• 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.

Oct
1
Tue
PRIVATE VENUE HIRE: No upstairs access
Oct 1 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Monthly meeting for Saltwater Flyrodders of WA

No upstairs access

Oct
4
Fri
QUIZ NIGHT (TBC)
Oct 4 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

in calendar as a placeholder. time to be confirmed

Oct
5
Sat
Guided Paddle for Members
Oct 5 @ 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
Oct
7
Mon
INTRODUCTION TO PADDLING A SEA KAYAK
Oct 7 @ 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

Oct
15
Tue
SCC Committee Meeting
Oct 15 @ 4:00 pm
Oct
20
Sun
SEA KAYAK PADDLE with the Sea Kayak Club – Colin Priest
Oct 20 all-day

Details to be confirmed closer to the date – Colin Priest is organising

Oct
27
Sun
INTRODUCTION TO KAYAKING
Oct 27 @ 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

Nov
2
Sat
Guided Paddle for Members
Nov 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
Nov
5
Tue
PRIVATE VENUE HIRE: No upstairs access
Nov 5 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Monthly meeting for Saltwater Flyrodders of WA

No upstairs access

Nov
17
Sun
INTRODUCTION TO KAYAKING
Nov 17 @ 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

Nov
19
Tue
SCC Committee Meeting
Nov 19 @ 4:00 pm
Nov
24
Sun
INTRODUCTION TO PADDLING A SEA KAYAK
Nov 24 @ 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

*************************************************************

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

Dec
3
Tue
PRIVATE VENUE HIRE: No upstairs access
Dec 3 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Monthly meeting for Saltwater Flyrodders of WA

No upstairs access

Dec
7
Sat
Guided Paddle for Members
Dec 7 @ 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
SCC Xmas Party
Dec 7 @ 6:00 pm – 11:15 pm
Dec
17
Tue
SCC Committee Meeting
Dec 17 @ 4:00 pm
Jan
4
Sat
Guided Paddle for Members
Jan 4 @ 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
7
Tue
PRIVATE VENUE HIRE: No upstairs access
Jan 7 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Monthly meeting for Saltwater Flyrodders of WA

No upstairs access

Jan
21
Tue
SCC Committee Meeting
Jan 21 @ 4:00 pm
Feb
18
Tue
SCC Committee Meeting
Feb 18 @ 4:00 pm