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SPLASH
Magazine of the River Canoe Club www.rivercanoeclub.org
November 2014
Cowan Creek Paddle
Contents
2015 Committee Members ……………………………………………………………………..2
Thoughts from the President’s Chair ………………………………………………………….3
Reminder about renewing membership……………………………………………………….4
Christmas Party Info….………………………………………………………………………... 5
News and Gossip………………………………………………………………………………..6
Duck Trophy Suggestions………………………………………………………………………7
Hawksbury Classic………………………………………………………………………………8
Cowan Creek by Tony Mylrea……………………………………………….…………...…....9
River Canoe Club - Calendar ………………………………………………………………....13
Prices for use of RCC Equipment …………………………………………………………….16
2015 Committee Members
President
Tracy Hudson
president@rivercanoeclub.org
0411 024 088
Vice President
George Cowan
vicepresident@rivercanoeclub.org
0434 930 702
Secretary
Dee Taylor
secretary@rivercanoeclub.org
0423 831 497
Treasurer
Scott Button
treasurer@rivercanoeclub.org
0412 392 839
Social Secretary
Krisnani Suhartonon
social@rivercanoeclub.org
0402 460 407
Webmaster
John Larsen
webmaster@rivercanoeclub.org
0412 038 085
Splash Editor
Deborah Doherty
splash@rivercanoeclub.org
0418 243 527
House Officer
Alex Palm
house@rivercanoeclub.org
0417 273 157
Safety/Training Convenor
Lynn Parker
training@rivercanoeclub.org
0406 428 331
Whitewater Convenor
Deb Cunneen
whitewater@rivercanoeclub.org
0477 486 549
Flatwater Convenor
Gary Luke
flatwater@rivercanoeclub.org
0439 451 571
Openwater Convenor
Andy Singh
openwater@rivercanoeclub.org
0414 922 979
Club Enquiries
New Member Contact
Tracy Hudson
0411.024.088
president@rivercanoeclub.org
General Enquiries
For non-membership related enquiries please send an email to
enquiries@rivercanoeclub.org
CLUB MEETINGS– held roughly monthly on a Saturday evening either at the Clubhouse,
situated at Richardson Crescent Marrickville (opposite Tempe Railway Station and next to the
Concordia Club), or depending on trips away by a river somewhere. Check calendar for the
dates & venue.”
This Magazine is © copyright to River Canoe Club. No part may be reproduced without
permission. Non-profit canoeing clubs may reproduce any article without permission, as long as
the source and copyright is acknowledged. Splash is published monthly without any spelling or
grammar mistakes [they are randomly introduced inconsistencies].
Next Splash Deadline: 27th December 2014
November 2014 Splash
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Thoughts from the President’s Chair
One of the things I do is respond to enquiries regarding the Club
and membership received via our ‘enquires’ email address on the
website. This address also gets regular emails offering us, often in
mangled English, franchises for canoe motors or seeking orders
for coffee mugs, t-shirts or the like.
Then there are the occasional gems!! One of these I received a
few days ago from the children of Albert Bussell, a member and
president in the early 1940s, who are interested in getting details
about two special trips he did. Apparently one was down the Shoalhaven and the other on the
Macleay. We’ll try to help them as much as we can and have already sent some information
from that era.
The thing is this makes one realise what a long history Rivers has and how it is so deep in the
community; whether influencing a current or past member or someone such as Albert Bussell’s
children.
Then there are other emails we receive which show Rivers is known far and wide. This one
was to Dee in response to our Christmas Party reminder: “Hi Dee, We are moving to Australia from Colorado US in January, so will not be able to make the Christmas party. We are looking forward to meeting everyone and exploring the coast and rivers of Australia. The rivers here are icing over already. Gary Powers”. Another thing I have been doing is looking at our membership for this year and, when compared
with last year, I noted that a number of members have not yet re-joined. It is probably
redundant to write this but you do need to renew your membership to be able to participate in all
our events. This includes flatwater trips, whitewater trips, our annual safaris and all our all
social events. Moreover, your membership fees go toward maintaining the club house,
purchases of paddling gear and boats for use by members, offsetting many of our trip costs and
your insurance.
So how about renewing now and helping to ensure that Rivers stays strong and we continue to
build on our long history! All you need to do is go to http://www.rivercanoeclub.com/join.
That’s it for now … see you on the water.
Tracy Hudson
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HAVE YOU
FORGOTTEN?
IT IS TIME TO RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP!
By renewing your membership of River Canoe Club (RCC) you are able to
participate in all our events. This includes flatwater trips, whitewater
trips, Penrith Whitewater Paddling (most weekends), our annual safaris
and all our all social events.
Your membership fees go toward maintaining the club house, purchases
of paddling gear and boats, offsetting many of our trip costs and your
insurance.
Members can also hire out a range of paddling gear (including kayaks) at
a discounted rate.
River Canoe Club (RCC) is a member of PaddleNSW. PaddleNSW
provide the insurance required when you paddle with us. This means,
you must first become a member of PaddleNSW. A hassle, I know, but it
only takes a few minutes to complete, you'll be fully insured and it's a
pretty straight forward to complete.
To renew go to http://www.rivercanoeclub.com/join
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NEWS AND GOSSIP
Hi all,
I am selling a M/L orange sweet rocker helmet, it has never been worn (My brother managed to
order the wrong size for himself).
http://www.outdoorplay.com/Sweet-Protection-Rocker-Kayak-Helmet.
I would like $200.00 for it.
Regards
__._,_.___
Posted by: Johannes Hendriks johannes.n.hendriks@gmail.com
NEW MEMBER Gary Powers
I did not know if this is news worthy. I recently joined the club and am looking forward to paddling with everyone there. My family and I are moving to Woolgoolga in January from Colorado USA. We will be living there for one year as part of a teacher exchange. My wife, Susan is the teacher , we also have to children ages ,Colton ten and Owen, who will be attending school there. I will be what they call a traveling spouse, which means my wife has a job and I do not. (awesome). This means besides house work and maybe a part time job I will have plenty of time for paddling. We are looking forward to meeting people in the club and learning about sea kayaking since it some thing we do not get to do here, we live pretty far from the ocean. I have done a lot of white water paddling both canoe and kayak. As a family we do mostly canoeing and a lot of camping. We are very excited about exploring Australia both by boat and foot. Looking forward to meeting all of you. Thanks, Gary Powers November 2014 Splash
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SWIMMING DUCK TROPHY
What is this some of you may ask and how it came about. It happened on a club trip inland from
Coffs Harbour one Easter break. Known to some as the Summer Safari, a white water trip for
this out going member of this club.
A member of a group led by David Batlow and Andrew Love. The following member James
Bond 007, Controller and Dunny with one of these persons was given and christened
SWIMMING DUCK, or due to the type of boat he had. Plus the number of miss rolls that
occurred.
Or the swim at Karl Rock that won the true award means, only time would tell the story!
Have the time to look at the trophy to see the past winners.
Glen (Controller) Birkett:
won this from Dunny with an over the top rolling action of logs
and stone that won the day.
Andrew Love:
was the winner with an over top action on a surf ski on open
water that how many time in trying to roll this was not on.
(winner 2013)
This person showed his skill in roping and knot tiring while in K1W1 land.
So who is going to be this years winner, a few names have appeared or been passed on
by word of mouth, or been passed on by an Email or SMS.
To win the trophy it’s only open to about beginner’s level.
The Real Swimming Duck Dunny
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2015 HAWKESBURY CLASSIC -‐ TEAM RIVERS You may have seen Dee’s email about her and Andy having made a verbal commitment to
enter the 39th Hawkesbury Canoe Classic in October 2015. It is a 111km overnight paddle
from Windsor to Brooklyn which raises money for charity. Additionally, it is aimed to give
participants blisters, cramps, hypothermia and doubt of any decision they will ever make again.
They are also looking for other members who would like to join them in this effort. This could be
on-water as a competitor or as land crew supporting them.
So if you think you are up to it why not join Dee and Andy and form ‘TEAM RIVERS’. You’ll be
following in the tradition of the original Rivers 100 Miler from Penrith to Brooklyn from the 50s
and 60s and members such as Richard Barnes who paddled a Necky Jive (yes that’s correct;
Richard paddled the 111km in a 2.5 metre playboat!) or David Lucas who has completed
numerous Classics.
To help those wanting to paddle the Classic Andy will be putting on training paddles throughout
the year and Dee might run a remedial massage course for land crew so they can soothe the
cramped paddlers.
For more information have a look at the following link: http://www.canoeclassic.asn.au
If you are interested in either capacity please send an e-mail to either:
•
•
Dee Taylor, Secretary - dehtaylor@hotmail.com or
Andy Singh, Openwater Convenor - openwater@rivercanoeclub.org
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Cowan Creek Trip
with Gary, Scott, Tony, Miriam and Angela.
Cowan Creek Paddle
Sunday 23 November 2014
We met at Apple Tree Bay in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park on a morning when the
temperature was forecast to be about 38 degrees. Gary was our guide and after introductions
we unloaded the kayaks. Having just joined the group I found that one of the small advantages
of paddling in a group is that there two people to lift each kayak which is very social and
civilised.
Gary presented each of us with a double sided laminated map of the area and explained the
planned route. There were five of us and after setting up we launched and paddled in a
northerly direction on the eastern side of Cowan Creek. It was not too hot on the water as there
was a gentle breeze blowing. We turned into Houseboat Bay and paddled past three kayak
fishermen trying their luck on the edge of some mangroves. The tide was high and at the end of
the bay was a rock overhang making a cave that could be paddled into.
We then continued on an explored Cotton Tree Bay. This is a very scenic bay with crystal clear
water with small fish and the sandy bottom of the bay visible as we paddled along. Cowan
Creek and it’s bays are surrounded by the trees and sandstone country typical of the north of
Sydney. Grass trees are a prominent feature in the landscape.
The breeze had picked up by the time we headed further north and we had a longer paddle into
a cooling headwind before turning south east into Cowan Water and Stingray Bay. True to its
name a small stingray was sighted in this bay by the party. We pressed on to the end of the
bay and found a small sandy beach where we stopped for a leisurely lunch under the trees and
cooled off in the water afterwards.
On the return back to Apple Tree Bay we made good time as we had a tail wind to help us
home. The return trek was enjoyable but not quite as much as it had been heading in the other
direction as by this time many more power boats and jet skis were out in the main channel. For
myself, spending time in and exploring the quieter bays was the most enjoyable part of the trip.
As Gary advised when I first contacted him about coming along on this trip, it is not about just
going from A to B and back again but taking the time to explore and enjoy.
Once back on land, after packing up we walked across the road to the Café for refreshments.
This is where the day met with its first hick up and disappointment for some as the coffee
machine was out of action. Not to worry there was a plan B, which was a short drive to the café
at Bobbin head where we regathered, had our drinks before heading home.
Tony
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RIVER CANOE CLUB
CALENDAR – DECEMBER 2014
Updated 26 t h November 2014
NOTE: Because of the unpredictability of river levels most whitewater trips are organised using
the Yahoo group. Impromptu flat and moving water trips are also arranged via the Yahoo group. If
you are not on this group you can subscribe via the Club’s website
(http://www.rivercanoeclub.org/subscribe-mailing-list).
Trip
Date
Contact
Sun 30th
Nov
2014
Nepean Gorge
Gary Luke, 0439.451.571
Come for a paddle on the Nepean River. We will start at Tench
Reserve (under the Freeway Bridge) & paddle upstream into the
gorge & through the Erskine Creek State Forest & the Blue
Mountains National Park. A paddle with some stunning scenery
that makes you forget just how close to Sydney you are! Estimated
distance 10 -14km. Touring kayaks of 4.0m or more. Novice (SO1
Flatwater).
Tues 2nd
Dec
2014
Midweek Social Paddle
Nell Graham, 0402.267.246
Come along for a fitness paddle or just a social and informal
paddle. Club boats can be hired for $5 and non-members $10 for
insurance. Meet at the Clubhouse at 5.45pm for 6pm on the water.
nellaham@ozemail.com.au
Sat 6th
Dec
2014
Christmas Party
Tracy Hudson, 0411.024.088
This is a family day where partners & kids are welcome & there will
be on-water activities for everyone: open & flatwater trips during the
day, some kayak soccer (or the like) for whitewater paddlers & after
dinner a moonlight paddle up Middle Harbour Creek & its estuaries.
Santa may also make an appearance. Fully catered for members &
their family so BYO drinks, plates & chairs only. Non-members a
small donation to help cover their cost.
christmasparty@rivercanoeclub
.org
Sun 14th
/ Mon
15th Dec
2014
Tallowa Dam
Gary Luke, 0439.451.571
This is an overnight flatwater trip suitable for all levels with a
leisurely 3~4 hour paddle each day including breaks. Bring all you
need in your kayak to camp in a secluded glen beside the river on
Sunday night. Best to come down and stay in the camping
(camping or van hire) area at Kangaroo Valley on Saturday night to
ensure on-water by 9.00am. Touring kayaks of 4.0m or more &
confident that can paddle 15kms each day. Novice (SO1
Flatwater).
Tues
16th Dec
2014
Late
Dec
2014 –
Early
Jan
2015
W illiams & Karuah Rivers & Others in the
Region
Gary Luke, 0439.451.571
For those interested in a safari over the Christmas & New Year
period here is your opportunity to get away. We are looking to
camp & kayak around the districts of the Williams & Karuah Rivers,
as well as possibly the Hunter River, Port Stephens & Myall Lakes,
which offers scope for flat & open water paddling plus possibly
some moving water on the upper Williams & Karuah.Possible dates
st
th
are between Sunday 21 Dec & Sunday 4 Jan although it
depends on when interested members would like to come. If
interested contact Gary to talk about when you can come along.
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Tues
13th Jan
2015
Sat 17th
Jan
2015
Minnamurra River
Gary Luke, 0439.451.571
Come for a joint paddle with Sutherland Shire Canoe Club on the
Minnamurra River (about 90 minutes drive south of the clubhouse).
This is a relaxed trip from Minnamurra Lagoon at Kiama with the
river twisting & turning through the farmlands to the edge of the
escarpment. Estimated distance 15km. Touring kayaks of 4.0m or
more. Novice (SO1 Flatwater).
Sat 24th
Jan –
Mon
26th Jan
2015
Australia Day W eekend Trip
Gary Luke, 0439.451.571
Do you feel like getting away over the Australia Day long weekend?
Well this is your chance – we are looking to paddle to a campsite
only accessible via water; Marramarra Creek or Gentlemen's Halt
are two of the possible sites near Sydney. If interested contact
Gary. Estimated distance 15 - 18km each day. Sea/touring kayaks
of 4.5m or more. Experienced (SO2 Openwater).
Mon
26th Jan
2015
Australia Day
Jeff Cottrell
The Willow Warriors have invited Rivers to join them on Australia
Day. Jeff is planning to start from Goat Island & paddle over to
Lavender Bay to watch the concert, which last year featured
Jessica Mauboy & Iva Davies, from the water. After the concert
there could be the chance to do some exploring on the Harbour’s
northern shore. Estimated distance 10 -15km. Sea/touring kayaks
of 4.5m or more. Experienced (SO2 Openwater).
jeffcottrell@optusnet.com.au
Tues
27th Jan
2015
Sat 31st
Jan –
Sun 1st
Feb
2015
Barrington or Murrumbidgee Rivers
Lynn Parker, 0406.428.331
Never fear, the rains are a coming!! Rivers provide the best
opportunity to learn what is meant by an "eddy", "edge the boat",
"break in and out", and "keep paddling". Please review the
resources on the RCC website and the information for paddling
whitewater. No previous skills are necessary - but if you can - then
step up and help us help others who can't. The Club can provide a
range of whitewater boats and equipment but you will need to be
self-sufficient for camping for a weekend. Club boat levy is $50 for
the weekend and there are camping fees at the Barrington (north)
or Cotter (Canberra) campsites. If you are keen, contact Lynn and
she will answer all of your questions. DEADLINE for club boat use
will be the prior MONDAY.
Tues 3rd
Feb
2015
Sun 8th
Feb
2015
Mullet Creek
Gary Luke, 0439.451.571
We will paddle from Brooklyn across the Hawkesbury & then into
Mullet Creek heading up until we hit the rocks at its headwater, a
high tide allowing exploration of the creek's upper reaches. On the
way back we can possibly stop at the coffee shop on Dangar
Island. Estimated distance 15km. Sea/touring kayaks of 4.5m or
more. Experienced (SO2 Openwater).
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Tues
17th Feb
2015
Sun
22nd Feb
2015
Come & Try Day
comeandtry@riverconoeclub
.org
early
next
year)
Murray River, Barmah Region – Tocumwahl to
Echuca
Come and try your hand at kayak paddling before joining the club.
Email comeandtry@riverconoeclub.org to get on the waiting list.
We usually need to restrict the numbers for these popular tryout
sessions.
Gary Luke, 0439.451.571
The Canoeing Guide describes this as possibly the best part of the
Murray for canoeing. So if you are interested in a week long
paddling and camping trip sometime October please contact Gary
to discuss equipment, logistics and possible dates.
Trips may be added to the calendar or be subject to change. Full details of all planned
trips can be obtained from the Club’s calendar.
(www.rivercanoeclub.org).
Due to weather or other considerations events may be changed close to or on the day.
The trip leader will advise if you have registered with your contact details.
For trips run by PaddleNSW; refer to their website (www.paddlensw.org.au/events).
Contacts to book in:
Whitewater
Openwater
Flatwater
Training & Safety
Midweek Paddle
Social
Deb Cunneen
Andy Singh
Gary Luke
Lynn Parker
Nell Graham
Khrisnani
whitewater@rivercanoeclub.org
openwater@rivercanoeclub.org
social@rivercanoeclub.org
0477.486.549
0414 922 979
0439.451.571
0406.428.331
0402.267.246
0402 460 407
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Prices for use of RCC Equipment
Kayak Use
Evening club paddle:
$5
Club event for a single day:
$30
Weekend club event:
$50
Price includes the following items:
boat
PFD
spray deck
paddle
Note: Club policy requires all members to provide their own helmet that fits comfortably and meets relevant
standards. Helmets are required for whitewater and surf trips.
Money is payable to the trip leader prior to club event (See note on EFT below). To make a booking for equipment
phone the trip contact.
Marquee Use (when not used by club; members only)
$30 per day
$50 per weekend
Also payable, a $200 refundable deposit upon return
To make a booking for the marquee, contact any committee member. Money is payable at the time of pickup (See
note on EFT below).
All money will go towards repair and replacement costs of equipment.
• *Available for use by RCC members during club events only
Payment via Electronic Funds Transfer: If you wish to pay by EFT, advise the trip contact/committee member.
Payments must include surname and reason eg:‘marqueesmith’ or ‘boatsmith’ in the payment comment. RCC
account details:
Account Name: River Canoe Club of NSW Bank: St George BSB: 112 879 Account No: 017455888
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