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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The cake was very nice!
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!!!!!
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.
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Epic Skis
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
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
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
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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“ 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.
