With all the rain we have been having there has been several paddlers enjoy a few runs on the Avon River. A little bit unusual for this time of year but everything seems to be changing. The river could be hovering around that 0.5 - 0.65 this weekend if the rain continues to go inland. So whilst some paddlers are battling it out in the Island to Island Race at Ascot on Sunday, others down south ski practising for the Anaconda Race, there will be many paddling in the white water, which we don't often have the opportunity to do in October.
I have the start of a cold at the moment, so I'm not quite sure what I will be doing this weekend.
Did you paddle on Monday, the Queens birthday. It was absolutely perfect weather for paddling. It couldn't get better than that. This time of year is one of the best times to paddle, not too hot and not too cold. Get out there..
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Many of the paddling community were at Lawrence Greed’s 50th birthday party on Saturday night. (He’s catching me up only 7 years behind. I think we should invest in an old paddlers nursing home.) Whilst paddlers danced and talked away the night, Lawrence's wife Anita had prepared a huge food spread. It was a good night.
Lawrence is always happy to show new paddlers the correct paddling technique. You often see him at the club with a paddle in his hand, paddling through the air showing others how it is done. After beating in last weeks race I think he should concentrate on putting it in the water, rather than paddling on dry land, he might just become stronger.
Lawrence is always happy to show new paddlers the correct paddling technique. You often see him at the club with a paddle in his hand, paddling through the air showing others how it is done. After beating in last weeks race I think he should concentrate on putting it in the water, rather than paddling on dry land, he might just become stronger.
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FITNESS TRAINING starts Saturday
Back to Plastics but Fibreglass boats are welcome too.......
Our Saturday morning fitness training will start on Saturday 4th, 7.30am start at Sandy Beach Reserve. $5.00 a session. We are going to promote plastic boats. So everyone who paddles a plastic boat will go into the draw for a $50.00 gift voucher. Winner or loser you have the same chance to win.
ALL PADDLERS MUST WEAR A PFD
Steve Pilton will be running most of the sessions with myself taking over when he can’t make it. We start this Saturday 4th October.
Our Saturday morning fitness training will start on Saturday 4th, 7.30am start at Sandy Beach Reserve. $5.00 a session. We are going to promote plastic boats. So everyone who paddles a plastic boat will go into the draw for a $50.00 gift voucher. Winner or loser you have the same chance to win.
ALL PADDLERS MUST WEAR A PFD
Steve Pilton will be running most of the sessions with myself taking over when he can’t make it. We start this Saturday 4th October.
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Checking out the rapids on the Athabasca River. The rapids look small but there were some big holes and huge waves when paddling them. Tony & I portaged one grade 5 but paddled all the grade 3 & 4s. When we were paddling in the wilderness in a fully loaded canoe we had to take more care and have more respect for the white water.
Rock formations downstream of the Grand Rapid. For the next 150kms there were several grade 3 & 4 rapids.
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The new Performance Racing Ski
Why not try the brand new Spirit Performance Racing Ski. It’s much faster than any other plastic racing ski and a similar speed to some fiberglass ski’s. Give us a call. 93781333
Terry (T2) on the Plastic Performance Racing Ski
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Epic V10 Skis
A fully adjustable footbrace combines with a high capacity venturi drain to keep water out. The single footwell and front deck cutaway allows for a closer, more powerful stroke. The adjustable footbrace with self adjusting pedals will accommodate paddlers from 5'3" to 6'7" in height. Smaller paddlers will be better served with our V10L surf ski.
Weight: Club Construction (Fibreglass) 17 kg.
Performance Construction 15 kg.
Ultra Construction 11.5 kg.
Length: 6.5 m (21'4
Width: 43.5 cm (17-1/8
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Excalibur (Paddling Perfection)
Excalibur (Paddling Perfection)
This long and sleek kayak the Excalibur is used in New Zealand’s ultra-rough ‘Coast to Coast’ annual race across the South Island, the yearly ‘Motu Challenge’ in the North Island, and many other multi-sport events in NZ and Australia. It is the kayak for competition at the highest level.
The Excalibur handles flat water easily and is very good, in the right hands on less technical white-water rivers, and rough open waters. Its proven hull shape has helped create winners. The kayak is light and manoeuvrable yet offers good stability and great speed.
Suitable for larger paddlers.
Paddler weight range: 120kgs
Length: 5.7m
Beam: 55cm
Weight: 14kgs
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Basic Flatwater Skills Course
Basic Flatwater Skills Course
Sunday October 12th. 9.00am - 12.00The 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.
$60.00 with own boat$75.00 boat suppliedPrivate lessons available Saturday Morning.
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UP COMING RACES
Transplant Games
4-11 October – Calling for Paddlers and VolunteersSat 4 October - Transplant Australia Games is being hosted by the City of Belmont with Ascot Kayak Club running the kayak section.
Cancelled Sun 5 October – Ascot kayak Club Flotilla of craft
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Island to Island Marathon - Sun 5 October
DETAILS
Registration: Sunday 5 October 2008, 7:30 – 8:30am at Ascot Kayak Club, Ascot.
Car Shuffle: Not required.
Briefing: 8:45am.
Start: Ascot Kayak Club, Fauntleroy Avenue, Ascot. Circuit race covering the area from Ron Courtney Island, Garvey Park, Ascot to Clarkson Reserve, Maylands and through Ascot Waters.
Distance: 11.7 kilometres. Short Course – 6.1 kilometres. Junior Course – 3.9 kilometres.
Portages: None
Classes: Age, then Gender, then Craft – dependent on number of paddlers (minimum 3 per class).
Finish: (at start) Ascot Kayak Club, end of Fauntleroy Avenue, Ascot.
Enquires: marathon@canoewa.asn.au
Registration: Sunday 5 October 2008, 7:30 – 8:30am at Ascot Kayak Club, Ascot.
Car Shuffle: Not required.
Briefing: 8:45am.
Start: Ascot Kayak Club, Fauntleroy Avenue, Ascot. Circuit race covering the area from Ron Courtney Island, Garvey Park, Ascot to Clarkson Reserve, Maylands and through Ascot Waters.
Distance: 11.7 kilometres. Short Course – 6.1 kilometres. Junior Course – 3.9 kilometres.
Portages: None
Classes: Age, then Gender, then Craft – dependent on number of paddlers (minimum 3 per class).
Finish: (at start) Ascot Kayak Club, end of Fauntleroy Avenue, Ascot.
Enquires: marathon@canoewa.asn.au
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2008 Brookfield Multiplex Classic Paddle – Sun 19 October
Get your entries in for this year's Brookfield Multiplex Classic Paddle - 12km race, starts at the Narrows Bridge; or a 4km race from Point Walter; Both finish at Stirling Bridge, Fremantle.
Early bird discount applies on online entries by October 9.
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Second Hand Boats
Riot Sea Kayak fairly good condition $900 Bargain
High Deck Wizard K1. Kevlar. Great for Avon Descent. 12kgs. $1500.00
Dominator White Water K1. Full Kevlar. Excellent Condition $1500.00
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Of course I don't like mentioning it, but here is Alaine relaxing yet again. I bet you guys are now feeling sorry for me having to paddle so much on my own.
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