Swan Canoe Club News March # 2 Coming Events 25th March – Advanced Skills Course 25-26 March – Ravenswood Weekend – this weekend! Camping will be at the Ravenswood Caravan Park, $10 pp per night. Let Richard know that you're coming so that he can arrange sites. (Alternative accommodation can be booked at the Ravenswood HotelÑph 9537 6054Ð for about $75 for two) Arrive Friday night, cook dinner or have dinner at the pub located on the river (will probably have live music/dancing on later). Saturday: Beautiful 17 km paddle through native bushland and farmland from Pinjarra to Ravenswood. BBQ dinner and off to the pub for Rock and Roll band. Sunday: Paddle from Ravenswood to Mandurah. Beautiful river paddle followed by estuary and canals to the Dome CafŽ in the heart of Mandurah Experience: Must have completed basic skills course or be an experienced flat water paddler. Must be capable of a 17 km paddle. May be paddling against a strong wind for part of the way on Sunday. All flat water. 1. Must have PFD Contact Richard on 9245 2094 – other details 28 March – Training Night – Risk Management – details 1 April – An Evening Under the Stars – details 1 April – Saturday Morning Paddles to Point Walter 1-14 April – Ningaloo Reef – details 11 April – Social Night at the Club – Under the Water – details 14-18 April (Easter) – Augusta – details 29 April or 6 May – First Aid Course – details Friday Night Paddle Bash In full swing – Club Nights Paddle and BBQ OTHER NEWS White Water Courses for 2006 Announced – details Junior Travel Grants Kayak Speed Tests Also has comments on likes and dislikes, and Comments for Beginners – very useful for anyone thinking of getting a longer boat including several sea kayaks. Please support our great sponsor, Mainpeak Paddlesports. CAUTION regarding email: If you wish to send email to the Club, please don't reply to this email address since it is treated as junk mail, being a mass email to all members! Please use the Club address – swan@canoewa.asn.au |
Ravenswood Weekend – this weekend! NB: 1. Must have PFD
Advance Skills Course – this Saturday! This course is aimed at paddlers who would like to perfect their skills or who would like to work towards becoming an instructor. The skills covered in this course are aligned with the Australian Canoeing Award scheme. Units covered are: SRO ORE 001A. SRO ORE 002A. SRO CAN 001A. SRO CAN 002A. SRO CAN 003A. The course also includes a skills assessment and a proficiency award certificate if you are deemed competent. Course Duration: 5 hours
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