Week 1/June
Lost & Stolen
Lost on Railway Pde, Bassendean near the CDU shop. Brand new Red Finn with rudder, pod knee/thigh bars and a stainless steel locking ring bolted just behind the seat. Only two in the state with all those features. Ring Terry at CDU if you see this boat floating around. 9378 1333
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Dwellingup Adventures
has a new website - go to http://www.dwellingupadventures.com.au/
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Warren River Paddling: Pemberton - Northcliffe
There's some delightful paddling on this river (avoid at flood times - logs can be dangerous), flat water and white water. One of the best places for groups to stay is Watermark Kilns, about midway between the two towns. The owners are happy to help paddlers with their car shuffles but this year will be away between 17 Sept and 20 October. Whilst the caretakers are looking after the accomodation they wil not be able to help with the car shuffles at this time. For more info' on this ideally located & comfortable converted tobacco kiln & marron farm (yes, you can buy your supper - absolutely fresh!) contact Trevor or Jeanette, <>hulcup@westnet.com.au
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Walyunga National Park - from Steve Strachan, Ranger
Steve is very happy with the response by paddlers to last year's requests for co-operation regarding the 'rules' of the Park and says thanks to all. For new paddlers here is a summary of his requests:
Please . . .
obey STOP sign and speed limits;
take home paddling rubbish - such as gaffa tape, mars bars wrappers, foam bits, etc;
take note of park hours: 8am to 5pm and plan your valley trips accordingly;
keep gear off the garden beds.
Water Level
Once the water starts to flow (shortly?) Steve will be recording the level when necessary (couple of times/week and when there are dramatic changes) 9487 8855. 
Together with what's available on Water & Rivers Commission website (Great Nth Hway, Toodyay) and what paddlers send in when they're paddling at Walyunga we should know when it's worth getting up extra extra early for a valley run. 
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Lots of White Water News . . .
The latest white water news is available in full <http://www.iinet.net.au/~rokhor/canoe/locpad.html>here or email <mailto:burky@iinet.net.au>burky or <mailto:batesj@tnet.com.au>Penny with your email address to receive it hot off the press, so to speak. In a nutshell:-
Next Race: Walyunga to Bells, Sunday, 15th June. Meet at Walyunga Top Car Park at 12 midday - for those paddlers with basic white water skills.
Future Race Costs will be increased to $15.00 for CWA members and $25.00 for non members.  <http://www.iinet.net.au/~rokhor/canoe/locpad.html>Find out why
National White Water Championships are on!!  Bridgetown, 27th - 31st August. More news later. 
WANTED! organiser of fund raising movie evening
How would you like to spend 10 hours with experienced paddlers to do whatever you desire? Yes, you can choose your reward! Just volunteer for the above - would suit up and coming down river paddler(s): organise the venue,sale of tickets,advertising, and generally run the night. More details Penny Bates 9299 6512 <mailto:batesj@tnet.com.au>batesj@tnet.com.au
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Compulsory CDU White Water Briefing
This briefing is compulsory for all paddlers wanting to enrol in CDU Avon Descent White Water training courses: Thursday 5th June (today) or Friday 6th June at the Canoeing Down Under Shop, 144 Railway Parade, Bassendean (Near Railway Museum)
Time: 7.00pm Cost: Free
The briefing is necessary to ensure paddlers know the following: what equipment and clothing is required; food and drink; meeting places for each trip; skill level required; safety procedures; white water techniques; transport. Please book which session is convenient for you. Ring Terry 9378 1333. Please tell others who may not be able to be reached by email.
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UWA Paddle Challenge
Go <http://www.canoewa.asn.au/raceresults/index.html>here for results. There's also a pic on my redesigned front page and link to a few other pics. Are you there?
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From Last News . . .
The Finnish paddler wanting to do the Avon Descent was kindly offered the loan of a boat (a Finn, of course) by Roger Smith, AKC.
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Wanted
Down River Boat, preferably in reasonable condition although any boat considered. Please contact Ben 0403 322 611 or <mailto:mercerb@pto.wa.gov.au>mercerb@pto.wa.gov.au

Finn sit on, Affinity - good condition 9399 2735 anytime or <mailto:martin_ridley@hotmail.com>martin_ridley@hotmail.com

A "Darryl" kayak seat. Believed to have been moulded to Darryl Long's bum, it's the only kayak seat I can sit in for any length of time. Please phone Marty 08 9734 2316 or email <mailto:mart@geo.net.au>mart@geo.net.au

Finn kayak (sit-in) For beginner. Please contact Sarah on 0402 553 767 or on <sarah.kepert@health.wa.gov.au>sarah.kepert@health.wa.gov.au

Finn Surfinn sit-on-top kayak, in good condition. Contact Andy on 9261 8534 daytime or <mailto:andymel@au1.ibm.com>andymel@au1.ibm.com

Week 2/June
 Have Your Say! From Vicki Winfield, CALM
Excerpt: "The Department of CALM is currently planning for new visitor facilities in the Warren Region in the south west of the state. This extends from Black Point to Denmark along the coast and inland almost to Mt. Barker, Bridgetown and Nannup. As part of the planning process we are keen to hear about the needs of paddlers . . . we would be pleased to hear what access and facilities you would like to see along the rivers." 

All paddlers are invited to attend a follow-up meeting to be held at a later date.

Go <http://www.iinet.net.au/~rokhor/canoe/calmwarren.html>here to read full text of CALM's request. Your input should be e-mailed to Vicki Winfield at vickiw@calm.wa.gov.au or mailed to DCLM, Regional Office, Brain St., Manjimup WA 6258
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Avon Entries
There's just three weeks till the closing date, July 4 - so get your entries in.
Swim test may be done at scrutineering, though the handbook says, "by scrutineering". I have checked with the organisers, RLSS.
Teams of four need to print out or photocopy extra competitor details pages of the entry form.
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Wild Water Special Announcement - from burky (aka Paul Burke)
Walyunga to Bell's race to be held this Sunday, 15th June will not be held due to lack of water. Instead:-
Meet at Barrett St (off Great Nth Hwy)  Registration 12-12.30 pm.  Briefing 12.45 pm. Paddle upstream to the start. Race start 1.45 pm. Free sausage sizzle and drink afterwards. Novices especially welcome. Helmets and PFD to be worn.
Proudly sponsored by Canoeing Down Under
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Canoeing Down Under: Lecture - Avon Descent Nutrition & Injury
Monday, June 16, at 7.30pm, at the Bayswater Family Centre, Murray Street, (cnr Crowther) Bayswater
Cost: $5.00 . Presenter: Rae Collis - Qualified Naturopath & Exercise Physiologist
Must book - limited places. Ring Terry or Alaine 9378 1333.
Topics include: Diet - training, pre-race, during race & after; hydration, fatigue & cramp, inflammatory injuries
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Avon Swim Test
This Sunday, 15th June, at Sandy Beach Reserve, Bassendean, 9.00am
Cost: Donation to the junior fund. Ring Terry at Canoeing Down Under 9378 1333 to confirm.
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Paddlers' Dinner Party Trivia
What do "racecar" and "kayak" have in common? (Answer: see below)
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Avon Descenters: Day One Ti-trees Water Level
Thanks to Will Blackshaw who sent in the reading from the wooden gauge in the trees for Saturday, 7th June - 0.15 m (WRC reading, Stirling Tce., Toodyay , 10.04 m) - "paddleable but plenty of portage".

From last year's experience I have found that 10.14m at Stirling Tce. is about the minimum required if you don't want to portage (about 0.2m on wooden gauge in trees), but every year is a bit different.
If paddlers send in the wooden gauge reading I will put on the same page as Walyunga's paddler readings.
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Event Reminder
Slalom Race No 2: Sunday 15th June 2003, now at Hester Park. Reg. 9-10am; Official Briefing 9.45am
Course setting 8-9am (helpers required urgently); Pre-Race Coaching 9-10am
Body Number Distribution 10.15am; Race Briefing - 10.30am
Race Start, Run 1 - 10.45am; Run 2 - 11.45am
We desperately need volunteers to help run the race. Please email me <mailto:artgraph@iinet.net.au>artgraph@iinet.net.au if you can help on the day.
More information for competitors and volunteers is available from Margaret Jeffery at the above address.
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For Sale
Marine Transceiver 27 Mhz. GME Electrophone GX292. As new condition - been used once in a protective sleeve. Requirement under safety legislation for sea kayaking. $195 with books. Contact Brad Reed 0417 900 752
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Wanted
Two or three man semi-enclosed Canadian canoes eg. 'Bushranger' model/style. Need enough canoes to seat 7 people in regular tour group. Please contact Mark at Wander Inn, Bunbury, 0419 383724 or 97213242.

Kayak - sit in - Perception Acadia - Brian 9228 1265 or email <>kabri@ozemail.com.au
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Lost
Wettie, black/blue Ripcurl shortjohn wetsuit, left at Garrat Rd Bridge carpark 6:30pm, Monday 9/6/03. If you have seen it call Martin on 9399 2735, 0417 936 383, or <mailto:martin_rifley@hotmail.com>martin_rifley@hotmail.com
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Found
and returned to its owner: a paddle lost last September at Emu Falls (but looking pretty crappy after 9 months outdoors!) Still the owner was pleased to be reunited!
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Paddlers' Dinner Party Trivia Answer
They're the same whether they are read left to right or right to left (palindromes). (Sent in by Merv Francis)