During the last Club Committee meeting on Tuesday 16 February it was decided to buy a number of kayaks suitable for general purpose (flat water) paddling.  Some of you will have noticed that three Club Geckos have been reserved for use exclusively for training courses and the proposed acquisitions will help augment our “fleet”. 

Just to let you know that Bay View Park (specifically the bit around the river and probably stretching into Mosman Bay) is one of 3 Clean Up Australia Day sites in Mosman Park this year.  Clean Up Australia Day is on Sunday 7^th from 9-1.  Leah Knapp and I are coordinating the site.  

The club’s annual Open Day and swap meet for paddle craft and paddling bric a brac will be on Sunday 28 March from 9.00am to mid day.

It’s a fun event to take part in as a volunteer and there are a host of roles to fill to help this event, when our Club is showcased to the public, to be a great success.

Please ring Marg Skreiner on 9384 0942 soon!!  Would you also please let your friends, neighbours and work colleagues know too.  We will be putting a poster out soon as well

From: Mountain Designs Perth [mailto:perth@mountaindesigns.com]
Sent: Thursday, 11 February 2010 9:48 AM
To: Mike Wood
Subject: Fw: rotto kayak

The competition is open to all amateur photographers and the winner will be announced at the Autumn River Festival, Riverside Gardens Bayswater on 28 March 2010. The competition theme, Perth’s iconic rivers – show us what you love about the rivers, can include photos of the Swan and Canning rivers or any activity in the surrounding Riverpark. The photography competition closes 12 March 2010. For entry forms and Terms and Conditions please email guardians@swanrivertrust.com.au To find out more, contact the Trust on (08) 9278 0900 or visit http://www.swanrivertrust.wa.gov.au

This is a required skill for VHF operators on boats and sea kayaks.
A course will be held at the Swan Canoe Club in March 2010 but places are limited.

WHAT?
This is a six hour course of theory and practice, with simulated Mayday scenarios, the use of Digital Select Calling and demonstration of new products. It will be run by a registered invigilator from the Maritime College of Australia. It includes a Marine Radio Operator’s Handbook, an exam and a MROVCP certificate.

HOW MUCH?
Cost is $220.00 ( incl GST )
and this includes the training, exam, Marine Radio Operator’s Handbook, worksheet Handouts, sample exam questions; VHF practical radio exercises and real life scenarios and MROVCP Certificate. (Need passport size photo).

WHEN?
Saturday 13th March 2010. Check the Club calendar closer to the date.

WHO TO CONTACT?
Priority will be given to Swan Canoe Club members until the end of January 2010. After that if places remain it will be advertised more widely.
Geoff Emery 0403 604 082  gnhemery@bigpond.net.au