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Date
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Planned Trip
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Contact
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Sunday
18 Jan 09
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Beginners at the clubhouse:
Beginners Training – Introduction to flatwater paddling for beginners. 9am to 11:30am at RCC Clubhouse, Richardson Cr, Tempe. Numbers limited. Contact Andrew Bovis (0427379044 ambovis@tpg.com.au) to book a spot.”
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A Bovis
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Wednesday
21 Jan 09
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Midweek/6 Bridge Paddle. Departing 6:30pm @ Clubhouse. Come along for a fitness paddle or a social paddle. Depending on night a BBQ will be held from time to time after the paddle. Contact: Andrew Bovis 0427379044.
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A Bovis
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Sunday
4 Jan 09
Wk’end
10~11 Jan 09
Sunday
18 Jan 09
Wk’end
24~26 Jan 09
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Willow Warriors.
Monitoring in the Nepean Gorge – Warragamba to Euroka Creek.
Treatment in Nepean River – Devlin’s Lane to Clarks Island.
Monitoring on MacDonald River.
Monitoring paddle – River TBA.
For more details visit the Willow Warriors web site at http://www.willowwarriors.org.au/
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Jeff Cottrell
0418210347
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Sat~Mon
24~26 Jan 09
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Gwydir River.
If the emails are correct grade 5 and 6 whitewater is to be enjoyed. A whitewater paddlers Nirvana!!
Participants will have to provide proof of medical insurance and a current last will and testament.
Contact Andrew Love andrew191171@hotmail.com
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A Love
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Tues –
3 Feb 09
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Canoe Polo Season (till April 7)
Every Tuesday evening – 3 grades 7.00 – 9.00
Auburn Pool – Contact Anna 0419 621 149 to make up a Rivers team
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Anna
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Wednesday
4th Feb 09
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Midweek/6 Bridge Paddle. departing 6:30pm @ Clubhouse. Come along for a fitness paddle or a social paddle. Depending on night a BBQ will be held from time to time after the paddle. Contact: Andrew Bovis 0427379044.
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A Bovis
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Saturday
7Feb
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Club Meeting and Boat Auction and Paddle and working BEE.
Public Auction of old boats at high noon!
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L Parker
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Sunday
8 Feb 09
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Nepean Gorge 9.30 for 10 am on the water.
A trip which is suitable for all paddlers’ and types of boats. We’ll paddle up the Nepean into the gorge, with a break for lunch, and possibly a swim, and then back to our put in point. The group will determine the length and pace of the paddle.
For new members without a boat this is an opportunity to come on a club trip. Arrangements can be made to collect and return a club Platypus, plus PFD and paddle. Use will be on a ‘first in, best dressed’ basis and the gear will have to be collected on the Saturday.
Meet at the Tench Reserve boat ramp under the Penrith Valley Bridge on the M4 (Gregory’s Map Reference 235 F15).
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T Hudson
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Saturday
14 Feb 09
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PaddleNSW and RCC Paddle the Colo.
This trip is lead by Jeff Cotrell – refer www.paddlensw.org.au Rec page for details.
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Tony at tonycarr@ozemail.com.au 0417 502 056
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Sunday
15 Feb 09
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Flatwater skills training day – 8.30 for 9.00 am on the water.
Essential training for all new kayakers or a refresher for the more experienced.
Flatwater Basic Skills – starting 9 am.
An essential for all new kayakers looking to develop their skills. This is the perfect skills training to help make your paddling safer and learn some “technique”.
This assumes no or limited prior knowledge and will show you the basics of kayaking like forward, backward, side sculling strokes and exiting your boat safely in a capsize and more.
This is also chance to ask questions about other kayaking techniques from an Australian Canoeing instructor and experienced club members.
Completing this course also means those attending have attained Australian Canoeing Flatwater Basic Skills Certification.
Flatwater Deep Water Rescue Training – starting 11 am
Learn how to empty a capsized kayak on the water, how to get back in your boat after emptying it and a thing or two more.
This is essential training for all flatwater paddlers and those having just done the Basic Skills training should stay on for this training as well. Experienced paddles should also come along and refresh their skills.
These training sessions would each cost $90 plus from any of the commercial operators in and around Sydney, but as a Rivers Canoe Club member all this comes as part of your annual fee.
Arrangements can be made to collect and return a club Platypus, plus PFD and paddle. Use will be on a ‘first in, best dressed’ basis and the gear will have to be booked with the organiser.
The skills covered at these sessions are also a prerequisite for new members with no previous or limited kayaking experience seeking to come on some of the more advanced club trips.
A minimum of 5 paddlers is required to run this course. Please contact the trip co-coordinator at least one week in advance so numbers can be confirmed.
Meet at the northern side of the Kyeemagh Baths, Cook Park, Kyeemagh (Gregory’s Map Reference 404 D14).
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T Hudson
(A Love
Conducting T Hudson assisting)
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Wednesday
18th Feb 09
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Midweek/6 Bridge Paddle. departing 6:30pm @ Clubhouse. Come along for a fitness paddle or a social paddle. Depending on night a BBQ will be held from time to time after the paddle. Contact: Andrew Bovis 0427379044.
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A Bovis
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Sat~Sun
21~22 Feb 09
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Weekend at Basil’s.
A weekends camping in Basil’s backyard, 2 Koala Close Norah Head, 11/2 hours up the coast. If you get there early on the Friday night you could score one of his spare beds.
Tracy and Andrew Bovis will assist Basil with the paddling options for the weekend. Either the surf for whitewater paddlers or the nearby lakes for the flatwater brethren. A sea paddle could also be undertaken. There is also the opportunity to split into groups depending on what members what to do, for example long boaters could head for the lake while short boaters go surfing.
What we do will be up to the weather and sea conditions and the numbers/skills of paddlers coming along for a weekend not to be missed. If you cannot make it for the whole weekend why not come up on Saturday or Sunday for a day’s paddling.
Contact Basil Slaughter, 4396 5842.
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Basil Slaughter
(Contact
T Hudson
0411 024 088
For logistics)
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Sunday
1 Feb 09
Sunday
8 Feb 09
Sunday 14 Feb 09
Wk’end
28 Feb /
1 Mar 09
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Willow Warriors.
Training day at Penrith Whitewater Stadium.
Monitoring on MacDonald River.
Monitoring on Colo River.
Walk along the Wolgan River at Newnes – Treating Crack Willows.
For more details visit the Willow Warriors web site at
http://www.willowwarriors.org.au/
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Jeff Cottrell
0418210347
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Sat~Sun
7~8 Mar 09
10.00 am on the water
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Barrington River:
Introduction to moving water for paddlers interested in developing their kayaking skills conducted on basic grade 1 and 2 whitewater. This training also further develops flatwater paddling skills and boat control, not to mention boat exiting and re-entry. Whitewater paddling techniques. Including, basic river reading, strokes, eddying in and out, whitewater equipment and safety.
A different but very worthwhile way of developing skills and possibly a start to a moving water love affair. Bring your non-paddling family – it’s a great swimming spot, nestled amongst the Casuarinas.
Equipment: you will need a whitewater boat, paddle, skirt, PFD and helmet is essential. (Dont go out and buy all the equipment listed for whitewater paddling till you have fallen in love). The club has some equipment for hire for $50/weekend and other arrangements can be made with local suppliers at Gloucester (3 1/2 hours north from Sydney).
Camping: you will need to bring your own tent, folding chair and food/drinks/water, there are no shops close by, and the toilets are pretty rudimentary.
The camp is at Bindera ($5/night) the last farm on the road about 20 km up from the Barrington Bridge. Specific directions will be provided to participants.
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Tim Sindle
Bob Montgomery
PaddleNSW
Lynn Parker
0406 428 331
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Wednesday
11 March 09
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Midweek/6 Bridge Paddle. Departing 6:30pm @ Clubhouse. Come along for a fitness paddle or a social paddle. Depending on night a BBQ will be held from time to time after the paddle. Contact: Andrew Bovis 0427379044.
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A Bovis
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Sunday
15 Mar 09
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Kayak for Kids – Training Day – 8.30 for 9.00 on the water.
This trip is scout the harbour east of the Bridge in preparation for the Kayak for Kids charity paddling event.
Put in is at Clifton Gardens and we will paddle to Obelisk Bay and possibly to Middle Head on the outward leg and back down to Bradleys Head on the return. New members who have completed the flatwater skills and deep water rescue courses are encouraged to come along.
Arrangements can be made to collect and return club equipment. Use will be on a ‘first in, best dressed’ basis and the gear will have to be booked with the organizer.
Meet in the car park at the Clifton Gardens Reserve, Clifton Gardens (Gregory’s Map Reference 317 E12).
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L Parker
T Hudson
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14-15th
Mar 09
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Swift-water Rescue Course – a must for all whitewater paddlers.
This course is designed for recreational paddlers. You will learn the principles and skills to deal with rescue situations you may encounter while paddling recreationally. It is based on the River Rescue level 1 course previously run by Australian Canoeing.
You will learn: Rescue principles, River hydrology, Personal equipment, Rescue equipment, Introduction to knots and anchors, Communications, Swimming in rapids, Strainer negotiation, Throw bag practice, Tension diagonals, Contact rescues, H & T rescues, Deck carries, Mechanical advantage systems, Shallow water crossings, Snag & Tag lines, Pins & wraps.
Normally held in Canberra over 2 days.
Contact Rohan on Ph 02 6228 1264 Mob 0410 54 7838
Website: www.realfun.com.au Email: adventure@realfun.com.au
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Rohan Reynolds
(Real Fun Adventures)
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Saturday
21 Mar 09
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Kayak for Kids – Training Day.
This trip is scout the harbour west of the Bridge in preparation for the Kayak for Kids charity paddling event.
Put in is at Greenwich Point and we will paddle to Lavender Bay. New members who have completed the flatwater skills and deep water rescue courses are encouraged to come along.
Arrangements can be made to collect and return club equipment. Use will be on a ‘first in, best dressed’ basis and the gear will have to be booked with the organizer.
Meet at the boat ramp at the end of O’Connell St, Greenwich (Gregory’s Map Reference 314 K14).
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L Parker
T Hudson
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Sunday
22 March
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Penrith Whitewater Stadium
Pre-Nymboida training day.
Just turn up, we’ll be there.
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A Love
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Sunday
22 March
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Penrith WS
Canoe Polo
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A Ward
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Saturday
28 Mar 09
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Wolli Creek Tour - 9 am at the Clubhouse.
A leisurely kayaking tour to help the Wolli Creek Preservation Society. Paddle up Wolli Creek, alight at the weir for a guided walk up Nannygoat Hill and then return to the clubhouse for cake! Free to all RCCC members.
These tours also help to raise funds for repair and replacement of equipment so as well as enjoying to tour you are helping to raise funds for Rivers. We’d like to keep them going but cannot do so without club volunteers!
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T Hudson
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Sunday
29 Mar 09
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Kayak for Kids – Blues Point to Clontaff
.12 Kayak for Kids 29 March 2009. A great event for all the family around the shores of Sydney Harbour. Fundraising for Lifestart’s Early Childhood Intervention Program & School Age Services for children who have an intellectual disability. Get involved, by participating or volunteering your services. ENTRIES OPEN
Visit the website www.arocsport.com.au/k4k/k4k_home.html
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L Parker
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Sunday
8 March 09
Sunday
15 Mar 09
Wk’end
21~22 Mar 09
Sunday
29 Mar 09
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Willow Warriors
Treatment – Nepaen River, Penrith to Devil’s Lane.
Monitoring on Colo River – Bob Turners Track to Colo. Meroo
Monitoring paddle – River TBA
Training day at Penrith Whitewater Stadium
For more details visit the Willow Warriors web site at http://www.willowwarriors.org.au/
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Jeff Cottrell
0418210347
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Club Meeting – held at Jervis Bay??
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Sat~Sun
4~5 Apr 09
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Jervis Bay Paddle and Camping Weekend
Come down for two days of paddling in and around Jervis Bay, dinners at the local and (probably) luxury waterfront sites at the Jervis Bay Caravan Club, Wollamia, for this weekend.
A local paddler will help us to read the weather to decide the options of either the surf for whitewater paddlers or the Bay for the flatwater brethren. An outside sea paddle could also be undertaken. Trips will be selected on the day and will depend on the weather, paddling conditions and numbers/paddling skills of those coming.
There is also the opportunity to split into groups depending on what members what to do, for example long boaters could head for the lake while short boaters go surfing.
Please contact the trip co-coordinator at least two weeks in advance so numbers can be confirmed and camp site bookings can be arranged.
Full details in future editions of Splash.
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Contact PaddleNSW Tony Carr 0427 502 056 or email tonycarr@ozemail.com.au to get in early – spaces are usually limited
Tracy Hudson will be the Weekend Leader
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Sunday 5th April
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Penrith Whitewater Stadium
Pre-Nymboida training day.
Just turn up, we’ll be there.
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A Love
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Wednesday
8 April 09
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Midweek/6 Bridge Paddle. departing 6:30pm @ Clubhouse. Come along for a fitness paddle or a social paddle. Depending on night a BBQ will be held from time to time after the paddle. Contact: Andrew Bovis 0427379044.
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A Bovis
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Fri~Mon
10~13 Apr 09
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Easter Safari
Nymboida River 3 day moving trip. A highlight of the year for whitewater paddlers! Don’t miss it!
River descriptions for the sections we do are below, but don’t be put off by gradings – all major stuff can be portaged:
http://www.adventurepro.com.au/paddleaustralia/pa.cgi?action=details&id=nymboida4
http://www.adventurepro.com.au/paddleaustralia/pa.cgi?action=details&id=Nymboida5
Contact Andrew Love andrew191171@hotmail.com
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A Love
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Fri – Mon
10 – 13th April 09
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Canoe Polo Australian Championships
PWS
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Anna
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Sat
4 Apr 09
Sunday
5 Apr 09
Easter
10~13 Apr 09
Wk’days
20~24 Apr 09
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Willow Warriors
Cecil Hoskins Reserve – native tubestock planting
Monitoring – Wallaby Rocks
Monitoring paddle – River TBA or Glen Davis in the Capertree Valley
Monitoring paddle – River TBA
For more details visit the Willow Warriors web site
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Jeff Cottrell
0418210347
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Wednesday
22 April 09
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Midweek/6 Bridge Paddle. departing 6:30pm @ Clubhouse. Come along for a fitness paddle or a social paddle. Depending on night a BBQ will be held from time to time after the paddle. Contact: Andrew Bovis 0427379044.
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A Bovis
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Sunday
10 May 09
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Upper Georges River
The aim is to put in on the Georges Rive behind Warwick Farm Racecourse and either:
paddle through the Chipping Norton Lake complex into the river proper to approximately Sandy Point (or beyond) with a car shuttle to get back, or
paddle through the Chipping Norton Lake complex to the upper reaches of the river proper and return.
The exact paddle plan will be in a later edition of Splash.
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T Hudson
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Sunday
24 May 09
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Clontarf to Roseville Bridge and up Middle Harbour Creek
If numbers allow we will try and organize a car shuttle on this one so that the trip can end in the Garigal National Park under the Roseville Bridge. If not we will paddle from the Roseville Bridge either up into Middle Harbour Creek or down towards the harbour depending on the paddling conditions and skills of the group.
For new members without a boat this is an opportunity to come on a club trip. Arrangements can be made to collect and return a club Platypus, plus PFD and paddle. Use will be on a ‘first in, best dressed’ basis and the gear will have to be collected on the Saturday.
The exact paddle plan will be in a later edition of Splash.
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T Hudson
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Sunday
3 May 09
Sunday
17 May 09
Wk’end
23~24 May 09
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Willow Warriors
Monitoring – Catti Creek
For more details visit the Willow Warriors web site
Monitoring – MacDonald River
Monitoring – River TBA
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Jeff Cottrell
0418210347
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Mid July
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Herbert River and others
North Queensland
More details to come.
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A Love
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Sat~Sun
5~6 Sept 09
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Tallowa Dam to Fossickers Flat – 9.00 for 9.30 am on the water
Arguably the most picturesque and sensually pleasing flatwater in NSW (source: Canoeing Guide to NSW, pg 196) and fully agreed to by all members who have done this trip.
This is an overnight flatwater trip suitable for all levels with a leisurely 3~4 hour paddling each day including breaks. Bring all you need in your kayak to camp in a secluded glen beside the rived on Saturday night.
For those who want to be there in plenty of time, or just want a good time, why not come done and stay in the camping (camping or van hire) area at Kangaroo Valley on Friday night and share a meal and excellent wines at the local pub.
Due to space limitations at Saturday campsite numbers are limited to a maximum if 12 small tents (if mixed say 3~4 doubles and 8~9 singles).
Please contact the trip co-coordinator at least two weeks in advance so numbers can be confirmed and any camp site or van bookings can be arranged.
This weekend will also be for PaddleNSW members to come along as part of the inter-club recreational paddling program.
Full details in future editions of Splash.
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Sat~Sun
5~6 Sept 09
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4 – 6 October
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Oceana Championships – Polo, slalom
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Saturday 10 - Monday 12 October 2009
09
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World Masters Games
Canoe Polo: Marathon: Tues 13- Wed 14 October 2009
Slalom: Thursday 15 October 2009
Flatwater: Friday 16- Sunday 18 October 2009
All paddlers over 35 are welcome – refer to the World Masters Website for details
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October 3-11
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Victorian Safari
The best week of the year! Great paddling, great camping, intellectual discussions…..
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Andrew Love
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