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