LET'S TWIST AGAIN! Friday 28th October , Swan Canoe Club, 6.30pm.

Get down to our party next week, Friday 28th October! We need you there! 
Please join in the fun by taking part in our cross-dress canoe race! This means you wear 
 the most outrageous womens clothes you can find if you are a man...and the ladies find 
out what it feels like to wear yours!! Our girls and guys are swopping g-strings for boxers.. 
what's a g-string did you say??! Come down and find out!

Our sponsors, Mainpeak ,have donated two fifty dollar vouchers as prizes, there will be 
music, a 3km crazy paddle, bring your cameras..and all the usual party fun that is 
becoming part of Swan Canoe Club scene. It's your club, we want to see you there! 
 BYO drink and food there will be a sausage sizzle for a few bucks as usual. 
Families and friends very welcome. Contact Maggie and Paul for details.

MAINPEAK PADDLE SPORTS Shop Night for Swan members only - 3rd Nov

A new special event new event courtesy of our wonderful sponsor:

• 5:30pm until 8:30pm
• Minimum 20% off all accessories
• 50% off all last year's sandals
• 30% off Aquabound paddles
• Club gets a $100 rebate on any boat (valued over $1000rrp) sold
  on the night and the member gets $100 discount. This increases to $200
  if the value is over $2000rrp
• Mainpeak will provide drinks and nibbles

So let's all make this a great night- you save money and the Club also benefits! 
But you must be a financial member! 
 
 
Front Door Entry Code About to CHANGE! 
  On the 25th Nov 2005 the front door number code will change. The new code will be 
emailed or snail mailed only to FINANCIAL MEMBER a few days before this date. So be 
please be warned. Send outstanding membership renewals today if you want to ensure 
uninterrupted access to the Clubrooms. 
 Blackwood River Tour Briefing - This Tuesday!

 
 
There will be a briefing at 7.00pm Tuesday 25th at the club. Essential for members 
who have not been on this trip before. 
The actual paddle is from Sue's Bridge to Chapman's Pool, 5-6 Nov 05. 

 
Basic Skills Course - Saturday 22nd October 

 
If you have completed the Intro to Kayaking course and would like to progress 
to the next level and obtain a Certificate in Basic Skills, or just want to improve 
your paddling and boat control skills, contact Colin Priest on 9446 5505.
Last Basic Skills course this year - 11th Dec. 
Intro. to Kayaking courses: 5th Nov and 4th Dec - plan and book today! 

 
Clint Robinson Evening - Nov 4th 

 
Clint Robinson, Australia's most successful paddler will be competing in this years 
Mainpeak Paddlesports Bay 2 Beach. The winner of Olympic gold, silver and 
bronze will take part in the annual 17km event.
During Clint's stay in Perth he will be speaking at a function on Friday evening 
Nov 4th and running two coaching clinics on Saturday Nov 5th. 
Take this rare chance to get an insight into a true champion.
See full details here. There is even a bus from Swan Canoe Club so you don't 
have to drink and drive! 

 
Winery Paddle 2005 - great fun and here are some photos... 

 
(part of a new web page menu section for reports from events and photos etc.) 

 
What else is on? 

 
Every Friday evening - Club Night and Paddle Bash Fridays - paddle and food and drink 
Every 3rd Friday evening - a guided paddle - great for beginners (then have some food etc) 
Every Saturday morning - coffee paddle to Pt Walter 
Dec 3 - Christmas Party, BOLLYWOOD THEME! 
Feb 10, 2006 - Busselton sea kayak weekend 


	            

Robin Bell Crowned World Slalom C1 Champion 
Swan Canoe Club life member Robin Bell became the 2005 World Champion C1 Slalom paddler on Saturday - lots of info and 
photos here...  Friday nights are club nights at Swan Canoe Club. 
Every Friday members and guests gather to race, leisure paddle or simply socialize. ItÕs the chance to meet other 
members and find out about upcoming paddling and social events. ItÕs great to see the number of new members and 
novice paddlers who have entered the races for the first time and are winning some of the great prizes that Mainpeak 
Paddleports donate every week Ð even the most leisurely-paced paddler has a chance of winning a $50 Mainpeak weekly voucher. 

ItÕs a fun and friendly atmosphere where all levels are provided for: from the leisurely dawdlers to the speediest of power paddlers. 
After the paddle we fire up the barbie and kick back for an hour or so. You can bring your own BBQ food or pay a small price for 
meat/vegie, salad and bread. Even if you donÕt want to paddle you can join in the BBQ afterwards. Kids are most welcome and 
so are friends and members of other clubs. You can also help with timekeeping for the race if you wish. 

Be there at 6 for the time-trials and 6.45 for the BBQ. For more info on the time-trials visit www.swan.paddle.org.au or 
phone Paul Smith on 0419191166. For info on the social side of things phone Maggie Orum on 93353931. 

Soon we will be launching our new name for Friday nights and our new T-shirts, so watch this space! 

Events for October, November and December...read this, get ready to paddle and party!!! 
More new social events, plenty of action if you want it.

October 16th - Winery Cruise

See web-site for details, ring Jen to book a place asap!

If you need a boat for the paddle, please remember to contact Gina Rogers a few days in advance, on 
0422 025 213 or on gina@ginarogers.com.au. Look forward to seeing you there !

October 28th - Paddle Bash Friday - official launch party, sponsored by Mainpeak.

This is it! This is BIG! This is all Paul Smiths fault! But what an awesome idea from our man! You have to cross dress for the 
paddle event..that means, if you are a boy, you wear your best girlie kit and you paddle on the Swan River with the girls who 
will be wearing..you guessed, or maybe you can't begin to imagine it...!!! Just what will we all be wearing??????! 
 You have until 28th October to decide. There are prizes for the best twisters! If the thought terrifies you, come and help judge!

Come party with us, it starts at 6pm, BYO bar-b-que from 7pm. There will be music and an opportunity to watch the video of our 
WORLD'S BEST SLALOM CANOEIST- Robin Bell at the Penrith World Champs. Sorry that he won't be with us to race at 
Paddle Bash Friday launch party....I did try and offer my best stockings and suspenders but he's just too busy girls!!!

So, just turn up, 6pm, 28th October, see you there!

November 4th-6th - Blackwood River 

Colin Priest has the details, check the website for this please.

December 3rd - Christmas Party, BOLLYWOOD THEME!! 
 This year we are celebrating with an Indian Style..music, dress, dancing, food...and special surprise Santa with a difference! 
At your favourite hot-spot The Swan Canoe Club. We are working on it now and we are very excited about it already!! 
More news to follow!!

See you soon - your social committee people.

In Saturday's final competition Tony Estanguet [FRA], who started in the middle of the final field, set the benchmark early with a clean and unhurried run.

Bell was the only competitor able to better his time after putting in an inspired run, the determination evident on his face as he powered over the finish.

Paddle: Winery Cruise on the 16th October

Start & finish point: Woodbridge Riverside Park, First Ave, Midland (page 231 Q14 in the UBD)

Start Time: 9.30am at the car park for a 10am start.

Aim: Let's paddle upriver approx 6.5km, to Houghton's Winery. We'll stop there for snacks/wine tastings/early lunch, they have a full menu available or you can BYO food if we eat on the grass.  After lunch we'll head slowly back down the river to the start point. From there everyone is invited back to Lesley's for a coffee!

Boats: this is not really suitable for short boats unless you have a lot of experience.  So, bring a Finn/415/surf ski upwards.

Equipment: life jackets are strongly recommended, helmets are not needed. Otherwise hat,  sunnies and sunscreen. Bring a clean T-shirt for Houghton's if you fancy, and make sure you are  wearing footwear suitable for walking approx 300 metres through a field.

Experience: must have basic skills or be an experienced paddler. Must be capable  of a 13km round trip.

Costs: none for the trip but bring money for lunch/tastings.

Contact: Jennifer on 0403 502 584 or jenniferhouston@optusnet.com.au – please let me  know if you are planning to come to give me some idea of numbers

Next Intro. to Kayaking Course

Blackwood River Tour Weekend 5-6 Nov – Sues Bridge to Chapmans Pool

Approximately 28 km of river winding its way through state forest.  River graded 1-2 mainly flat flowing water with a few easy rapids, suitable for beginners with  good basic skills. Base camping overnight on the banks of the river. Bookings essential.   Contact  Colin Priest on 9446 5505 for more information 

Lost & Found at Nanga

Blackwood Trip – 5 & 6th November

End of Year Club Awards

CHAMPAGNE BREAKFAST PADDLE Sunday 21st August
A new event – departing the club at 9am for a gentle paddle then back for champers etc. More details here.

WINERY PADDLE
Swan Valley- 16th October- details to follow soon.

70’s party to be held in clubrooms Friday 8th July,7pm, BYO food and drink, 70’s music, $5 donation plus voluntary donation for Brevis Choate memorial fund (for his family).

Dig out your platform soles, bring along your favourite music,70’s party food and dance techniques!! This will be a really fun night and to a special cause. Please support your new social committee!

Our new Committee member and Social Coordinator, Lesley Hadnett, is seeking ideas for events for the coming year – social and paddling.  A special meeting will be held on Tuesday 7th June at 7pm to discuss ideas.  If you can’t make the meeting please call Lesley on 9367 1469 with your ideas.