Feb Enews # 2: Pros & Cons night, Rod Fry race help required

Busselton weekend was a great success – trip report will be added soon – some photos here. Check out website for trip reports and photos for: Broke, Walpole, Penguin Island and Blackwood. Great fun had by all – were you there or are you missing out?

First Aid Course

A few people have expressed an interest in attending. A date will be set and bookings taken shortly.

Who needs first aid training: Every paddler, every swimmer, every walker, every driver, every cycler, every parent, Everyone.

Keep an eye on the website and noticeboards for the dates.

Coming Events

Friday Night Paddle Bash In full swing.

A great turn up to the first week of paddle bash Friday on 3 Feb. A little bit down on numbers last week, but still a great time to be had by all in attendance. Don't miss out on this great fun club night. If you've joined the club Friday nights are a must – don't be shy, just do it.

Plenty of social paddlers in attendance and plenty of meat heads out there going hell for leather (and don't worry, the question has already been asked, 'Who's the meat head who called you meat heads meat heads?)

A fun social night for paddlers of all levels. A time trial paddle followed by a BBQ dinner ($5 – meat and salads provided). BYO drinks.

Social paddlers, don't be put off by the time trial. This is a fun night. Its not about winning a race (at least not for most of us), its about joining in and having some fun. Points are given for beating your own personal best times.

Prizes are awarded at the end of the season.

Be ready to rumble from about 6 pm.

Pro's and Cons Night – Paddle Bash Friday 24 February 2006 followed by a Party

As if Friday nights aren't enough fun as they are. Friday 24th is a fancy dress night, Pro's and Cons theme (don't ask- interpret it as you please)

Come dressed as a Pro or a Con and get hold of a double kayak or canoe and get out there and pretend to race. If you can't find a double, tie two boats together.

Pizes for the best dressed.

The paddling will be followed by a party in the club rooms. The usual BBQ ($5) and BYO drinks, music and Karaoke, warm up those vocals, go through the old rubbish in your wardrobe and get on down.

As usual be ready to paddle from about 6 pm. Be ready to party from about 7 and be ready to party on till late. Bring your family and friends down for the party.

Saturday Morning Paddles to Point Walter – On-going

A great pastime for many members is to have a Saturday morning paddle followed by Coffee/Tea/Muffins/Cakes/Breakfast/Fruit Salad (had to throw that one in and sound health conscious) at the Point Walter Cafe (they have tables permantly reserved for us).

Most people paddle from the club (or some other entry point) from around 9.30 – 10 and there's usually someone at table 64 from about 10.30 am. Come and go as you please. Head straight over to the sand bar or do a 3 km, 6 km or 12 km paddle, whatever you like.

For new members guided paddles will become a regular event. If you haven't paddled accross the river before, or are not so confident paddling on your own please wait for a guided paddle, which will be led by a qualified instructor (the river can get rough and there are a lot of motor boats and ferries on the river at this time of year).

4-6 March (labour day long weekend)- Warren River

Details to come.

For booking….telephone Colin Priest on 9446 5505

12 March 06 – Club Open Day

Bring along family, friends, collegues, enemies (just to see if anyones reading).

Many volunteers wanted. To volunteer put your name on the list in the club or contact Chris on 0403 050 431.

19 March 06 – Rod Fry Race

Come and race or help out as a volunteer. Many volunteers also wanted for this one. See the sidebar ->

To volunteer put your name on the list in the club or contact Paul Smith on 0419 191 166.

25-26 March 06 – Ravenswood Weekend

Come and camp at Ravenswood for the weekend or come and join in the paddles on Saturday and/or Sunday. Camp from Friday night or just Saturday.

Details are still being sorted. Richard Jolly and Ian Garthwaite are making the arrangements as we speak.

Watch this space.

An Evening Under the Stars – Date to be confirmed (possibly 1 April)

A night on a motor boat. East Freo to the city. Dinner drinks fun.

Date to be advised.

1-14 April 06 – Ningaloo Reef

Sea kayaking adventure. Spaces limited. Contact Colin Priest on 9446 5505 for details.

Colin needs to know by last week, if you intend going.

14-18 April 06 (Easter) – Augusta

Camping at a camp ground on the river, close to town. Modelled on the hugely successful Walpole trip. Turn up, set up camp, do what you like; go paddling, go walking, go to wineries, have fun. (activities are not Pre-organised).

Only a couple of spaces left. If you've said you're coming I'll be after you for money soon.

Contact Glenn on glenn@strategicachievement.com.au or 0418 908 555