Please also view our Social (Peer) Paddles which are regular paddle times not added to the Calendar.
Contact Marty if you can come down and help on a job or two – no need to stay for the whole day.
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.
Details and timing to be confirmed on the lead up to event
Founders Reunion – No Upstairs Access
As part of Clean Up Australia Day the Swan Canoe Club are having a river clean up.
Join your paddle mates OTW at 8.30am to paddle and pick up rubbish from our river and then join us upstairs at 10.30 for morning tea.
Please register for catering, clean up bags and also if you will need a club boat on the day.
Contact Jo at tandara@wn.com.au or via text on 0437 341 010
If you want a clean up bag and gloves for another time on Sunday please contact Deb at deb@villa.com
Monthly meeting for Saltwater Flyrodders of WA
No upstairs access
🏆 Rod Fry Memorial Race 2024 🏆
Sunday, March 10, 2024
Registrations close 10am Friday March 8 2024.
All paddlers in team craft must enter individually.
THE RACE Where: Swan Canoe Club, Johnson Parade, Mosman Park
Check-in: 7:00 – 7:45am Race / Safety Briefing: 8:00am Start (1st Wave): 8:30am
SAFETY We share the Swan River with other traffic and the 12km course requires paddlers to cross the main channel. Paddlers must obey water rules and be confident in their own competency and fitness. Remember hydration, sun protection. PFD mandatory for U16 and recommended for others.
All participants must attend the Race/Safety Briefing at 8am.
COURSES [Link to race map] Start/Finish at Swan Canoe Club jetty.
🔹 12km (turn at Stirling Bridge, North Freo)
🔹 6km (turn at Point Roe red marker)
🔹 3km (turn at Chidley Point red marker)
All turns are anticlockwise. Wave starts from 8:30am. Waves/Classes to be confirmed on race day. Race Director has discretion. Dragon Boats: 6km only PRIZES Cash prizes for fastest male and female single paddlers (12km course):
🥇 1st: $150
🥈 2nd: $100
🥉 3rd: $50
Plus random draw for other prizes. Presentations after the race.
FEES
🔹 Adults: $25
🔹 Juniors (U18): $15 Morning tea and refreshments are included in the race entry fee – available at the club after the race. $20 for insurance will be added for non-affiliated paddlers COVID-19 Prevailing guidance and restrictions will apply (WA Govt COVID-19). Updates: SCC on facebook. Enquiries: admin@swancanoec
Stroke Improvement Clinic for Flatwater Paddling
Join Amanda Simper (Ex Olympic sprint kayaker) and Jocelyn Sisson (Flatwater Instructor in training) to learn how to paddle more efficiently and minimise injury risk.
The clinic will consist of a land based workshop on forward stroke technique, on-water practice including video recording and then a review of the videos.
When: 8am -12pm Saturday 16 March 2024
Who: Swan Canoe Club members only. Intermediate to advanced paddlers who would like to improve their forward stroke
Craft: Surf ski or kayak with a rudder. Can use a club boat if available.
Cost: $50
Registrations close: Saturday 9 March or when course is filled
Location: Swan Canoe Club, Johnson Parade, Mosman Park, 6012
Duration: approximately 4 hours
Disclaimer – SCC has the right to change or cancel courses at their discretion
Please note that you will need to do this process twice if you are booking for more than one person (so that we have the appropriate details for each person)
If you have missed out on booking into this course – and are interested in the waiting list or the possibility of a second course at a later date. Please register with Lauren at admin CLICK HERE
Private Venue Hire: Toby Osmond – No Upstairs access
Join this 17km return paddle from Palm Beach to Point Peron, Bird Island, Seal Island and Penguin Island for lunch.
Introduction to Sea Kayaking or equivalent skills required. Safety gear including PFD, bailer / pump, flares or PLB essential
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.
Andrew Griffiths first joined the Swan Canoe Club in 1968, he is a past president with years of experience running big rivers and guiding on the Colorado.
Listen to Andrew talk about his experience leading trips along the complete 450km of the river for 18 + days (either in a kayak or in a raft with day hikes on shore.) He describes the trip as “floating through one of natures’ greatest miracles which has a profound effect on the soul.” His wife Christine describes it as ‘life changing.’ Andrew will describe not only his experiences but also how you can arrange to go on one of these amazing wilderness experiences.
Monthly meeting for Saltwater Flyrodders of WA
No upstairs access
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
