247 Results for author: Clive Adams
2025-12-07 CCP Winter Series Race 11
Hi Members and Friends,
Following the high winds last night, there was a lot of bark and leaves in the River, which caught on some bows. and slowed progress considerably! Still some wind around, which saw results generally slower than last race. Inevitably, I have to comment on my own ...
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2025-11-30 CCP Winter Series Race 10
Hi Members and Friends,
No flow in the River, but some breeze at Tacoma.
A busy time for a few minutes. for the Timekeepers - thank you Ladies!
Welcome - Visitors, Meredith and Jenny.
"Unknown quantity" - Meredith, surprised her Captain, achieving nearly ten kph, in her first visit to ...
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The annual Paddle Australia awards ceremony was held at the Brighton Hotel (Novatel) at Brighton-Le-Sands on the night of Saturday, 15th November 2025.
Nick received the most well deserved and prestigious 'Services to Paddling' award on behalf of both himself and Margaret!
Nick receiving award.mp4
Nick after award photo ...
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2025-11-09 CCP Winter Series Race 09
Hi Members and Friends,
Good weather today, but the opposing wind on the way back made it hard work!
There were a lot of big efforts, but the performance of the day goes to Marnie!
Vernise and Paul overcame some "difficulties" to be first home in the short distance.
The ...
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2025-10-26 CCP Winter Series Race 08
Hi Members and Friends,
Great conditions, good roll-up and exciting racing!
The crack racing team of Margaret and Rob, produced a nearly five year PB (at Wyong), in preparation for this year's Hawkesbury Classic. We applaud Alan, who will be their Land Crew, and wish them success...
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2025 CCP Calendar 05
Above is the link to the latest calendar.
The only difference to the previous one is the events of November 23rd will now be occurring on November 30th.
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2025-10-12 CCP Winter Series Race 07
Hi Members and Friends,
A lovely day on the River! Congratulations to Sue, David and Marnie for their PBs!
And a "favourable mention" for Paul and Vernise's effort today. As dedicated, and successful outrigger paddlers, they are faced with the very difficult task of paddling in ...
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2025-09-28 CCP Winter Series Race 06 and 30km Van Stappen
Hi Members and Friends,
Following replies from Alanna, Arnold and Wade, I have amended the distance for the 30km Marathon to 30.13km.
I hope the attached photos explain why we didn't use the River upstream for the Race.( Have included a couple of locals, for ...
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2025-09-28 CCP Winter Series Race 06 and 30km Van Stappen - 2
Hi Members and Friends,
A warm day, with quite a bit of wind at times, but no rain or storm!
Everyone paddled well in the Club Races, with Trevor earning a PB - well done!
The 30km Van Stappen Trophy was very well received, with a Visitor, Arnold Graf recording ...
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Hi Members and Friends,
Fourteen paddlers have entered the 30km Van Stappen Trophy Race this Sunday, which will entail three laps, on Wyong River, starting at Lions Park.
We can now accept late entries - Craft and color, with two recent "marathon" performances. Lifejacket required. Entry Fee is $20 cash - payable "on-th...
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