96 Results for author: Steve Hill
It is with great sorrow that I report the passing, yesterday, of our Life Member, and past CCCC Vice President, David McPherson, of Chittaway Creek.
In his typically unselfish way, he instructed that he not be resuscitated, should such an occasion arise - complications following removal of his kidneys, some ...
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"Call a Doctor!" Not one, but two responded! After a bit of haggling, Marg Cook and Sally Verheul started at 9:11, and piloted the Cooks' SLR2 to a spectacular win today! To their credit, they reduced Marg and Rob's best time, this year, by two seconds! (now, there's a challenge for you, Rob!)
Not to ...
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The weather was fine, and not too hot, due to a brisk wind, which I did not predict!
Though no-one was worried by the sometimes gusty conditions, some performances were naturally affected.
"Paddle of the day", and possibly best "single" 11.35km time recorded, was HVPC Member, Lachlan Blakewell - ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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