• 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.

Dec
26
Tue
PRIVATE VENUE HIRE – No Upstairs Access
Dec 26 @ 7:30 am – 12:00 pm

Reserved

Jan
2
Tue
DRY INDUCTION @ Swan Canoe Club
Jan 2 @ 6:00 pm – 6:45 pm
Jan
6
Sat
Guided Paddle for Members
Jan 6 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am
The guided paddle is suitable for all members, especially for those who are new to the club and paddling on Swan River. Your guide will take you out onto the river, and weather/wind dependent will take the group on a paddle that could include Chidley point, Point Walter, the Sandbar and/ or Freshwater Bay.
Contacting the nominated lead for the paddle is essential, so that they know the numbers and paddle experience of those attending. No RSVP may mean that if you turn up on the day you may not be able to join the group.
Please contact the lead to join this paddle for:
January – Sarah Whittaker
February – Gillian Henderson
March – Sarah Whittaker
April – Sarah Whittaker
May – last minute change to Rebecca Wong contact admin@swancanoeclub.org.au
September – Sarah Whittaker
October – Gillian Henderson
November – Sarah Whittaker
December – Gillian Henderson
If you cannot access the named link please email Lauren in admin admin@swancanoeclub.org.au for the email – we are trying to limit publishing people’s email addresses in public places. Thanks
Jan
9
Tue
WET INDUCTION
Jan 9 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Jan
16
Tue
SCC Committee Meeting
Jan 16 @ 4:00 pm
Jan
20
Sat
INTRODUCTION TO KAYAKING
Jan 20 @ 8:00 am – 1:00 pm

Intro to Kayaking

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.

BOOKING LINK TO MAY WITH JOCELYN

Jan
21
Sun
New Member Paddle
Jan 21 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Please buy your ticket to cover your dinner at BUY TICKET

and RSVP to Elena at elena@developmental.net.au

Please be at the club for 4pm, planning to be on the water by 4.15

BYO drinks

Jan
25
Thu
Broke Inlet Trip – 25th – 28th of January
Jan 25 all-day

Join Marty and the gang on the annual

Australia Day pilgrimage to Broke Inlet

Any queries to Marty at landass@iinet.net.au or 0417 900 724

Click here to register

Feb
3
Sat
Guided Paddle for Members
Feb 3 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am
The guided paddle is suitable for all members, especially for those who are new to the club and paddling on Swan River. Your guide will take you out onto the river, and weather/wind dependent will take the group on a paddle that could include Chidley point, Point Walter, the Sandbar and/ or Freshwater Bay.
Contacting the nominated lead for the paddle is essential, so that they know the numbers and paddle experience of those attending. No RSVP may mean that if you turn up on the day you may not be able to join the group.
Please contact the lead to join this paddle for:
January – Sarah Whittaker
February – Gillian Henderson
March – Sarah Whittaker
April – Sarah Whittaker
May – last minute change to Rebecca Wong contact admin@swancanoeclub.org.au
September – Sarah Whittaker
October – Gillian Henderson
November – Sarah Whittaker
December – Gillian Henderson
If you cannot access the named link please email Lauren in admin admin@swancanoeclub.org.au for the email – we are trying to limit publishing people’s email addresses in public places. Thanks
Feb
5
Mon
PRIVATE VENUE HIRE – No Upstairs Access
Feb 5 @ 7:00 am – Feb 6 @ 5:00 pm
Feb
6
Tue
DRY INDUCTION @ Swan Canoe Club
Feb 6 @ 6:00 pm – 6:45 pm
PRIVATE VENUE HIRE: No upstairs access
Feb 6 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Monthly meeting for Saltwater Flyrodders of WA

No upstairs access

Feb
13
Tue
WET INDUCTION
Feb 13 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Feb
18
Sun
INTRODUCTION TO PADDLING A SEA KAYAK
Feb 18 @ 8:00 am – 1:00 pm

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:

  • different types of sea kayak design and material
  • sea kayak safety features
  • safety equipment
  • Western Australian boating regulations for kayaking on 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 and exit an upturned kayak (wet exit) while wearing a spray deck
  • launch and land a sea kayak
  • edge and lean a sea 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 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:

  • 15% greater than 1 weeks notice
  • 25% less than 1 weeks notice but greater than 48 hours notice
  • 50% less than 48 hours notice

Disclaimer – SCC has the right to change or cancel courses at their discretion

Email – Geoff Emery: gemry13@gmail.com

APRIL ITPASK WITH GEOFF

Feb
20
Tue
SCC Committee Meeting
Feb 20 @ 4:00 pm
Feb
24
Sat
FULL MOON PADDLE with Rebecca Wong
Feb 24 all-day

Timing to be confirmed closer to the time by Beck the lead of this paddle.

Come for a social paddle and watch the moon rise over the Swan. Stay for dinner afterwards. BYO food and drinks.

RSVP to Beck Wong by Feb 21, including your paddling experience and if you need a club boat. Please note, you will need a white light on your boat to participate. NO LIGHT NO PADDLE.

RSVP to Beck (via this link/booking form)

 

CLUB WORKING BEE
Feb 24 @ 10:30 am – 2:30 pm

Contact Marty if you can come down and help on a job or two – no need to stay for the whole day.

Feb
25
Sun
INTRODUCTION TO KAYAKING
Feb 25 @ 8:00 am – 1:00 pm

Intro to Kayaking

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.

BOOKING LINK TO MAY WITH JOCELYN

Feb
27
Tue
Tranby House Swan River Guided Paddle (TBC)
Feb 27 @ 6:31 am – 7:31 am

Details and timing to be confirmed on the lead up to event

Mar
2
Sat
Guided Paddle for Members
Mar 2 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am
The guided paddle is suitable for all members, especially for those who are new to the club and paddling on Swan River. Your guide will take you out onto the river, and weather/wind dependent will take the group on a paddle that could include Chidley point, Point Walter, the Sandbar and/ or Freshwater Bay.
Contacting the nominated lead for the paddle is essential, so that they know the numbers and paddle experience of those attending. No RSVP may mean that if you turn up on the day you may not be able to join the group.
Please contact the lead to join this paddle for:
January – Sarah Whittaker
February – Gillian Henderson
March – Sarah Whittaker
April – Sarah Whittaker
May – last minute change to Rebecca Wong contact admin@swancanoeclub.org.au
September – Sarah Whittaker
October – Gillian Henderson
November – Sarah Whittaker
December – Gillian Henderson
If you cannot access the named link please email Lauren in admin admin@swancanoeclub.org.au for the email – we are trying to limit publishing people’s email addresses in public places. Thanks