Winter Warmer – New Member Welcome

Jul 16 @ 6:00 pm

SCC Social Committee presents

Winter Warmer – New Member Welcome

Presentations include:

Boat Set-up and Maintenance with Andy and Roland

Paddling Gear with Jennifer

Trip Options with Training and Development

ERGO use with Roland and Andy

Warm soup and bread provided

BYO drinks and nibbles.

Presentations start at 6pm with soup at about 7pm

While there is a focus on New Member information all Members are very welcome.

RSVP for catering purposes by 14th July to Lisa

lisa000bastian@gmail.com

Categories: Social

Intro to White Water

Jul 18 all-day

Introduction to White Water Kayaking course

This course is designed to introduce paddlers to kayaking on up to grade two white water and for those wishing to learn basic white water kayaking skills. This course is usually run at Walyunga, however location will depend on conditions, in short kayaks with spraydecks. Please contact instructors before the course regarding skill and capsize training in the short kayaks (Short Boat Skills Session) or if you have any questions.

Six hour course $85 for members and $150 for non-members.

Requirements

Must have good basic kayaking skills.

Instructor

Geoff Emery and Colin Priest gemry13@gmail.com

More information at https://swan.paddle.org.au/introduction-to-white-water-kayaking-course/

Jul

22

Thu

Winter Time Trials 2021

Tickets

Jul 22 @ 5:45 pm

Webscorer Registration

#makethursdayscount at Swan Canoe Club

When: Every Thursday, 20 May to 22 July 2021
Briefing at 5.45pm. Start at 6pm.
$25 contribution to the BBQ (covers the entire series / 10 weeks)

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

The Winter TT series is all about Participation and Socialising (although you might want to push yourself against the clock or each other!). Open to all craft, abilities, ages, members and non-members.

Select a Category and Distance when you register. These can be changed on the night – just talk to an organiser.

NO LIGHT, NO PADDLE. PFDs recommended.

Webscorer Registration

Further info on the SCC website, including course map: SCC Winter Time Trials

Swan TV will cover the TT each week: Swan TV

Aug

7

Sat

Guided Paddle @ Swan Canoe Club

Tickets

Aug 7 all-day

Point Walter Paddle happens every Saturday morning as a Peer Paddle to enjoy a coffee in East Fremantle. On any particular Saturday there may be between 0 and 20 paddlers.

Once a month a trained instructor leads the paddle (Guided Paddle) to show newbies how to safely navigate this sometimes hazardous stretch of water. Please contact Bob on bobcoops4071@gmail.com to register for the guided paddle.

Aug

9

Mon

Upper Murray Paddle with Geoffrey E

Tickets

Aug 9 all-day

Yarragil Brook – Baden Powell Water Spout.

This is an 11.5km paddle through trees and grade 1 rapids with a portage at the Island Pool Rapid and exit before Baden Powell Water Spout.

P.F.D’s and helmets are compulsory and it is suitable for paddle fit novices, who will require a briefing on white water safety beforehand.

There will be at least two white water instructors and the Paddle Australia Guidelines will limit places to about eight paddlers.

This trip is best suited to short plastic white water kayaks with a spray deck.

Murray Delta Paddle

Aug 12 all-day

THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY SUBSCRIBED… LOOK OUT FOR OTHER EVENTS COMING SOON.

Starting and finishing at ‘Jetty’s Bar and Grill’ in South Yunderup, approx. 1.25 hr drive south from SCC, approx 16km/4 hour paddle.

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’.

Wine Tasting Evening

Aug 13 @ 6:00 pm

THIS EVENT IS FULLY BOOKED – LOOK OUT FOR OTHER EVENTS COMING SOON

SCC Social Committee Presents:

Friday 13th August from 6pm

Wine Tasting Evening

Sommelier with wine and finger food pairings

Member, family and friends welcome

Cost $25 per head for wine and canapés with a sommelier presenting the evening

(not a wine drinker then advise us on booking and we will arrange some craft beer)

Please register with Deb deb@villa122.com by Tuesday 10th of August and she will provide the link for prepayment

Aug

15

Sun

Intro to Kayaking with Geoff E

Tickets

Aug 15 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 Geoff for details on gemry13@gmail.com

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

Go Membership Registration Link

Aug

28

Sat

PRIVATE VENUE HIRE – No upstairs access

Tickets

Aug 28 @ 6:00 pm – 11:45 pm

Sep

4

Sat

Guided Paddle @ Swan Canoe Club

Tickets

Sep 4 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

Matilda Bay Paddle

Tickets

Sep 4 all-day

Come and join Beck (who has taken over for Bob) for a pleasant paddle from the Club to Matilda Bay for some coffee and cake, or maybe lunch?

This flat water guided paddle is 15.4km over 3.45 hours including breaks. The trip will require moderate fitness. Meet at the Club at 08.30 to prepare for a 09.00 departure.

Please register with Beck on rebecca.wong@bigpond.com

Sep

12

Sun

Winery Paddle to Mandoon Estate

Tickets

Sep 12 all-day

THIS EVENT IS CURRENTLY SOLD OUT… if you wish to be on the waiting list please email Leigh. Thanks, Admin

Join us for a leisurely paddle on 12th of September through the Swan Valley, stopping at the Mandoon Estate for lunch. This will be approx a 12km round trip. Boats are able to be hired and help is also available with a trailer.

Please RSVP to Leigh at ellenbloom3@gmail.com

Please email Lauren @ admin@swancanoeclub.org.au to organise boat hire