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Use of Log books

Club members are strongly encouraged to maintain simple paddling log books detailing their training, paddling sessions, and trips. While you could simply use a school exercise book bought from your newsagent/supermarket. It is better to use a spreadsheet, or if you have a smart phone use the paddle log app.

Log books serve a number of purposes.

  • Activity record – useful if, at some point in the future, you wish to show your experience to –
    • indicate your skill level to a trip organiser so that they will feel happy to have you join a trip
    • show your commitment should you ask the club to subsidise any formal training and certification
    • contribute your prior experience toward some sort of certificate
  • Training record – showing how regularly you are training and what type of training
  • Personal record – maintain a personal record of your paddling experiences and trips

You might think about including the following information. If you use a spreadsheet, use a format that you can potentially import into a logbook app (see the paddle log app format).

  • Session number
  • Date and times
  • Destination
  • Purpose
  • Canoe/kayak used
  • Conditions
  • Participants
  • Leader / trainder / organiser
  • General comments
  • Signature

Get your buddy, trainer, or leader to sign your log book

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Internet Links

Canoe Clubs

The old, original UQCC web site
clubs.sport.uq.edu.au/uqcanoe/

Australian Canoeing
www.canoe.org.au

Queensland Canoeing Inc
www.qld.canoe.org.au

Queensland Canoeing Calendar
www.qld.canoe.org.au/calendar/

Queensland Sea Kayak Club
http://www.qldseakayak.canoe.org.au

Springfield Centenary Canoe Club
http://sccc.canoe.org.au

Training

Animated paddling techniques

A great collection of step by step instructions demonstrating good paddling and rescue techniques. The animations are really good. Use it to improve your technique and develop your abilities.

http://kayakpaddling.net

Paddling Information

2015 Code of conduct on the Brisbane river

With input from Queensland Canoeing

http://www.uqcanoeclub.net/archives/assets/2015assets/brisbane_river_code_conduct.pdf

Upstream Paddle
www.upstreampaddle.com

Sea Kayak Rolling Techniques

A long list of rolling techniques complete with diagrams and instructional video.

http://www.qajaqrolls.com

USK (University of Sea Kayaking) Site

A great collection of sea kayaking articles. Improve your knowledge and skills.

http://www.useakayak.org

Weather Links

Bureau of Meteorology
www.bom.gov.au

General Links

UQ Sport, The University of Queensland
www.uqsport.uq.edu.au

Go! Girls Outdoors – a resource for women in outdoor education and recreation

Started by an ex-club member. Link up to a wider world of out door activities, experience, ideas, and people.

www.girlsoutdoors.org

Shops & Hire

Brizyak Kayak Hire

Website: brizyakkayakhire.com

Goodtime Boardsurfing Company

Website: www.goodtime.com.au

Adventure Outlet: Kayaking and outdoor centre

Website: www.adventureoutlet.com.au
Contact: www.adventureoutlet.com.au/contact_us.htm

Tech Information

Electrical Gear

Electrical connexions on your boat need to be waterproof. For this you need IP67 or IP 68 rated gear. Suppliers include –

  • RS online (Australia) – large catalogue of electrical components, including IP67/68 grades

Kayak repairs

Some kayak parts can be harder to find. Suppliers include –

  • UES (international) Pty Ltd – http://www.uesint.com
    Replacement rubber hatch seals (e.g. dagger or Sequel sea kayaks). Non-slip rubber tape, rubber rollers, and rubber buffers. Also a variety of other (non-marine) specialist components.

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Irregular Events

The club hosts periodic activities through the year. These are typically training and skills activities, and are held as the need arises. Similar training may also take place during normal Saturday morning and weekly paddle sessions

If you are interested in the activity, please email the organiser (even if it is not scheduled).

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Saturday Social Paddles

The club holds club social paddles on many Saturday mornings, especially new members. It’s a good chance to pick up tips from more experienced members and meet others. Sessions start at 8:30 AM, and all members are encouraged to come along.

Duration: ~1 hour and longer depending on the group and their interests
Paddle type: Flatwater
Bring: Hat, a long sleeved shirt, a water bottle, sunscreen, dark glasses, and suitable footwear. Money if it is a market paddle. Food if it is a barbecue or breakfast paddle.
Location: University of Queensland website calendar. Some may be run as an extended social paddle to the markets (check the calendar for these too).

Visitors wishing to try out paddling and check out the club should attend an on-water induction session that usually precedes this activity)

Social Saturday Calendar

Held on Saturday mornings with even numbered dates.

Paddles start at 8:30 AM on days when no inductions are scheduled (inductions are on odd numbered Saturday mornings (or other days).

If no dates are listed, please email enquiries or check back here closer to the date.

 

OTHER POTENTIAL REGULAR WEEKEND PADDLE ACTIVITIES ON THE RIVER

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Past Flatwater Events (2007)


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Event List

Summer Racing Series 07

A series of fun river races for club members of all skill levels. The races are handicapped, so anyone has a decent chance to win the prize, no matter how good a paddler they aren’t…. It’s held on Wednesday afternoons over the summer period. All members are encouraged to participate.

Race times, details, and results (so far) are available here


Duration: January-March-or more
Paddle type: Flatwater

Night Paddle to the Park

Ever paddled in the dark? Well here’s a chance to try.

The plan is to paddle up-river to the park at Long Pocket (a bit beyond the radio tower). We’ll stop there for some food and a picnic, then paddle back to the shed.

GRADE: 1
PADDLE TYPE: Flat water
WHEN: Friday the 27th of April
WHERE: Meet at the club shed at 6:30 PM
TIME: 6:30PM till about 9:30PM
DISTANCE: Approx 5km each way (yes, that’s 10 km total)
DURATION: ~3 hrs
WHAT TO BRING

  • LIGHTS – bring lights for the front AND back of yourself/your boat.
    LED Bicycle lights/headlamps are good (front & back). The higher they are fixed, the more visible they are. Make sure they are securely fixed.
  • Food to be negotiated depending on interest.
  • Mosquito repellent!
  • Some prior experience required.

RSVP: 20th April 2007 – but get in quick, as boats may fill up quickly.
CONTACT: Jitka – flatwater rep

No lights = No go!

A flyer is available for this trip

Rous River, Tweed Valley NSW

Get into the semester with paddle from Tumbulgum (on the Tweed River), travelling up the Rous River (pronounced “Russ”) with the tide to the limit of the tidal range (just past the boat harbour bridge (~20 km). There are exit points after 10 km and 15 km if needed. We will be taking sea kayaks, and slower paddlers will use Rosco kayaks.

Distance: 19.5 km (exits at 10km and 15 km if needed)
Date: Sat 21 July – the weekend between O-week and the start of semester
Duration: 1 Day
Grade: 1 – note 19.5 km is 5 km longer than a normal grade 1 trip. However, it is with the tide.
Paddle type: Sea kayaking / Flatwater
Requirements:

  1. Basic fitness
  2. Skills training session. You must have already attended a training session at the St Lucia Shed
  3. Prior bookings are essential

Gear: sunscreen, hat, warm clothes, organise transport and food
Basic Costs: Kayak usage donation / petrol money
Meet: Club shed – Time to be announced here
Destination: Rous River, NSW
Contact: Michael Wynne

Southbank social paddle – Sat 1 Sept 2007

A social kayak down to Southbank for coffee/brunch, and then returning with the tide after 10 AM.

Paddle type: Flatwater
Distance: 12 km (2x 6km)
Grade: 1
Meet: 8:30-9:00 AM at Club shed – after the normal 7:30 AM saturday paddle
Duration: a bit over an hour paddling each way (plus however long brunch takes).
Contact: Arlene (social representative)

Club championships – Sat, 6 Oct 07
Thanks Anaconda

Anaconda catalogue

The inaugural UQ Canoe Club Championships will be on Saturday 6 October at 8.45am at the shed (after the midsemester break). It will be a fun day with a range of races including sprints, novelty races and relays. There are also restricted categories for the beginners. After the races we will have a barbeque (~12:30 PM).

Anaconda has generously sponsored the day with some fantastic prizes including –

  • A Denali hike tent
  • A Mountainsmith backpack
  • A Tactical headlamp

An information flyer is also available with all the details
Hope to see you there!


Date: Saturday, 6 October
Meet: 8.45 AM at the Club shed
Cost: $5
Sponsor: Anaconda
Contact: Paul (President)

Spring Racing Series – second semester 07

A series of fun river races for club members of all skill levels. The races are handicapped, so anyone has a decent chance to win the prize, no matter how good a paddler they aren’t…. It’s held on Wednesday afternoons over part of second semester. All members are encouraged to participate.

Race times, details, and results (so far) are available here

Duration: Starts Wed Aug 22
Contact: Dave Loveridge (vice president)

River cleanup paddle – Sunday 21 Oct 07

Fresh-clean-river / Save some marine life / Lets-get-out-the-Canadian-canoes trip… and Barbeque!
Everyone is invited to come on this paddle with a purpose. We’ve all seen (and collected) rubbish that floats down the river. It’s ugly, degrades the environment, and harms the animals that have to live amongst it. This paddle aims to tidy up our bit of the river, collect as much rubbish as we can, and have a bit of a fun and exercise while doing it. We plan to start at Oxley Creek and paddle down to the UQ club shed (with the tide). Afterwards there is an option for a swim in the Uni pool.

Later in the day there is also a barbeque a few suburbs away – it’s BYO (drink and food).

RSVP by Saturday to Fiona.
This will help with the organisation of boats and/or barbeque.


killed turtle
Sick or dead marine and bird life that have ingested rubbish are regularly found in Moreton bay. Not all survive. To see what killed this little green turtle, click here.
More infomation about plastic in the sea is here and here
Sealed fate!
Data collected about river litter will be used to help compare what’s found in the river to what is washed up in the bay. A litter data bank is run by Dunwich State School and Secondary Dept Marine Science Students to collect information and increase public awareness of the problem of the growing amount of litter occurring on Moreton bay island beaches.

 

Date: Sunday 21 October
Time: 7 AM at the club Shed
Distance: 7.25 km
Duration: ~3 hrs
Route: Oxley Creek to UQ shed.
Barbeque: Later on Sunday evening 5pm BYO food & drink (contact Fiona for details)
Contact: Fiona (membership officer)

End of year market paddle – Saturday 8 Dec 07

A social trip down to the West end markets. Coffee, breakfast, shopping, fruit and vege. Sticky-beaking…

Bring some money for coffee and any other goodies you may want!

Date: Saturday 8 December
Time: 7:30 AM at the club shed
Distance: 3.25 km each way
Duration: ~3 hrs (including time at the markets)
Contact: Fiona (membership officer)

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Spring Racing Series 2007

Current series | Summer 2009 | Spring 07 | Summer 07

– Now finished for the Semester –

Anyone can come along to these races, provided they are able to paddle 3 km. Handicaps are in place, so we all cross the finish line at about the same time and everyone has a chance to win! A prize is in store for whoever does win.

Wednesday afternoons at 4:45 PM

Races are open to all club members – using any boat. Handicaps apply, so you will have a chance at winning a small prize.

Paddle type: Flatwater
Duration: 1 hour
Meeting time: 4:45 PM sharp – for a briefing and to grab the boats.
Race start: 5:00 PM
Handicap: Slower paddlers start first. Other paddlers gradually follow. First back to the club wins.
Distance: 3 km (around the red buoy)
Location: University of Queensland building 30 – UQ Canoe club boat shed
Address: North river end of Sir William MacGregor Drive, St. Lucia
Cost: A nominal $2 contribution towards the prize.

Race schedule (times may change later in the season, depending on the light)
Click on the winner’s name to see the full results (below).

  • Wed afternoon – Aug 22 – Won by: Paul
  • Wed afternoon – Aug 29 – Won by: Mark
  • Wed afternoon – Sept 5
  • Wed afternoon – Sept 12
  • Wed afternoon – Sept 19
  • Wed afternoon – Sept 26
  • Wed afternoon – Oct 3
  • Wed afternoon – Oct 10
  • Wed afternoon – Oct 17
  • Wed afternoon – Oct 24
  • Wed afternoon – Oct 31

Contact: Dave Loveridge (Vice President) with any questions or queries.
Race reports: Dave Loveridge

Race reports
Wed 29 Aug (report: Jitka)
What a race it was! Mark Hinder came in with a new club record, crossing the line in just 14 mins and 09 seconds and looking as fresh as when heíd started. Whether it was elation from just handing in his PhD thesis or super-human strength remains to be seen next week. Everyone had a good time, despite the strong current on the way up. The new paddles proved a massive success and all the new kayaks were tested for their speed and agility. Next week the handicaps will be swapped around so its an even tighter finish. See you all there for your chance to win a prize! Everyone is welcome.
Race 2 Results Wed 29 Aug 07
Timing: Jitka

NamePlaceActual time

Mark Hinder114:09Dave Loveridge214:50Marj Morgan314:50Michael Wynne418:44Milena Gongora527:24

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Flatwater Events (2006)


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Event List

Peppertown BV100 Charity paddle

A 100km charity paddle down the Brisbane River from Wivenhoe Dam to West End

Details are available at Qld Canoeing (http://www.canoe.org.au/?Page=8333)

The club had two entries – a relay team (TK2) and a solo effort (K1). The point was not to race, but to participate. Each day was divided into shorter sections ranging from 8.5 km to 13 km. Relay team members paddled two legs per day.

Day 1 (Sat 7th Oct): Wivenhoe Spillway to Kholo Lagoon
Day 2 (Sun 8th Oct): Kookaburra Park, Karana Downs to Orleigh Park,
West End

Purpose:

  • Raise funds and help kids with cancer (Camp Quality).
  • Enjoy a surprisingly beautiful river.
  • Have fun.

Time: October 7th & 8th (Sat & Sun)
Duration: 1 or 2 days
Paddle type: Flatwater
Distances: Full (100 km)
Location: Brisbane river (many parts upstream are quite beautiful)
Contact: Flatwater representative
Cost: $100 per person (up to $75 of this may be from sponsorship)

Report
The race was well organised and ran smoothly. The TK2 relay team progressed well, surviving the infamous logjam. However, the K1 boat encountered gravel runs soon after starting, and had serious rudder problems for the rest of the day. A different K1 kayak was used on day 2 (thanks support crew!).

A few months earlier a club kayaking trip ran into two fields of water hyacinth that blocked the river. The first took over an hour and a huge team effort to paddle through. Boats were carried around the second. Everyone who was on that earlier trip appreciated the work of the Wivenhoe Dam staff who successfully cleared these blockages prior to the race.

Day one finished with a relaxing afternoon swim and our campsite was set up. The BV100 organisers and supporting groups arranged live music (who were pretty good), generous amounts of hot food, and a large bonfire.

On day two, a skirt was used to prevent boat wakes from flooding the low set TK2 kayak. Luckily the wake-boarders were not as bad as the previous year. Despite this, the large M.V. Mirimar cruise boat (on its way to Lone Pine Koala sanctuary) and the City Cat ferry combined bow waves to bring the low riding TK2 to grief during the final leg. It recovered and finished. The afternoon awards session had many prizes, with a strong emphasis on fun and fundraising rather than competition, reflecting the fun character of the BV100.

We raised at least $450 for Camp Quality

Club Photos and Official BV100 photos are available

Looking forward to next year…

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Planned Flatwater Events



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Please keep an eye on this page, and the flatwater news section for updates.

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External Events

The club may participate in events run by other clubs or organisations, depending on whether there is sufficient interest within the club. Please contact the flatwater representative if you are interested, or want to generate interest, in these external events.

Annual Events

The club usually enters these events. Check the upcoming semester trips and events (above) to see if any of these annual events are scheduled.

BV100 Charity paddle

This race is on again this year (2010) – see posting above.

See info about the previous 2006 BV100 race

General information
A 100km charity paddle down the Brisbane River from Wivenhoe Dam to West End

Details for the 2006 race are available at Qld Canoeing (http://www.canoe.org.au/?Page=8333)

The club is interested in entering solo or relay teams. The point is primarily to participate and have fun. As a relay team member you don’t have to do the full 50 – 100 km. Each day is divided into shorter sections ranging from only 8.5 km to a maximum of 13 km. If you feel able to paddle this much, please consider entering. Day 1: Wivenhoe Spillway to Kholo Lagoon. Day 2: Kookaburra Park, Karana Downs to Orleigh Park, West End.
Purpose:

  • Raise funds for charity
  • Enjoy a surprisingly beautiful river.
  • Have fun.

Time: Usually the first Weekend of October, but not in 2010
Duration: 1 or 2 days
Competitions: solo, teams, mens, womens, mixed, and/or relay
Paddle type: Flatwater
Distances: Full (100 km), half (50km)
Location: Brisbane river (many parts upstream are quite beautiful)
Contact: Flatwater representative
Cost: TBC. If you are interested but funds are a problem, please let the flatwater representative know.

Other Annual Events to ask about (dates updated when information obtained)

Queensland Marathons

Please look at Queensland Canoeing‘s Website for details.

  • Maroochydore (14 Feb 2010) – Maroochy River, Maroochydore, Qld
  • Tingalpa (28 Feb 2010) – Tingalpa Creek, South-East Brisbane, Qld.
  • Bramble Bay Classic (28 March 2010) – held at Sandgate, North-east Brisbane, Qld

  • Gregory River Marathon (2 May 2010) – kayak the outback! A 43 km race “near” Camooweal/Burketown/Mt Isa in north west Queensland (about 1700 km from Brisbane – ~2000 km by road – one way!)
  • Wetlands Wander (16 May 2010) – Boondall wetlands, Shorncliffe, Brisbane, Qld
  • Brisbane River (23 May 2010)
  • Townsville ( 13 June 2010)
  • Indooroopilly (20 June 2010)
  • Karana Downs (11 July 2010) – Karana Downs, Qld
  • Maroochydore 25 July 2010)
  • Qld schools marathon champs Karana Downs ( 07 August 2010)

  • Queensland Marathon Championships (12 September) – Sunshine Coast, Qld
  • Brisbane Valley 100 (??first weekend of October 2010) – Upper and Lower Brisbane River, Brisbane, Qld.

Northern Marathon Series

Northern Marathon Series Races – Six races in Northern NSW and Southern Qld. One per month between May and September.

Contact Martin if you want more information about these races.

  1. Bongil Bongil Bash
    On Bonville Creek in Bongil Bongil National Park just south of Coffs Harbour, NSW (Sun 02 May 2010).
    Host club: Bonville Creek Kayak Club
     
  2. Clarence River
    at Grafton NSW (Sun 06 June 2010).
    Host club: Big River Canoe club
     
  3. Wallamba Challenge
    On Wallamba Creek, Forster, NSW. (Sun 4 July 2010).
    Host club: Great Lakes Canoe Club
     
  4. EnviTE Lismore kayak marathon
    On the Wilson River, Lismore, NSW (Sun 8 August 2010).
    Host club: Far North Coast Canoe Club
     
  5. Brunswick Marathon
    Up the Brunswick river, Brunswick Heads, NSW (Sun 29 August 2010).
    Host club: Cape Byron Canoe Club
     

  6. Currumbin Capers
    On Currumbin Creek, Gold Coast, QLD – southernmost Gold Coast. This is also part of the Queensland marathon series (SAT 25 September 2010).
    Host club: Currumbin Creek Canoe Club
NSW Marathons

Please look at New South Wales Canoeing‘s Website for details.

  • NSW Marathon championships Narrabeen (27 & 28 Feb 2010)
  • Canberra marathon (27 March 2010)
  • Paddle for Life (17-19 April 2010) – Lismore to Ballina over three days. A FUN RACE where you can compete in parts of it over one or more days.
  • Narrabeen marathon (24 April 2010)
  • Berry marathon (23 May 2010)
  • Hawkesbury river, Windsor (12 June 2010
  • “To be advised” (10 & 11 July 2010

  • Tacoma, Central coast (01 August 2010
  • Lane Cove marathon (19 September 2010)
  • Wagga Wagga marathon (16 October 2010)

  • Hawkesbury Canoe Classic (23 & 24 October 2010) – overnight race, northern Sydney
  • “To be advised” (13 & 14 November 2010)

Australian Marathons
  • Australian marathon Championships (12 September 2010)

Hawkesbury Canoe Classic

100km paddle down the Hawkesbury River in 24 hours

Date: 23 & 24 Oct 2010
Duration: 24 hours
Paddle type: Flatwater
Location: Hawkesbury River NSW
Contact: Flatwater and/or seakayaking representatives

Murray Marathon

A 404km Red Cross charity paddle down the Murray River on Victoria/NSW boarder

Date: 27 – 31 December
Duration: 5 days
Paddle type: Flatwater
Location: Murray River, Vic/NSW
Contact: Flatwater representative

Talk to the flatwater representative if you have an interest in these

To find out about unofficial private trips organised independently by members of the club, please attend some of the regular weekly paddling sessions. You need to make friends and network. Meet other experienced club members who share common interests, and perhaps organise your own private trips – commensurate with your abilities and experience.

Contacts

  • For enquiries regarding specific trips, please contact the person organising the trip.
  • For general information about flatwater trips, contact the club’s flatwater representative.
  • For changes & additions to this page, please contact the webadmin
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Summer Racing Series 2007

Current series | Summer 2009 | Spring 07 | Summer 07

– Ending 4th April 07 –

Wednesday afternoons at 5:15 PM

Races are open to all club members – using any boat. Handicaps apply, so you will have a chance at winning a small prize.

Paddle type: Flatwater
Duration: 1 hour
Meeting time: 5:15 PM sharp – for a briefing and to grab the boats.
Race start: 5:30 PM
Handicap: Slower paddlers start first. Other paddlers gradually follow. First back to the club wins.
Distance: 2.6 km (around the red buoy)
Location: University of Queensland building 30 – UQ Canoe club boat shed
Address: North river end of Sir William MacGregor Drive, St. Lucia
Cost: A nominal $2 contribution towards the prize.

Race schedule (times may change later in the season, depending on the light)
Click on the winner’s name to see the full results (below).

  • Wed afternoon – Jan 31 – Won by: Jitka Kochanek
  • Wed afternoon – Feb 07 – Won by: Mark Hinder
  • Wed afternoon – Feb 14 – Won by: Michael Wynne
  • Wed afternoon – Feb 21 – Won by: Marj Morgan
  • Wed afternoon – Feb 28 – Won by: Eranda G
  • Wed afternoon – Mar 07 – Too much fun – no formal race
  • Wed afternoon – Mar 14 – Race reporter absent
  • Wed afternoon – Mar 21 – Won by: Tamsin Barnes
  • Wed afternoon – Mar 28 – 5:15 PM sharp!
  • Wed afternoon – Apr 04 – 5:15 PM sharp! <– This is the last race of the season.
    Please hang around afterwards, there will be some nibblies and a small fun award ceremony.

Contact: Dave Loveridge (Sea Kayaking) with any questions or queries.
Race reports: Dave Loveridge

Race reports
Wed 31 Jan
Well we had our first race on Wednesday (31/1) with a small, but
enthusiastic bunch of paddlers. After a bit of a chat about the racing
the first people were sent out on the 2.6klm course. We had shortened it
from the advertised 5klm as that was far too long for Wednesday
afternoon fun racing. It wasn’t long till everyone was out of sight and
it was just the starter on his Pat Malone waiting to see what unfolded.
First to be sighted was Jitka Kochanek, who according to everyone, tore
up the course. Despite paddling 5k’s beforehand she still managed to
take home the bottle of Rex Watson of Coonawarra Red. Everyone had a
good time and the racing was very close, with the handicapper making
sure that everyone was within a couple of minutes of each other.

All club members are welcome to come down and try. The races are
handicapped to give everyone a chance, so you can be any speed in any
boat. The racing is not serious and is designed to be fun for people who
are not really into racing. Please come down and support the races, you
never know, you might even be going home with a nice bottle of wine. If
you have any questions please contact the seakaying rep

Race 1 Results Wed 31 Jan 07
Timing: Dave Loveridge

NameboatStart TimeRace TimePlaceActual time

Jitka Kochanektk1 Green1.3017:43116:13Marjorie MorganTK1 Maroon2.3018:22215:52Mark HinderTK1 Blue3.3018:56315:36Scott OlorenshawTK1 Red (scorpion)219:12417:12Jo GifkinsTk1 Red (fire ant)1.3019:38518:08Michael WynneTK1 blue & white022:20622:20

Wed 7 Feb
There was a strong run out tide for the race this week. Thankfully there
was less wind, less wake boarders and we nearly timed our run with the
city cats to perfection. Everyone got away well with Michael Wynne
leading the field around the turning buoy. He was out in front for
almost the entire race, getting run down in the last 10 Metres by Mark
Hinder. Mark, starting second last, powered through the field and he and
Michael led home a log jam of kayakers. Everyone was home within 50
seconds of the leaders providing some close racing and a hard time for
the finisher. The winner took home a well deserved bottle of Rex Watson
wine for his trouble. Big thanks to Marj for doing the timing and to
everyone for coming along. See you all next week.
Race 2 Results Wed 7 Feb 07
Timing: Majorie Morgan

NameboatStart TimeFinish TimeActual timePlacingMark HinderBlue TK1+4.3019:5715:271Michael WynneRed TK1 (scorpion)020.0720.072Mark NealYellow TK1+220.1518.153Jo GifkinsRed TK1 (Fire ant)+220.1818.184Jitka KochanekGreen Tk1+420.2016.205Ben SatriatnaPurple TK1+220:4518:456Dave LoveridgeBlue K1+5:3020.4615:167

Wed 14 Feb
“I finally felt comfortable in the boat” Michael Wynne said afterwards,
and didn’t it show. He powered away from the start and never looked like
getting caught. Everyone battled a fair head wind on the way out, and
the fleet was still evenly spread at the buoy. Michael turned first and
took full advantage of the now tail wind and flew home to post his
fastest time for the course. It was a quick day all up, with everyone
posting their best times. There was a great duel behind Michael with
Ben and Scott keeping each other honest until the finish.

The award winning Rex Watsons Shiraz was taken home by Michael. Thanks
to Mark Hinder for doing the timing, and all the paddlers for an
enjoyable afternoon. See you all next week, ready to race for another
bottle of Rex Watsons.

Race 3 Results Wed 14 Feb 07
Timing: Mark Hinder

NameboatStart TimeFinish TimeActual timePlacingMichael WynneBlue TK1 (scorpion)+10:0028:1518:151Ben SatriatnaPurple TK1+11:3028:1217:422Scott OlorenshawRed TK1 (scorpion)+13:0029:2016:203David LoveridgeBlue K1+15:3028:4114:114Marj MorganMaroon TK1+14:3030:0015:305Jitka KochanekGreen TK1+14:0030:0616:066Milena GongoraRosco+023:3023:30*

* Paddled with handicap, but was not competing

Wed 21 Feb
A strong run out tide greeted the paddlers last Wednesday. It made for a
long paddle up to the turning mark with some big gains being made by the
back markers. Marjorie Morgan flew out of the blocks and turned quickly
with a small lead over Mark Hinder. Mark pressured her all the way to
the finish but she held on to get over the line first. The strong tide
played around with a lot of the paddlers with the field a little spread
by the end. This will give the handicapper an interesting job for this
week.

Big thanks to Jitka for doing the timing. See you all next week for the
next lot of fun races. As usual the bottle of Rex Watsons will be up for
grabs.

Race 4 Results Wed 21 Feb 07
Timing: Jitka Kochanek

NameboatStart TimeFinish TimeActual timePlacingMarj MorganMaroon TK1+823:2815:281Mark HinderRed TK1 (fire ant)+8:3023:3215:022David LoveridgeBlue K1+9:3024:0114:313Mark NealYellow TK1+624:1718:174Tamsin BarnesPurple TK1+624:3218:325Milena GongoraRosco+027:4727:476Michael WynneRed TK1 (scorpion)+5:30DNFDNF-

Wed 28 Feb
A couple of new faces for racing this week, and they showed their talent from the outset leaving all the regular paddlers in their wake. Eranda and Lucy enjoyed the incoming tide, both got away quickly and never looked back. The move of the day was El Presidente Paul around the turning buoy, making up four boat lengths on Mark with an aggressive tight turn right on the buoy. What else would you expect from a white-water paddler. In the end it was Eranda taking home the Rex Watson chardonnay. The slight tide made for some very fast times, with nearly everyone posting their fastest times for the course.

Big thanks to Jo Gifkins for doing the timing this week. Looking forward
to seeing everyone there for another instalment or racing and yet
another bottle of Rex Watsons wine. Until then……

Race 5 Results Wed 28 Feb 07
Timing: Jo Gifkins

NameboatStart TimeFinish TimeActual timePlacingEranda GBlue TK1+121:2820:281Lucy MoxonRosco+222:4220:422Milena GongoraRosco+024:5224:523Mark HinderRed TK1 (fire ant)+1125:2314:234Paul BatesBlue TK1 (stars)+1125:4514:455Dave LoveridgeBlue K1+1225:4813:486Jitka KochanekGreen TK1+1025:5615:567

Wed 21 Mar
The handicapper has a theory that a strong run out tide favours the people who start last. You think he would adjust the handicaps when he know this is going to happen. This week proved the theory correct again with the late starters cleaning up.

Tamsin Barnes won her second race in a row walked away with another bottle of Rex Watsons for her trouble. Despite the strong tide the racing was again very close, with some good times being recorded. Newcomer James doing particularly well coming in 20 seconds behind Tamsin. A more gentle tide next week should being the field back a bit close for next weeks race.

Race 8 Results Wed 21 March 07
Timing:Dave Loveridge

NameboatStart TimeFinish TimeActual timePlacingTamsin BarnesPurple TK1+723:2016:201James CarpenterGreen TK1+823:5615:562Marjorie MorganTK1 (Fire Ant)+1024:1814:183Milena GongoraBlue TK1+026:1026:104Michael WynneTK1 (scorpion)+6.527:2921:295

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