another presentation will be held in Perth.

The Blue Dots = The 4000 km Mississippi River. The Yellow Dots = The 4000 km Missouri River. The Purple Dots = The 3400 km Yukon River. The Reds Dots = The 4000km Athabasca, the Slave & the Mackenzie Rivers. The Black Dots = Cycle Route. The Light Blue Dots = Backpacking Routes.

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Life On the Mackenzie

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203 - 17th November 2008

Don't let Christmas stop you from keeping fit. With all the food that you are going to eat exercising is extremely important. We still have the Saturday morning fitness training happening. It all starts at 7.15am at Sandy Beach.

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Pairs Enduro – sponsored by Canoeing Down Under

When we arrived at the start of the Pairs Enduro Race, Eric Crombe told Alaine that he had written up the workplace harassment form and a name was already typed on it. I’ve got no idea what he was referring to, who at Canoeing Down Under would harass another work colleague. I couldn't understand why people were looking my way.

This is Eric Crombe!! He just needs the pink shirt that the lady is wearing and it would go well with his CDU hat and pink ski.

Anyway all eyes were looking towards me as Samantha Pilton the organiser, started the briefing. She talked about putting sunscreen on, watching out for fisherman along the shore, helping others if they get into trouble, etc, etc. Then there was a mention of encouraging your team mate, giving them support and helping each other along by allowing them to wash ride. At that point I realised that Samantha was sharing all the things that I usually do and asking others to take a leaf out of my book! It was quite nice that others were using my good points to share with others!!

So the idea of the race was to keep together and cross the line together. We were the 5th team on the line with Terry T2 and Leonie starting 1 minute behind. Although it was only a flat water race, Alaine was still suffering with nerves, which she gets a few days ahead of every race. No matter, I was confident that she was going to paddle well.

We took off and within a few kilometres we were passing Bruce and Warren in their short plastic kayaks. They tried to psyche Alaine out by telling her she wasn’t working hard enough and she was leaving all the work to me but of course Alaine didn’t care. Eventually we got over their wash and got into clear water where we sped all be it slowly, away from them. Some time later T2 and Leonie came steaming up behind us, drew level and overtook. T2s weight sat his bulky boat well down and Leonie was hanging onto his good wash with dear life. As they eased away from us I could only hope that Leonie would get so tired that she would collapse in a heap and allow us to pass, but unfortunately it didn’t happen.

We were making good time but every time a boat wash came by or a pair of faster paddlers would pass, Alaine dropped off my wash. She was really hurting as she hasn’t trained much since she came back from the Mackenzie River and I was pushing her and encouraging her like I usually do. I am a very sensitive person as most of you know and I always know just what to say to lift people’s confidence and make them feel good. “Come on paddle harder”, I shouted, “get back on my wash, up, up, up up”. “You are doing very well but can you go faster”!!

The faster paddlers were passing. I was impressed with John Hilton who only two years ago was slower than me. Now he was flying and making me look very slow. But it wasn’t at all bad, we managed to pass the female super team of Sue Quick and Julie Howlett.

Coming up to the line Alaine paddled level with me, I gave her encouragement for the second time (can’t over do it). She was completely exhausted and aching. She was also disappointed in herself because she knew she could do better, (which I agreed) but I didn’t care I just love paddling slow.

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AKC Wednesday Race

Three days after the 17km Pairs Enduro it was time to get back in the double kayak and paddle in the Ascot Kayak Club Wednesday night race. Alaine wasn’t feeling very confident, didn’t want to paddle and she purposely left her paddling gear at home so she wouldn’t have to. But after a loan of T2s holey underpants, and some new shorts and a rashie donated by CDU, she had no excuse not to.

I wouldn’t normally write about a night race but it was time to lift its profile. Our main rivals were Grant Pepper and Helen. Grant is a well known doubles champion so in theory we had no chance of beating him. Lawrence was also there, but he was too scared to paddle with a female so he paddled with Paddy Burke instead. Someone did mention there was no difference (but no names supplied)!!

As usual we were left behind a little as all the fast paddlers on our grid took off. After 500 metres however, when all the wash calmed down we were able to power hard and get on the wash of Grant and Helens. At the first turn we slipped by them and although they tried to wash hang us they faded and we got stronger gaining on all the other paddlers in front. We didn’t see much of Lawrence and Paddy, unfortunately they were well ahead, most likely wash hanging some of the faster paddlers. That didn’t faze us though, at least we were well ahead of Grant and Helen.

Peter Beyer, who bought an Excalibur from us the previous day, wasn’t breaking any records in his fairly unstable kayak, but he impressed me because I didn’t expect he would be able to paddle it at first without falling in. Well done Peter.

At the finish line we waited for Grant and Helen, but some how they sneaked by and we could see them way up river waiting for people to leave the club. There was no avoiding us though, we just waited for them to come in. It was the first time that I had ever beat Grant, so I had to rub it in.

The previous day Grant had installed an alarm in our warehouse, apparently he was about to send out an invoice but now it seems the invoice is going to be amended, apparently the price has now gone up.

Grant is a perfectionist when it comes to installing alarms, (although it seems that his paddling is suffering) so give him a call on 0417 945 577 if you want an alarm system for home or work.

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The new shipment of Epic Skis will soon be here.

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Two weeks ago we mentioned that one of our customers had been killed in a motor bike accident. We have just learnt that he collided with a huge truck tyre that was lying in the middle of the road. Apparently it had been there for some time and no one stopped to move it. It is a reminder to us all that debris left on the road can be fatal.

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Ultimate™ 12 Propel

With all the comfort and convenience of an Ultimate™ plus the versatility of a pedal kayak, the Ultimate™ 12 Propel gives you the choice to paddle or pedal. A fantastic kayak for fishing or even relaxing or exercising different muscle groups. You can pedal forward or backward and the rudder control lets you steer with a single finger while you enjoy the luxury of the First Class™ Seating system and the stability of the Tunnel Hull™.

Length: 368 cm

Width: 76 cm

Weight: 26 kg

Alaine pedaling the Ultimate Propell. An electric motor will also fit in the centre when the pedal unit is taken out

Paddling the Propell without the pedals


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Wind Paddle Sail

The WindPaddle is a self launching, self standing sail that stows either on-deck or below in a small coiled/folded package that is 1/8th it's original size. Combine this with the ability to be quickly launched and doused while out on the water and you have a very easy to use sail.
The WindPaddle usually requires no boat nor deck modifications for use. Just clip it on to existing deck fittings.

Sail Models
Adventure: Launch and fly from the on-deck position. Large horizontal oriented window for good visibility. The WindPadddle can be set-up for instant self-launching. Weighs 14 oz.

Cruiser: Larger sail for tandems and canoes where more power is needed. Launch and fly from the on-deck position.

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A coyote swimming across the wide river - Athabasca River, Canada

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6th November 2008

With the weather like it is this week, who would believe that we lived in Western Australia? Just as we thought summer was coming we get all this rain! I was starting to get used to wearing shorts, but they are back in the drawer waiting for warmer weather. Pity really, I was getting used to the female customers telling me that I had great legs! Now I have to hide them again! One Melbourne visitor thought he was back in Melbourne; so much for sunny Perth, he said. With the floods in York last week the water level got up to a good 0.8 level at Walyunga and a few paddlers took advantage of it, but the river soon went back down again.

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With the dollar dipping to a near record low, it has prompted importers to warn all shops that prices of imported goods will be going up when new stocks come in. Just when we were getting used to lower prices this happens. At least I did my big trip to Canada when the dollar was good. Hopefully it will be back up there again when I do my next big one in two years time.

In one way we are lucky because a lot of our boats are made in Australia or New Zealand and although there might be a slight increase it won't be as much as boats from the USA. Better buy now.

We have a new shipment of Epic Racing Skis arriving in two weeks time. If you want to reserve a ski, get your order in. They have proved to be very popular, and as they are the best, it's understandable.

We also have new boats from Mission, Native Watercraft, Heritage and Ocean Kayaks, in fact our shed is packed to the Rafters. We have a good range of canoes so if you have the urge to do an overnight, weekend or extended trip, a canoe is the ideal craft to take.

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Saturday Morning Training

Bruce now holds the fastest time in our Saturday morning fitness training race in the new PRS ski. Clocking 16.16 he has beaten Terry's previous record of 16.37. This week Paddy Burke tried his luck in the PRS but his time of 17.00 minutes didn't get close. Who will be the first paddler to crack the 16 minute barrier in a PRS?

If you want to increase your fitness whilst paddling with some keen friendly paddlers come down to training Saturday Morning at 7.15am.

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Very Sad News

One of our friendly customers, Tony Song, who was waiting for his new boat to arrive was involved in a motor bike accident last week and was tragically killed. Tony was a cheerful, kind person who we all loved to talk to when he came into the shop. Our deepest condolences go to his wife, his children and his friends.

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Bumfortable Seats

The Bumfortable is a replacement seat for your multisport kayak. There's no reason to wait until the glass seat in your boat breaks though, here's why the bumfortable is great:

1. Warm closed cell foam - warmer and more comfortable than fibreglass. Less abbrasive and much less likely to make your legs fall asleep.
2. Lightweight & non-absorbent
3. Lower centre of gravity - as compared to the fitted seats that most racing kayaks come with as standard the bumfortable actualy sits on the bottom of your kayak, lowering yourself that few centimetres to the hull can make a huge difference to your stability. Ensure that you don't impede your paddling by being too low though
4. Flow tunnels on the base of the seat to allow you to pass tubes underneath for drinks
5. Smooth finish to allow sufficent paddling rotation for long races
6. Designed to support your back

The Bumfortable comes in two sizes - narrow and wide.

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DVDS

We have lots of DVDs in stock including sea kayaking, white water techniques, white water trips and rolling. Great Christmas gifts.

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Peekaboo with see-through viewing window

The Peekaboo’s unique design includes a large viewing window so you can see underwater while you paddle. Perfect for family fun, the Peekaboo features a kid’s jump seat so you can share the view.


FEATURES
Comfort Plus™ seat back
Kid’s Jump Seat
Huge tank / gear well.
Molded-in cup holder
Molded-in bottle holders
Two paddle holders
Transducer compatible scupper
Built in ergonmic bow and stern handles
Seats one adult plus a small child or pet.
Can also be paddled solo.

Length 3.7m
Width 86.4cm
Weight 28kg
Max capacity 204kg

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WERNER Paddles - only the best

Featuring the Ikelos
Full size performance core blades

FEATURES & FIT OPTIONS
Create a custom fitting paddle to increase your performance, reduce your fatigue and have more fun on the water. All Touring Performance Core paddles come standard with our Performance Core blade design and our patented Adjustable Ferrule System (US patent 6881111). You choose Straight Shaft Carbon or Neutral Bent Shaft Carbon; in either our Standard or Small Diameter shafts. Then use your height and boat width to determine the correct paddle length.

FEATURES & OPTIONS:
Full-sized Performance Core Blades
Full-sized blades offer power for well conditioned paddlers.
Lighter, buoyant feel on the water.
Carbon weave for lightest weight to strength ratio.
Dihedral for smooth forward strokes.
Ribless back for smooth sculling strokes.

High Angle Paddling
A more powerful catch and stroke for increased forward efficiency.
The paddle is kept at a high angle relative to the water and a faster cadence is used.
Best for linking a variety of maneuvering stokes.
Excellent for bracing and rolling.

Adustable Ferrule
Elegant, easy to use design.
Internal gear system for precise fit.
Adjusts feather left or right in 15 degree increments. You determine what feather works best for you.

Weight for 210cm
Straight Shaft 680g
Neutral Bent Shaft 751g
Available Lengths: 205-230cm

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SEA KAYAKING COURSES
Sunday Training Program

Les Allen is now conducting courses. Les is an Australian Canoeing National Training Provider, Level 3 Advanced Sea Kayak Instructor and Assessor. He is also an avid sea kayaker who has paddled over 3,000 km of the West Australian coast, Bass Straight and the East Coast of Tasmania and southern Thailand.

Only $30.00 for an hour and half lesson

The beginner course is suitable for just about any sort of recreational craft, sit-ons, and kayaks.
The more advanced courses are more suitable to the longer recreational sit-ons and kayaks with bulkheads.

Lets Get Started
9.00 start till 10.30 (Arrive 8.30)
In this lesson we look at the important safety issues and show you how to mitigate them so you can start paddling safely. We go through all the basic strokes you need to control your kayak. This lesson is a pre requisite to all other lessons. If you have had paddling experience we use this lesson to correct any deficiencies in basic strokes, that way everyone learns.

Precise Control – Dancing with your Kayak
11.00 start till 12.30 alternating weekly (Arrive 10 .30)
In this lesson we show you how to dance with your kayak. It is all about smooth precise control so you can take your kayak anywhere with confidence. This is important as you can then explore exciting locations knowing you are always in control.

Oh Dear What Now !
11.00 start till 12.30 Alternating weekly (Arrive 10 .30)
History shows us that kayaking can be dangerous particularly for untrained paddlers. In this lesson we look at most of the common problems you may face and show you how to avoid them or overcome them so you can paddle a lot safer and with the confidence that you can control difficult or dangerous situations.

Just Do It
1.00 till 3.00 (Arrive 12.30)
In this lesson we take you out into real life scenarios and you practice all the skills you have learned in the real world. We look at group dynamics, rescues, reef and caves usually while being distracted by dolphins and seals but you have to learn to put up with that when you are sea kayaking.

Don’t Be Late
We need to do a small amount of paper work before we start so please don’t be late and have the whole class missing out why we stop and do paper work.

Bring kayak, spray-deck, paddle, paddling clothes, dry clothes and towel, water, sunscreen, and sunglasses that are tied on to you.

To paddle you will need a PFD and some form of covered footwear.

Phone Terry on 93781333 or Les on 041 9900715

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Win an Australis Ocky Sit-On-Top

Christmas is on the horizon so its time to have a ‘Give-A-Way’. Spend over $100.00 with Canoeing Down Under between now and December 23rd to automatically enter the draw to win an Ocky (Australian Made sit-on), paddle, paddle leash, rashie, hat, sunscreen and PFD, a total value of $850.00.

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PAIRS ENDURO RACE

Sunday 9th November 2008
Event Coordinator: Sam Pilton
Entry forms must be submitted by Wednesday 5th November.

Payments can handed in with the entry forms to Leonie at the AKC each Wednesday evening between 5.00 and 5.30pm. Alternatively, entry forms can also be returned via e-mail to sammy_pilton@hotmail.com (Payment for e-mailed forms can be made on race day).

When making payments please tender the correct amount as change may not be available.

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THE MOORE RIVER RACE

Sunday 16th November 2008
Race Entry and Registration is from 7.30 to 8.30 am at the Guilderton Boat Ramp. It is a 12.5 km race upstream, around the second island and back to the finish line.

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Kayak crashes through bus windshield

By: Danielle Sanzone, The Record 10/31/2008

HOOSICK - A woman was airlifted to an area hospital and listed in serious condition after hitting a school bus head-on with her SUV on Route 7, officials said. No children were riding on the bus at the time of the afternoon accident, but witnesses at the scene said the bus driver escaped serious injury when a kayak on top of the suv pierced the bus' windshield.

A kayak atop an SUV that struck this school bus crashed through the windshield.

REMEMBER TO TIE YOUR BOAT ON........

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The sun sets on the Mackenzie River

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24th October 08

Saturday Training

Saturday morning training is hotting up. Several new paddlers have been giving their all but Dave Tupling was probably the happiest paddler this week. He beat Bruce over the line, I think for the first time. Bruce has been unbeatable in a short plastic in the race over the last two years. A two week holiday did him no good. Dave in a Wavehopper was 18.34 and Bruce in a Finn Kayak 18.37.

Terry (T2) tried out the new PRS ski and did a time of 16.37. In his lightweight Finn Multisport he raced it in 17.06 so the PRS is a much quicker craft. Dave Tupling raced the PRS two weeks ago and did a time of 17.09. The challenge is now on!! Who can get the fastest time in a plastic boat?

The racing was close and Frank Paterson and Andre were neck and neck both coming over the line together in a time of 18.24 in Spirit Racers.

Andre and Frank on the right side. Andre kindly repaired my Cockle 7 so I can paddle it.

Some paddlers are staying back this week to do some rolling practise.

Saturday Morning Training, Sandy Beach Reserve. 7.20am. $5.00 Bring a PFD.

The winner of this weeks $50.00 Gift Voucher is Andre. Bruce wins a T Shirt and Frank a cap.

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PERTH TO FREMANTLE

The Cockle 7 created more than a little interest as it lay on the grass medium strip waiting to be launched. Alaine and I were bursting at the bit to get the show on the road, to get in the water and get to Fremantle before any of the other double kayaks!!

When it was time to enter the water four of us lifted it down to the beach where there were about 400 other boats trying to do the same thing. Dragon boats, surf boats, outriggers, skis, kayaks and the most unique of all, my 1940s aluminium kayak. It seemed fitting that we were given the race number of Number One.

Most sane people would try to paddle the fastest boat to get to the end at the quickest pace. Thank god I’m not sane. I just like to paddle, no matter how slow the boat is.

The Cockle 7 kayak is unique. Not only was it made for secret operations in the second world war, I was told there are only 2 others in the world that actually float.


As we moved towards the start line 250 single skis and kayaks were lined up. It was a spectacle to be seen. Suddenly the horn went surprising many paddlers who were littered like driftwood all over the place. Because paddlers were faced in all directions the area took a long time to clear. Ironically as the doubles started to line up, the horn sounded again, this time surprising us.

When the faster paddlers spread out, it left us to find a space where we wouldn’t collide with others. If we hit someone with our tank on the water, any fibreglass boat would have been history. Several ski paddlers, mostly female and a double cross trainer with 2 females on were left floundering with us at the back.

The wash at first was a problem but it was the easterly winds that made our passage across the bay to Pelican Point sandbar a nightmare. Without a rudder we were at the mercy of the wind which kept forcing us towards Canning Bridge. Thank god we had good sweep strokes, without them we would have been creating our own race course.

Alaine continued to complain but of course I expected that. It was hard work though and it took me all my time not to complain as well.

We managed to cross the Pelican Point shallows and get away from the big boats, the huge wash, the wind and the swell. For the next 3 kilometres the water calmed but chopped up again near the yacht club. We continually saw paddlers falling off their skis and jumping back on again. Most were women with nice figures. It was hard for me to keep focussed. It was also the first time I enjoyed being at the back!!!

As we crossed over to the sand bar at Point Walter we were up with Jan Gatt and Helen Moreby. Lucky for us the police stopped the big boats that were motoring through. At the sandbar we dragged the kayak over it and left Jan and Helen behind.

Back on the water we seemed to be catching some paddlers but as we were crossing another boat channel, the police stopped us and let the boats go by. I couldn’t believe it. Here we were in a race trying to break an aluminium double kayak record and we get stopped. As minutes flew by and the big boat wash bounced us up and down and the rich people on board the luxury boats drank wine and ate expensive cheese, I was happy that I was paddling a tin bath rather than be in a huge boat built for the rich.

When we got back to paddling a stupid boat owner somehow squeezed between the shoreline and us. Other big boats were cruising down the channel where the other boat supposed to have been. When the two big waves collided we just happened to be in the middle. What a lift we got. I was surprised the kayak was so stable. From then on the channel was bubbling with boat wash and the tin bath bounced. Within 2 kilometres of the end the boats increased in size and quantity but far worse were the dragon boats, outriggers and surf boats returning from the race. They were all over the place, most out of control and being more a hazard than the boats. We were lucky not to mowed down but somehow we dodged them. Some of the surf skis around us were not so lucky, not only were they made to swim they had about five oars bearing down on them. What a mess, more like a war zone. It seemed as if we were in the right boat after all. No one wanted to bump into us.

As we crossed the finish line after 1 hour and 37 minutes we felt pretty good, the boat had performed well, although a rudder would have been nice. I now think it’s nearly ready for a quiet paddle from Bunbury to Perth. Just need to make a rudder.

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Mick Mantell won the long plastic class overall in our PRS ski but because he was in the over 45 class instead of the open he received a T shirt instead of the $150.00 prize.

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A Story from Dave Boldy

I took delivery of my new Spirit PRS plastic ski at the start line of yesterday’s Classic Paddle, thanks to CDU (what lovely people). It turned out to be a good move, as I managed a respectable 3rd in Open LP despite the best efforts of Qantas and my children. Qantas had got me home fairly late Saturday evening from interstate, and my children had kindly donated to me a cold that had me coughing and feeling generally not like racing yesterday. Conditions suited me just fine: tail wind and lumpy in places, and the PRS is as stable as any other Long Plastic. As I expected, I was below 100% with an alarmingly high heart-rate and big green goobers of flem every few minutes. So I slowed my rating and tried to paddle at a tempo that would not result in a repeat of the ‘spew incident’ I had in the Moore River race last December. After the early chaos where it’s impossible to know what other plastics are where, Mick Mantel came cruising by in another PRS – he had the CDU demo boat. I didn’t see anything else plastic all race, and was wash riding Molokai skis as they came by. So getting a place was down to having one of a handful of clearly quicker boats.

There’s now a class-within-the-class for Long Plastic – those who’ve got the PRS and those who don’t. That’s a pity, as racing in evenly matched boats creates genuine competition. Making a new class for Long-Long-Plastics addresses that issue, but creates yet another class when in most Marathon races there are already plenty of classes. Any more and we can all win our class every time, which is meaningless. So I think it’s a bit of a dilemma at the moment!

Dave Boldy

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Every Uni semester I get the opportunity to share the joys of kayaking with some Outdoor Education students. The session starts off with a brief summery of my life adventures. This either lifts their spirits or make them feel tired just thinking about what I have done. Then we get into water and they have the opportunity to have some fun, to learn some skills and strokes and try a large number of different types of craft.

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110 Fishin' BuddyFishin' Buddy

Simple Clamp On & GO
& Find the Fish

The 110 Fishin' Buddy offers a 4 level grayscale 160V x 128H 4" display, Single Beam sonar with 1000 Watts PTP power output. The ultimate in portability, with an ergonomic clamp mount designed to use nearly anywhere. No rigging, wiring or transducer to mount.

Just 6 AA batteries provide hours of on-water enjoyment.


Display 4.0" diagonal 160V x 128H FSTN LCD
Sonar Single Beam Down 200 kHz / 34˚ @ -10db Depth: 240 ft.
Shaft Length 24" Fixed Pole
Power Output 125 Watts (RMS) 1000 Watts (Peak-to-Peak)


Available in other models and colour screen.

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Sea Kayaking Training Courses

Have you bought a boat from us and want to get more experience in the ocean? If so Les Allen will be conducting courses mid November. Les Allen is an Australian Canoeing National Training Provider, Level 3 Advanced Sea Kayak Instructor and Assessor. He is also an avid sea kayaker who has paddled over 3,000 km of the West Australian coast, Bass Straight and the East Coast of Tasmania and southern Thailand.

Les will be running Sunday sea kayaking courses for novice and more experienced paddlers. There will be 3 different instructional courses, day trips and weekends away. These courses are available for all paddlers with small sea kayaks, like the Gecko, Discovery 15, Contour or any other small or longer sea kayaks.

Let me know if you are interested.
Cost: $30.00 for 1.5 hours.

For Bookings 9378 1333

Sea Kayaking Courses

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Leonie & I around the camp fire near the Arctic Sea. Drying clothes. It had been a wet and very cold few days.

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