Please also view our Social (Peer) Paddles which are regular paddle times not added to the Calendar.
City Lights Paddle
When: 5:30pm Saturday 13 April 2024
What: The paddle will start on the South Perth foreshore at sunset. We will then paddle an 11km circuit taking in the sights and lights of Elizabeth Quay, Claisebrook Cove, Optus Stadium and the Matagarup Bridge. The paddle will be followed by a BYO picnic on the grass overlooking the city.
Who: Due to the inherent risks of paddling at night paddlers must be of an intermediate level and be able to paddle 11 km continuously.
RSVP: https://form.jotform.com/232753268076866
Important: All paddlers must have front and rear lights to be able to participate in this paddle. If unsure please check @ https://www.transport.wa.gov.au/mediaFiles/marine/MAC-B-PaddleSafe.pdf
Please note: This paddle may be modified, postponed or cancelled if weather conditions are not suitable.
If you have any questions please contact admin@swancanoeclub.org.au or if you have Jocelyn’s email to her directly.
Join (Dr) Geoff and (Physiotherapist) Gillian for a talk on prevention of common paddler injuries.
6.30-830pm at the club
This course is designed for people who are new to kayaking or those wishing to learn basic kayaking skills including:
– gear and equipment
– safety awareness & rescues
– different types of kayaks and paddles
– basic strokes and techniques
Members $70 and Non-Members $125
Further information on the course content is available here.
Any course run by the Swan Canoe Club will require participants to be fully vaccinated and wear masks whilst indoors. Please confirm with your instructor that you are vaccinated. If you have any issues please speak directly to club admin at admin@swancanoeclub.org.au
Thanks, SCC Committee and ADMIN
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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 at least 25 meters.
This course is conducted using sit in type sea kayaks. A club sea kayak and equipment are provided.
The course will provide information on:
It will provide instruction on how to:
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 and a controlled wet exit wearing a spray deck.
These skills are normally a pre-requisite for easy club sea kayaking trips.
Pre-requisites: Able to swim 25 metres in paddling clothes and PFD. For juniors under 18 please email enquiry through to admin@swancanoeclub.org.au.
Equipment: provided
Members ($70) and Non-Members ($125) welcome
Full course outline is available at Introduction to Paddling a Sea Kayak Course | Swan Canoe Club Inc. (paddle.org.au)
All courses are run by an accredited Paddle Australia instructor.
Cancellation Fees apply if withdrawing from the course:
Disclaimer – SCC has the right to change or cancel courses at their discretion
Email – Geoff Emery: gemry13@gmail.com
Monthly meeting for Saltwater Flyrodders of WA
No upstairs access
Join us for the winter time trials in the Swan River. Laps from Swan Canoe Club to Chidley Point and back (~3km per lap). Select your distance when you register (3km, 6km, 9km or 12km).
When: Every Thursday, starting 16th May to 18th July 2024 Briefing at 5.20pm. Start at 5.30pm. There will be a BBQ and drinks on the last night of the time trials.
Registration $5 (processing fee) Open to all craft, abilities, ages, SCC members and non-members.
IT IS COMPULSERY TO BRING A 360 WHITE LIGHT. No LIGHT. NO PADDLE
Further info on the SCC website, including course map: SCC Winter TT Times / Results will be tracked on Webscorer (link to follow).
MEXICAN HAPPY HOUR
Friday 17th May at 6.15pm
Partners and friends welcome
Cost $20 per person
Includes a margarita cocktail on arrival, followed by tacos.
(BYO after your margarita)
This course is designed for people who are new to kayaking or those wishing to learn basic kayaking skills including:
– gear and equipment
– safety awareness & rescues
– different types of kayaks and paddles
– basic strokes and techniques
Members $70 and Non-Members $125
Further information on the course content is available here.
Join us for the winter time trials in the Swan River. Laps from Swan Canoe Club to Chidley Point and back (~3km per lap). Select your distance when you register (3km, 6km, 9km or 12km).
When: Every Thursday, starting 16th May to 18th July 2024 Briefing at 5.20pm. Start at 5.30pm. There will be a BBQ and drinks on the last night of the time trials.
Registration $5 (processing fee) Open to all craft, abilities, ages, SCC members and non-members.
IT IS COMPULSERY TO BRING A 360 WHITE LIGHT. No LIGHT. NO PADDLE
Further info on the SCC website, including course map: SCC Winter TT Times / Results will be tracked on Webscorer (link to follow).
Beatriz Perez
When: Sunday 26th May 10.00 am to 11.30am
Where: Swan Canoe Club
Who: Any club member interested in paddling whitewater
What: Training session in small whitewater slalom-type kayaks
Why: To practice paddling short whitewater kayaks
this course will be run at the Swan Canoe Club and is available only to Swan Canoe Club Members.
RSVP for this course to https://form.jotform.com/241301304925041
NOTE FROM ADMIN – I have noted a time above but I will wait for Colin to confirm these timings.
Join us for the winter time trials in the Swan River. Laps from Swan Canoe Club to Chidley Point and back (~3km per lap). Select your distance when you register (3km, 6km, 9km or 12km).
When: Every Thursday, starting 16th May to 18th July 2024 Briefing at 5.20pm. Start at 5.30pm. There will be a BBQ and drinks on the last night of the time trials.
Registration $5 (processing fee) Open to all craft, abilities, ages, SCC members and non-members.
IT IS COMPULSERY TO BRING A 360 WHITE LIGHT. No LIGHT. NO PADDLE
Further info on the SCC website, including course map: SCC Winter TT Times / Results will be tracked on Webscorer (link to follow).
