32 Results for year: 2018

Results for Summer Time Trial, 28th March 2018

Thank you everyone who supported this Series. Congratulations Clive! We were slowed significantly by the contrary breeze heading downstream, but you did your best time for the Series! Full results for the series can be found here! Unfortunately, we will have to wait until October 3rd for the next ... More

Results for President’s Doubles Day, 25th March 2018

Nine double craft produced exciting racing in near perfect conditions, on Wyong River between the Railway Bridge and the River mouth at Tacoma. Central Coast Paddlers' Lew Zaska, and Hunter Valley Paddlesports Club's Gene Burns, triumphed by just one second to Brisbane Water Paddlers' Craig ... More

Results for Summer Race 3, 11th March 2018

Though the sun came out with a vengeance after the race, it was quite pleasant on the River and provided excellent racing conditions. I was very pleased to get a compliment on the Handicapping, from one of the State's most experienced Paddlers - Rob Cook! I replied that consiste... More

Results for Summer Race 2, 18th February 2018

Calm conditions today - temperature not too hot, but humidity high, making racing with a lifejacket on, potentially dangerous for vulnerable competitors. It is disappointing that this issue has not been addressed by "the Authorities!" Photos by President Steve, from today - link to the web-site http://centralcoa... More

Results for Time Trial 31st January 2018

What wonderful conditions for a totally enjoyable paddle! Cool and wind in your face, most of the time! A challenge to choose the best "line!" After many years paddling on the River, it's still intriguing how the trees along the banks, change the direction of the wind! No rain, despite the overcast ... More

Results for Summer Time Trial, 24th January 2018

Good conditions, though quite warm, with some contrary breeze on the way downstream. After a couple of apologies, we had a varied field, including one of our most "recent" Members, and one of our fastest! A very "hard fought" race! James Sealy - Fenn Mako - 49:49 - PB - 40 seconds improvement! Well done ... More

Results for CCP Summer Series Race 1, 21st January 2018

Good conditions, if a bit hot on the way back, for our first Sunday Club Series race for 2018. Anne Moore led the 11.35km field home, with a 22month PB! Ray Weekes recorded an outright PB, despite three wins at the State Sprints yesterday! Congratulations to Anne and Ray! Cam Tunbridge, Mick ... More

Results for Summer Time Trial, 17th January 2018

By race time, the wind had dropped considerably, to give us fairly good conditions. Despite little time for training, James was able to just get a PB! Jim and I had a desperate dash for the line - with neither giving in! Ross is looking more comfortable in his beautiful Bettong K1 - won't be long before he lands ... More

Results for Summer Time Trial, 10th January 2018

We started the year's Time Trials with five Paddlers - all blokes - where were the Ladies? Despite little training, Jim Buckland maintained a good pace to win by a clear margin! Rob McPherson, who admits to getting some training in, also finished strongly. The Handicapper has to confess to wash riding ... More

Newy Paddlers “Paddle 4 Good” on 28th January, 2018

More information on Newy Paddlers "Paddle 4 Good" on january 28th is available at http://newypaddlers.org.au/club-info/paddle-for-good/ “Paddle 4 Good” this year is supporting a local Women’s Refuge that is in need of appliances for their venue. The refuge is a community based organisation and is currently self ... More