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
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
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
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
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
Full size performance core blades
FEATURES & FIT OPTIONSCreate 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.
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
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
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
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.
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.
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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