Georgia in the West

 Friday 22 February – Cagey Bees Launch at SCC

Time to dust off the paddles and start working on that flab that has developed around the mid-riff over summer. Swan Friday night Series 1 2013 Paddlebash time trials get underway on 1 March with a 6k race to coincide with the club BBQ. Accumulate points by taking part each week with bonus points for a PB. You’ve only got yourself to beat! That can’t be too hard can it? Series 1 is about getting paddling fit with races ranging from 6, 9, 12k.. Check out the club calendar for the weekly race distances. Everyone gets encouragement. Series 2, which will start in May, is when the tough get going and sees longer races up to 18K to help you prepare for the Avon Descent, if that’s your bent. Even if it’s not, you’ll get lots of tips and advice from seasoned Avon paddlers like Andy Hewlett and Roland Bodt. Or just come along and enjoy the camaraderie and share tall paddling stories over a couple of drinks after the race. Come on, get down there on Fridays! It’s your club.

The monthly paddle bash BBQs start off for 2013 on Friday 1 February at the Clubhouse,   The social committee will provide nibbles, salad, bread and the Club’s own ‘BBQ-cooking-Jamie Oliver-wannabe’, who also answers to Brian.  All this for only $5. Just bring yourself, some meat/fish and something to drink and be ready to eat by 7pm.   You don’t even have to paddle, just come down and catch-up with some Swannies. If you plan to come along, please RSVP to brian.perriam@gmail.com to assist with catering.

 GO  FOR  BROKE!! 

The annual club Australia Day, Broke Inlet trip is being held near Walpole from Friday 25/1/13 until Monday 28/1/13. 

It is often challenging and always interesting.

Last year we had a magnificent camp-site, fantastic sunny weather and blue skies for most of our stay, however the trip home was hastened by a tailwind.

This paddle involves carrying all your camping gear, water and food for the four days and you need to have done at least the Introduction to Sea Kayaking or have equivalent skills.

If you might be interested or would like more information, contact Geoff Emery on 0403 604 082 or gnhemery@bigpond.net.au.

There will be a briefing on Wednesday 16th January at the club, to discuss gear and packing and the plan of action. 

However if you are at all uncertain about your ability or the trip, then contact Geoff Emery well beforehand.

 IMPROVE YOU KAYAKING SKILLS

WEEKLY INTRODUCTION TO KAYAKING COURSE 

 

This four week long flat water course is being run by Elaine Lennox on Thursday evenings.

It commences on Thurs 10/1/13 at 5.00pm for a 5.30pm start. 

It will run for about 90 minutes and cover the same information and skills as the normal five hour course held on the weekend. 

That is to say, learning the basic strokes (forward, reverse, forward & reverse sweeps, side draw, low brace support stroke etc) and self-rescue techniques. 

The Introduction to Kayaking Certifcate will be awarded on successful completion of the course. 

While this course is aimed at the newer paddler it can also be useful as a refresher course.

If you’re interested please contact Elaine Lennox (elaine.colin@bigpond.com). 

 Wet & Dry Induction. 

Hi new paddlers, 

The next wet & dry induciton is scheduled for the 8th of Jan at the SCC Club House. Dry induciton at 06:00 and on and in the water for 07:00pm.  any enquiries to Geoff Emery  0403 604 082    training@swancanoeclub.org.au

 Dear Swan Canoe Club,

We have just released the dates and travel packages for the 5th Edition of Mauritius Ocean Classic.

Join us again in 2013 between 24 – 29 June at the Tamassa Resort in the beautiful south coast of Mauritius ! 

Travel packages from Australia, the weeks event programme and the race entry forms can all be found on our Mauritius Ocean Classic page here 

Hosts of the Mauritius Ocean Classic, LUX Island Resorts have gauranteed late check out at Tamassa for the event. The Air Mauritius flights depart at 22:10 – airport transfers are handled by our group transfers – included in the package.

To book or enquire – call us on 1300 362 166 
Email us at sales@aboveandbeyondholidays.com.au 

Like our Above and Beyond Holidays Facebook pageto receive news, updates on the 2013 event !

For more Mauritius holiday deals – or our great Africa safari specials and more – visit our Hot Deals page.

To make a booking, receive a quote or just ask a question, call our reservations team on 1300 362 166 or email us

 IMPROVE YOUR ALREADY EXCELLENT PADDLING