Calendar - Swan Canoe Club Inc.

PRIVATE BOOKING NO UPSTAIRS ACCESS

Dec 19 @ 4:00 pm – 11:45 pm

Club Member Event

Dec 23 @ 6:00 pm – 11:45 pm

Peer Racing SMarTs

Dec 25 @ 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.

Dec

26

Saturday Paddler Breakfast

Dec 26 @ 7:00 am – 11:30 am

2

Guided Paddle @ Swan Canoe Club

Jan 2 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

9

Intro to Kayaking with Elena

Jan 9 all-day

This course is designed for people who are new to kayaking or those wishing to learn basic kayaking skills.

– Gear and equipment
– Safety awareness & rescues
– Different types of kayaks and paddles
– Basic strokes and techniques

Members $70 and Non-Members $125

Contact Elena for details on elena@resilientpeople.com.au

Further course details are at https://swan.paddle.org.au/introduction-to-kayaking-course/

12

Tue

Social Committee Meeting

Jan 12 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

14

Thu

Junior Holiday Training

Register via webscorer using this link

Jan 14 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Thursday 14/1 & Friday 15/1 9am to 12noon
Available for 10 to 17 year olds with good swimming ability
A variety of paddling abilities can be catered for as there are two coaches for the session so the group can be split up based on ability for activities
Mixture of paddling disciplines and boats will be used
Program is for both mornings and is held at Swan Canoe Club

Paddle craft and PFD provided
Please bring along some morning tea and a towel and wear sunscreen and rashies

Coaches: Alex Vogel and Jordan Fleming

– SCC Members $50
– Non-Members $70

If you wish to join SCC or would like assistance with the registration process please contact admin@swancanoeclub.org.au for further details

This session will be subject to cancellation if conditions are not suitable or if there are insufficient participants.

COVID-19: Prevailing guidance will be followed. The current SCC COVID Safety Plan is available on the Club Noticeboard

15

Fri

Junior Holiday Training

Register via webscorer using this link

Jan 15 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Thursday 14/1 & Friday 15/1 9am to 12noon
Available for 10 to 17 year olds with good swimming ability
A variety of paddling abilities can be catered for as there are two coaches for the session so the group can be split up based on ability for activities
Mixture of paddling disciplines and boats will be used
Program is for both mornings and is held at Swan Canoe Club

Paddle craft and PFD provided
Please bring along some morning tea and a towel and wear sunscreen and rashies

Coaches: Alex Vogel and Jordan Fleming

– SCC Members $50
– Non-Members $70

If you wish to join SCC or would like assistance with the registration process please contact admin@swancanoeclub.org.au for further details

This session will be subject to cancellation if conditions are not suitable or if there are insufficient participants.

COVID-19: Prevailing guidance will be followed. The current SCC COVID Safety Plan is available on the Club Noticeboard

Broke Inlet Trip

Jan 23 – Jan 26 all-day

AUSTRALIA DAY LONG W’END – BROKE INLET TRIP
SATURDAY 23/1/21 – TUESDAY 26/1/21

Broke Inlet is a large and scenic estuary near Walpole within the
D’Entrecasteau National Park on the south coast, about 400km
from Perth.

Using sea kayaks we will be self-sufficient and plan
to camp in seclusion for 3 nights on the far side of the inlet. Day
paddle options will include exploring the inlet’s islands and
tributary rivers, or heading down to the ocean outlet for a swim.

You will need a reasonable level of fitness for this fun trip, and
should have completed an Introduction to Sea Kayak course
with the club, or have equivalent skills.

Interested?

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

PRIVATE BOOKING – NO UPSTAIRS ACCESS

Jan 23 @ 5:00 pm – 11:45 pm

Member private function.

26

Tue

Peer Paddle Breakfast

Jan 26 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am

29

Fri

PRIVATE FUNCTION – NO UPSTAIRS ACCESS

Jan 29 @ 5:00 pm – 11:45 pm

Member private function.

30

Junior Training (replacing 14th and 15th January)

Jan 30 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

This training is to replace the junior sessions that were cancelled on 14th and 15th of January due to the shark incident.

Categories: T&D

31

Sun

Intro to Paddling A Sea Kayak (Rescheduled from 17th January)

Jan 31 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 Colin Priest with any questions or to register on cag2@westnet.com.au

Feb

6

Guided Paddle @ Swan Canoe Club

Feb 6 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

Feb

9

Tue

Induction – Dry (special date due to COVID closure)