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Week 1/November
The Blackwood
in late Spring
Kevin Piper reports that the Blackwood below Bridgetown was paddleable
(just) in plastic canoes on weekend of 1st and 2nd November
(WRC level on internet was about 10.9m at Bridgetown) but not
for much longer - couple of weeks?
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New
Pic on Home Page
<http://www.iinet.net.au/~rokhor/canoe/index.html>Some
summer paddling.
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Preston
River, Boyanup - Bunbury
There's now <http://www.iinet.net.au/~rokhor/canoe/preston.html>some
notes on this paddle on the website, but you'll probably have
to wait for rain to paddle it. Thanks to Peter Fitzgerald and
playboater, Alex Fox, who enjoyed the wave at the Boyanup weir.
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Men's
Health
Ocean Racing
The season has started in NSW. WA's race is January 17.
<http://www.iinet.net.au/~rokhor/canoe/locpad.html>Go here
for more info' or contact Dean Gardiner <mailto:dean@oceanpaddler.com>dean@oceanpaddler.com
- a newsletter is available to keep you up to date.
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Main
Peak
Bay 2 Beach
<http://www.canoewa.asn.au/raceresults/bay2beach2003.html>Results
are here - light winds, blue skies, huge turnout - a great event
(congratulations to the organisers) - 19 sea kayaks as well
as about 160 other sea going craft from outriggers to short plastic
skis. Matt Coutts won the sea kayak class and most improved paddler
award goes to Fitzy from Bunbury, 6th in that class. First across
the line was a double ski paddled by Peter Leaversuch and Greg
Tate. <http://www.iinet.net.au/~rokhor/canoe/by2bchpics03.html>Some
pics.
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Wanted
2 second hand canoes - either 2 person kayaks or a Hawaiian
Style canoe with paddles preferably for family of five - Mum
& Dad and three boys aged 10, 13 & 16 years. Any condition
for a reasonable price. Contact on 0404 009 641 or <mailto:rgmullane@iprimus.com.au>rgmullane@iprimus.com.au
M.I. 415 in good condition for Swan Canoe Club, contact
Colin Priest 9446 5505. Leave message if no answer.
TK1 or similar: age or looks not important, just looking
for something light for under $500 Paula Davis 9328 7890 <mailto:pdavis@multiline.com.au>pdavis@multiline.com.au
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Week 2/November
White Water
Paddlers
Collie River below Wellington Dam has been paddleable (but a
bit rocky) during this week with water release 0.75m & above.
<http://www.iinet.net.au/~rokhor/canoe/waterlevcoll.html>Go
here to check the water level for the weekend - Sunday is likely
to be better than Saturday. (Farmers have to order their irrigation
water up to 28 hours in advance and this info is available on
Harvey Water's website.)
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Get
in Quick!
If you'd like to learn to eskimo roll for the summer season at
Collie the Thursday sessions at Belmont Pool (7:30 pm) will continue
until December 4 then break for the holiday period, resuming
first Thursday in February. Enquiries - contact Dennis, 9342
0305 (h) or 0419 959 048.
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Learn
to Paddle - Joy White, Pres, AKC
Ascot Kayak Club is conducting a four-hour "Canoeing
for kids" certificated introductory course led by a
qualified instructor. The course is to be held in the next week
and bookings are essential, the cost is $23.30 per person including
insurance. Eve Regnaud is the contact person 9274 4876 or 0409
291 085.
AKC is also taking names for the four-hour adult certificated
introductory course, which is also to be held very soon at
a cost of $25.50 including insurance.
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From
Canoeing Down Under
Sea Kayaking
Course:-
Lecture: Tuesday 18th Nov 7.15pm; Evening River Skill Session:
Thurs 20th Nov, 5.45pm; Sea Paddles: Saturday 22nd Nov &
Sunday 30th November. Fee: $250.00. If you have bought a Sea
or Estuary Kayak from Canoeing Down Under $150.00.
Also day and overnight trips for participants later. Please register
your interest 9378 1333.
Demo Day:- Sunday 16th Nov., Sandy Beach Reserve, West
Road, Bassendean, 9.00am to 12.30pm
Please note: free demos also any day by appointment: 9378 1333.
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Albany
Canoe Club
Calendar has been updated to end February, 2004 - <http://www.iinet.net.au/~rokhor/canoe/albanycc.html>go
here.
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Marathon
2 - Pinjarra to Ravenswood
<http://www.canoewa.asn.au/raceresults/Marathon2PinRavenswood.html>Results
here (canoeing association)
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Event
Reminders
Slalom
Summer Race 2:
Sunday 16th November at Hester Park. Course setting takes place
8am-9am
Registration 8am - 9am - entry fee $10 seniors, $5 juniors. Briefing
9am (five runs). Enquiries - Margaret 9293 1909 More details
2000m Handicap Sprint Regatta - Canning Bridge: Sun 16
November 6.30 - 9.00 am. Prize money on offer - queries please
call Ramon Andersson 0407 426 596. <http://www.iinet.net.au/~rokhor/canoe/locpad.html>More
details
The BankWest Channel Seven Classic Paddle - Sunday, 23rd
November. Closing date for entries: Friday, 14th. <http://www.iinet.net.au/~rokhor/canoe/locpad.html>More
details Enquiries: <mailto:dhunt@rlsswa.com.au>dhunt@rlsswa.com.au
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Wanted
Single Downriver Kayak in good condition. Kevlar or similar lightweight.
Please contact Mike 0419 925 290 or <mailto:mstevens@rcrtom.com.au>mstevens@rcrtom.com.au
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Week 4/November
New Zealand Tour For Junior Down River
Paddlers - From Ben Jones
To give us a picture of numbers could any interested parties
please contact Ben Jones
<mailto:downriverpaddler@tpg.com.au>downriverpaddler@tpg.com.au
(or for further details).
Downriver New Zealand Selection Policy NOW Available:
http://www.canoe.org.au/pdf_rules/ss-2004wildwaterteamsupplement-VA.pdf
See clause 5 (other clauses not relevent to NZ tour)
Please pass this information on to any interested paddlers
Selection will occur at the
Schools Event at Eildon VIC (visit
http://slalom.canoevic.org.au/news/index.htm)
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Course
Change: from Donnybrook Marathon Committee 25/11/03
Mountain Bike: after Yabberup Hall the course will
be on the left hand side of the main road to the changeover
with the runner (just past Trevena Road), not on the firebreak/sandy
old railway track as in previous years.
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New
from Finn Kayaks
Our local entrepreneurial kayak manufacturer, Alwyn, has now
come up with a sea kayak.
What you will want to know:- fibreglass, 5.1m long, adjustable
footrests, front hatch, day hatch and large oval hatch, bulkheaded
behind seat. It retails at around $1600 and is available from
Finn stockists. There will be a double version available within
a few weeks.
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War
Games
Members of the Sea Kayak Club were surprised by four navy ships
AND a submarine speeding south whilst the paddlers were en route
to Rottnest on Friday morning. Not being sure if they were friend
or foe the paddlers decided to hide behind the 2m swells and
white caps until the flotilla had passed.
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BankWest
Channel Seven Classic Paddle
Perth to Freo Race results are here: <>http://www.lifesavingwa.com.au/
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News
from Martin Kier at Blunt Kayaks -
Those paddling Riot boats did very well at the recent Oz team
selection for the Australian Freestyle team to compete in the
Pre Worlds 2004 at Penrith White Water Stadium. Rob Parker (
paddling an Air 55) in an awesome and very consistent display
of Freestyle paddling totally dominated winning the Men's K1
events on both days. Robin Bell, paddling a Riot Tekno,
won the Saturday Men's C1 event in a very strong field. Ali "Loop
de Loop" Parker, paddled a Riot Air 45 and came third on
both days. Anita Cowley also paddling a Riot Air 45, won the
Junior Women's K1 and once again will be representing Australia
at the Pre Worlds. (Riot boats are available in WA from Tom
Suffling, 9259 0749).
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Wanted
to Hire
A mould for a Canadian canoe, can anybody help, please? Eric
Birnie <mailto:ebirnie@tccgroup.com.au>ebirnie@tccgroup.com.au
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Wanted
to Buy
Two Bouyancy Vests suitable for 9 and 10 year olds. Phone
Andrew on 0411 556 927
Fibreglass Surf Ski to suit 5' 3 paddler for surf racing
Ph Joey 0439943450 or <mailto:jcronin@healthway.wa.gov.au>jcronin@healthway.wa.gov.au
Single Sit-on Kayak, similar to Infinity or Finn, in good
condition, length 4m or over, wanted for general fitness.
please contact nicky 0402 135 662 or <mailto:Velvetdoll@msn.com>Velvetdoll@msn.com
Endorfin plastic ski. Plse phone Dan Fisher 0419 944 019
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