96 Results for author: Steve Hill

Results from Winter Series Race 2, 22nd July 2018

Good to see Anne Moore back paddling well, after a bit of a rough time, lately. HVPC Visitors Sally Verheul and Darrin Jenkins took full advantage of their "unknown ability" to finish second, getting back in under the hour, in excellent winter conditions. A "training run" led to an almost record performance by Andrew ... More

Results from Winter Series Race 1, 8th July 2018

Fourteen Paddlers enjoyed the sunshine on Wyong River this morning - even if there was some adverse wind, on the way back! Good times were recorded, in spite of the wind! Full results can be found here. We are grateful to former President Steve Hill for his outstanding service to our Club since April last year. The ... More

Results from InterClub Perpetual Trophy Race Day, 1st July 2018

Thank you to everyone who helped make today so enjoyable! Especially the "Office Staff" - Diana and Margaret for the vital Starting and Timekeeping - Anne for organising the Craft numbers, and Trudy for looking after the hot water. And the blokes helped too! Clubs attending, were Avoca Kayak Club, Brisbane Water ... More

2018 Interclub Perpetual Trophy, 1st July hosted by Central Coast Paddlers

2018 Inter Club Perpetual Trophy. Sunday 1stJuly Lions Park, Panonia Rd, Wyong,  hosted by                              Central Coast Paddlers.                                                 7.58km and 11.35km distances, Wyong River. ... More

Central Coast Paddlers proudly supported by Central Coast Council

Central Coast Paddlers has recently received a grant from Central Coast Council for the purchase of new uniforms for members. The Committee and Members would like to pass on their thanks for the ongoing support of the club by Central Coast Council. More

Results from Summer Series Race 8, 17th June 2018

Firstly, I must thank our Timekeepers, Diana and Margaret for their usual great job for us, today! And secondly, our thanks to Cam and Lyn Tunbridge for "Tea and Bikkies." In the 11.35km section, we welcomed five Paddlers from Avoca Kayak Club, with Geeb Smith finishing close behind winners, Alby Cobb and Geoff ... More

Results from Summer Series Race 7, 27th May 2018

Exciting racing - excellent weather and conditions today! Heidi Duncan was first home, improving over eleven minutes on Race 5! Congratulations on your PB, Heidi! Alby Cobb teamed up with former CCCC Member, Geoff Dawes, to secure second place. (Good to see you again, Geoff!) Marg and Rob Cook surprised by nearly ... More

Results from Summer Series Race 6, 20th May 2018

Superb weather for Race 5 at Lions Park. I have no "in race reports", so can't share any interesting details! I welcome any such reports, to add to mine! Ray and Gina Weekes, both surprised the Handicapper, with a first and second, respectively! Good to see Rob McPherson in good health again! Andrew Wilkinson was ... More

PNSW State Championships Update

Congratulations to Cam and Lyn Tunbridge for their win in the 45 - 49 Mixed Ski at the PNSW State Championships at Grays Point. The prediction was for unpleasant weather - could have been hard going? I hope I did not miss any other CCP Paddlers? Please let me know, if I did not see your name. Congrat... More

Remembering Dave McPherson

On the 15th February, 2011, Dave McPherson, Clive Adams, Nick Naughton and Geoff Burke, a visiting sea kayaker from Durham, England enjoyed a choppy, rainy paddle from Catherine Hill Bay to Fraser park and return. Here are a few photos from the day courtesy of Geoff, who remembers Dave as " a real top bloke and I'm sure ... More