Calendar - Swan Canoe Club Inc.

1st Tuesday – New Member DRY Induction (6.00-6.30 pm)
2nd Tuesday – New Member WET Induction (6.00-7.00pm)

Please also view our Social (Peer) Paddles which are regular paddle times not added to the Calendar.

Peer Racing SMarTs

Oct 23 @ 5:30 pm

Swan Marathon and Race Training series (SMaRTs)
Come down for a social race of 3, 6, 12 or 18 km towards Fremantle most Friday evenings. Competition is against yourself as you try to better your previous times. It’s not about beating others, it’s about beating the clock and enjoying yourself and maybe having a bbq or a drink after the bash and reliving the race. Remember to carry a light in or on your boat. This is a Peer Paddle. The size of the group varies throughout the year, to confirm that races are on a specific Friday please contact the organiser Sue on suejstott1@gmail.com.

NOTE: During COVID-19 restrictions format may vary.

Coogee to SCC Sea Kayak Paddle

Oct 25 all-day

Sea Kayak Paddle from Coogee Marina to Swan Canoe Club

Sunday 25^th October 2020

This paddle is suitable for members who have, as a minimum, basic sea kayaking skills.

You will need a suitable sit in sea kayak and all the necessary safety gear.

This is a joint paddle with Swan Canoe Club and the Sea Kayak Club WA. It will give both club members the opportunity to meet other club members who have a common interest in sea kayaking. Come along and meet club members that actually enjoy talking and hearing about sea kayaking.

Starting at Coogee Marina we will head north, passing the statue of CY O’Connor and then into Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour. After a quick look around, we will head to the Fremantle Port entrance and then back along the Swan River to SCC. Approx. 16km.

Members and partners of both clubs are invited to a BYO BBQ lunch at the club after the paddle.

As this is a one-way trip, it would be helpful if you can arrange to get dropped off at Coogee Marina and picked up at the club afterwards.

Colin Priest

Sea Kayaking Instructor

To book a place on this paddle please contact; Colin cag2@westnet.com.au

Bookings close on 21^st October.

Murray Delta Trip – FULLY SUBSCRIBED

Oct 29 all-day

NOTE: THIS IS A THURSDAY PADDLE

Starting and finishing at ‘Jetty’s Bar and Grill’ in South Yunderup, approx. 1.25 hr drive south from SCC.

Paddle past riverside shacks and mansions, explore the natural environs of the lower Murray’s river channels and deltaic islands, enter into Peel Inlet, enjoy the dolphins and birdlife, picnic lunch at historic Coopers Mill, and an afternoon ice-cream at ‘Pelicans on the Murray Café’.

Approx 16 km, 4 hours

Interested?

Contact: Marty Wells 0417 900 724 landass@iinet.net.au

Full Moon Halloween Paddle

Oct 30 @ 5:30 pm

Come and join your fellow Club members for a SPOOKY night paddle.

Moonrise 5.23pm, meet and be ready at 5.30pm for briefing, on the river for 6pm.

Followed by a 7pm dinner – sausage sizzle and salad in the Clubrooms. $10 entry fee to cover food, BYO drinks.

Paddlers are asked to get dressed up for Halloween – at least in some small way.

All paddlers must have a light and wear a PFD. This is a peer paddle not a guided paddle.

Please register for this event using this webscorer link.

? questions to suejstott1@gmail.com ?

Peer Racing SMarTs

Oct 30 @ 5:30 pm

Swan Marathon and Race Training series (SMaRTs)
Come down for a social race of 3, 6, 12 or 18 km towards Fremantle most Friday evenings. Competition is against yourself as you try to better your previous times. It’s not about beating others, it’s about beating the clock and enjoying yourself and maybe having a bbq or a drink after the bash and reliving the race. Remember to carry a light in or on your boat. This is a Peer Paddle. The size of the group varies throughout the year, to confirm that races are on a specific Friday please contact the organiser Sue on suejstott1@gmail.com.

NOTE: During COVID-19 restrictions format may vary.

SCC OPEN DAY

Nov 1 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Come & Try paddling in the beautiful Swan River. Enjoy the SCC facilities and hospitality. Ask about paddling, the Club or membership.

All welcome.

You can join on the day and complete your dry and wet inductions – become a fully fledged member in one morning and receive a free SCC cap valued at $20.

PRIVATE BOOKING NO UPSTAIRS ACCESS

Nov 1 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

PRIVATE BOOKING NO UPSTAIRS ACCESS

Nov 3 @ 10:30 am – 3:00 pm

Blackwood White Water Briefing

Nov 4 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Briefing prior to the Blackwood Trip – 6th – 8th November. Contact Geoff Emery for details gemry13@gmail.com

Blackwood Trip

Nov 6 – Nov 8 all-day

Camp on the Blackwood River (Warner Glen) Friday and Saturday night.

On Saturday paddle about 18km downriver from Sue’s Bridge to Hut Pool
On Sunday paddle remaining 10km to Chapman Pool at Warner Glen Bridge

River mainly flat flowing water with a few rapids, up to grade 2 , suitable for beginners with good basic skills. Paddlers should have completed an Introduction to White Water course or have similar skills.

Places limited by camping availability. There will be a briefing one week before. If interested contact Geoff Emery, gemry13@gmail.com.

Categories: T&D

Peer Racing SMarTs

Nov 6 @ 5:30 pm

Swan Marathon and Race Training series (SMaRTs)
Come down for a social race of 3, 6, 12 or 18 km towards Fremantle most Friday evenings. Competition is against yourself as you try to better your previous times. It’s not about beating others, it’s about beating the clock and enjoying yourself and maybe having a bbq or a drink after the bash and reliving the race. Remember to carry a light in or on your boat. This is a Peer Paddle. The size of the group varies throughout the year, to confirm that races are on a specific Friday please contact the organiser Sue on suejstott1@gmail.com.

NOTE: During COVID-19 restrictions format may vary.

Guided Paddle @ Swan Canoe Club

Nov 7 all-day

Point Walter Paddle happens every Saturday morning as a Peer Paddle to enjoy a coffee in East Fremantle. Once a month a trained instructor leads the paddle (Guided Paddle) to show newbies how to safely navigate this sometimes hazardous stretch of water. Registration with the instructor or guide running the session is required. This registration must be done at least 3 days before the paddle. If you turn up without registering you will not be able to join the group due to safety ratios.

Please contact Sarah on sarahjwhittaker@hotmail.com

PRIVATE BOOKING NO UPSTAIRS ACCESS

Nov 12 @ 4:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Peer Racing SMarTs

Nov 13 @ 5:30 pm

Swan Marathon and Race Training series (SMaRTs)
Come down for a social race of 3, 6, 12 or 18 km towards Fremantle most Friday evenings. Competition is against yourself as you try to better your previous times. It’s not about beating others, it’s about beating the clock and enjoying yourself and maybe having a bbq or a drink after the bash and reliving the race. Remember to carry a light in or on your boat. This is a Peer Paddle. The size of the group varies throughout the year, to confirm that races are on a specific Friday please contact the organiser Sue on suejstott1@gmail.com.

NOTE: During COVID-19 restrictions format may vary.

Intro to Kayaking – FULLY SUBSCRIBED

Nov 15 all-day

This course is designed for beginners and those wishing to hone their skills on:
– Gear and equipment
– Safety awareness & rescues
– Different types of kayaks and paddles
– Basic strokes and techniques

Members $70 and Non-Members $125

Contact Colin colinpaddles@gmail.com for details.

Peer Racing SMarTs

Nov 20 @ 5:30 pm

Swan Marathon and Race Training series (SMaRTs)
Come down for a social race of 3, 6, 12 or 18 km towards Fremantle most Friday evenings. Competition is against yourself as you try to better your previous times. It’s not about beating others, it’s about beating the clock and enjoying yourself and maybe having a bbq or a drink after the bash and reliving the race. Remember to carry a light in or on your boat. This is a Peer Paddle. The size of the group varies throughout the year, to confirm that races are on a specific Friday please contact the organiser Sue on suejstott1@gmail.com.

NOTE: During COVID-19 restrictions format may vary.

Intro to Kayaking – FULLY SUBSCRIBED

Nov 21 all-day

This course is designed for beginners and those wishing to hone their skills on:
– Gear and equipment
– Safety awareness & rescues
– Different types of kayaks and paddles
– Basic strokes and techniques

Members $70 and Non-Members $125

Contact Geoff for details on geoffreypalmer261@icloud.com

Intro to Paddling A Sea Kayak – Fully Subscribed

Nov 22 all-day

This course is conducted using sit in type sea kayak and is normally conducted on the Swan River as it concentrates on the skills required for controlling and manoeuvring a sea kayak in calm conditions.

This course is designed for people who have some previous kayaking experience, have the ability to perform basic paddling strokes and are able to swim.

The course will provide information on:

Different types of sea kayak design and material
Sea kayak safety features
Safety equipment
Western Australian boating regulations for kayaking in the ocean
Paddle types
The use of a rudder and skeg

It will provide instruction on how to:

Paddle forwards, backwards, turn, manoeuvre sideways and stop in an emergency
Capsize while wearing a spray deck
Launch and land a sea kayak
Edge and lean the kayak
Manoeuvre a sea kayak without the use of a rudder
Use the paddle to help prevent a capsize (low brace support stoke)
Perform an assisted rescue as the rescuer
Perform an assisted rescue as the rescuee

A Swan Canoe Club Introduction to Paddling a Sea Kayak certificate will be awarded to people who have demonstrated competency in the skills required for paddling a sea kayak.

These skills are normally a pre-requisite for easy club sea kayaking trips.

Course location: Swan Canoe Club, Johnson Parade, Mosman Park

Duration: approximately 5 hours
Cost: Members $70.00 / Non members $125.00 (Includes the use of a club kayak and equipment)

Contact Geoff Emery on gemry13@gmail.com

SCC Paddle Rally

Nov 22 @ 2:30 pm – 4:45 pm

The Swan Canoe Club Social Committee Presents:

SCC Paddle Rally

Arrive 2.30pm, Briefing 3.00pm, On water 3.15pm

Following the one hour paddle event enjoy BYO drinks and nibbles on the balcony and watch the presentation of the inaugural trophy to the winner around 4:30pm

For those of us old enough to remember the good old days of car rallies, this is a paddle rally. Each competitor (can be an individual, couple or family) will be given a set of clues at the briefing then must jump in their paddle craft and find the answers. Points awarded for correct answers and time taken. No paddling expertise required – all answers found within the boundary of Chidley Point and within 50 metres of shore.

All rally equipment provided – just wear what you usually wear paddling (but maybe bring your reading glasses….)

Pre-Registration with Marion is essential.

PRIVATE BOOKING NO UPSTAIRS ACCESS

Nov 26 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

October – November 2020 Oct – Nov 2020