96 Results for author: Steve Hill

CCCC Summer Race 4, 2nd April 2017

Thankfully, we have not had the enormous amount of rain other unfortunate souls have had, up and down the continent! We extend our condolences to those who have suffered loss of loved ones, pets and property. Our River was quite benign today, in comparison, though with some excitement for those in tippy craft at the ... More

CCCC 2017 Race Calendar

Just in case you don't have a copy of the 2017 race calendar, here it is again. 2017 CENTRAL COAST CANOE CLUB CALENDAR More

CCCC Hosts PNSW Marathon Race 3 on Sunday April 9th

Central Coast Canoe Club is hosting Race 3 of the PNSW Marathon Series on Sunday 9th April at Wolseley Rd, Tacoma. Racing will be in 12 divisions covering distances of 5km, 10km, 15km and 20km on the 5km course on the sheltered, deep Wyong River. The new Turn (Yellow) and Separation (Orange) Buoys will be used for the ... More

Congratulations to Central Coast Council and RMS

Congratulations to Central Coast Council and RMS who jointly funded the prompt removal today of the fallen tree which was a serious navigation hazard in Wyong River at Lions Park.   Well done, Team More

CCCC Time Trial 17, 29th March 2017

A warm and humid evening for the Final Time Trial for the season! But the water was near perfect - if a little discoloured! Our faithful Timekeeper, Anne, had an extra task in sorting out wayward "Starters" but when the Elapsed Times were processed, Rob McPherson finished 1st with a PB time of 44:32!  Extra-ordina... More

PNSW Marathon Race 2 – Woronora Results

Sunny skies and light winds greeted paddlers who made the trip to Woronora for Race 2 of the PNSW Marathon Series making a change from the recent rainy and stormy weather that seems to have gone on for so long as to become the norm. With 201 boats entered and good numbers in all Divisions, the racing was guaranteed to be ... More

CCCC President’s Doubles, 19th March 2017

Eleven double craft started under overcast skies, but most finished in a downpour! The winning team, in a Macquarie, trimmed nearly two minutes off their time set in late January. Congratulations Russell Brown and Sally Verheul from Newy Paddlers. Charly Wellard and Guy Holloway – Double Fenn  – also from Newy ... More

CCCC Time Trial 15, 15th March 2017 and President’s Doubles Reminder

The rain cleared away well before Start time, for a calm, sunny afternoon. Just about ideal conditions, with only a slight flow downstream in the discoloured "fresh" water. The "Top Guns"- Mick Carroll, Cam Tunbridge and the two OC1 Paddlers - who were following their rigorous training plans, which involved a couple of ... More

CCCC Time Trial 14, 8th March 2017

The "early birds" - Mick Carroll, SLR, Cam Tunbridge, UNO, and Lyn Crelly, Vajda 52, started about 4:30pm, paddling with Leigh Wilson, OC1, and his Partner, OC1, completing two laps of the "Time Trial" course, in good conditions. My recent paddling partner, Steve Hill, was OS on business, so I was preparing to dust off ... More

CCCC Summer Race 3, 5th March 2017

Almost no rain! Just a short gust of wind, during the race, with some flow following the recent rain, which lengthened the return journey. Despite this, five Members delivered PBs! Four on skis - Lyn Crelly, Cam Tunbridge, Gina Weekes and Heidi Duncan - with the latter improving four minutes! "Perennial Performers" ... More