Use of Clubrooms and keyfobs by non-members – a member suspended
Club Rules
Building works commence on 13th Feb
Our Paddlers Excel Again at National Slalom Champs
Introduction to Kayaking Course – 11th Feb
Names and Phone Numbers on Boats
Sea kayak for sale
Rottnest channel swim 25th Feb – paddler needed
City Lights Race – 5th March
Coming Events
Use of Clubrooms and keyfobs by non-members – a member suspended
Late last year we had another incident where a member clearly broke some of our rules, and his membership has been suspended pending further investigations. This person lent their keyfob to others who then proceeded to use the clubrooms and toilets while partying on the lawn outside the club. The Club has had defend itself with the Town of Mosman after complaints were made about this ‘Club event’.
Club Rules
This incident plus the recent report of a group of non-members using Club equipment illegally has meant your Committee has decided our rules need to be more clearly and more regularly spelt out to members. You will see signs of this soon…
Building works commence on 13th Feb
Big changes are about to start on the clubrooms after we received Council approval: the stairwell will be widened and a wheelchair stair lift installed, and the long awaited expanded balcony and alfresco area created.
This will cause disruptions to the use of the upstairs room and BBQ, and there will be a period of 3-4 days when paddling will be permitted for safety reasons while the flooring is replaced above – we will email you much closer to that disruption. Some exploratory work started today so don’t be concerned about some large holes in the walls.
We can reduce the cost with volunteers helping with the demolition, so please contact president@swancanoeclub.org.au if you would like to assist.
Our Paddlers Excel Again at National Slalom Champs
Seven junior and three senior members competed at the recent National slalom whitewater championships and the juniors at the National schools competition in NSW – please read the full report at this link.
Introduction to Kayaking Course – 11th Feb
Gil Palmer is running an introduction course and there are places available – please contact: palmergillian@hotmail.com
Names and Phone Numbers on Boats
Chesson says that several member boats stored in the racks don’t have the required owner’s name and phone number displayed – please add this if missing.
Sea kayak for sale
A STORM sea kayak is for sale – please see the club notice board for details. Special club member price $650 which includes a near new spray deck. Can arrange to view and test paddle at the club. Contact Colin 0414145095 or email cag2@westnet.com.au
Rottnest channel swim 25th Feb – paddler needed
Please contact Greg on 0414 514 697 if you are interested in paddling beside him.
City Lights Race – 5th March
A great race to consider from Riverton to Ascot in the evening – see the details here.
Coming Events (see our website calendar for full details):
26– 29th Jan – Broke Inlet weekend
4th Feb – Guided paddle to Pt Walter
11th Feb – Introduction to kayaking course
18-19th Feb – Falcon Bay: sea kayaking weekend
26th Feb – Introduction to paddling a sea kayak course
3-5th Mar – Busselton sea kayaking weekend
4th Mar – Guided paddle to Pt Walter
12th Mar – Introduction to kayaking course