2024-11-10 CCP Winter Series Race 09

2024-11-10 CCP Winter Series Race 09 Hi Members and Friends, Brownish water, but calm, with only slight flow. Little wind. In an amazing "turnaround," Marnie produced an 18 month PB! Russell impressed with his best time for five months. Malcolm showed his true style - only 3 seconds off his PB! Ken was hoping to better ... More

2024-10-27 CCP Winter Series Race 08

2024-10-27 CCP Winter Series Race 08 Hi Members and Friends, What looked like a "nice" day for a race on the River, turned out to be quite windy - not good for "a light C1 Paddler!" (commiserations, Allan!) "Paddle-of-the-day" goes to Marni - possibly a seven year PB! Conversely, I had my slowest time - ever! (due ... More

2024-10-13 CCP Winter Series Race 07

2024-10-13 CCP Winter Series Race 07 Hi Members and Friends, Good day for racing, with half a drizzle! David surprised the Handicapper with "1yr PB!" (and himself?) Promising young BWP Paddler - Daniel - exceeded his own expectations, with a 12.14 kph trip - his first at Wyong! (good track, eh!) Ken snared his fastest ... More

2024-09-29 30km Van Stappen Trophy

2024-09-29 30km Van Stappen Trophy Hi Members and Friends, Good paddling conditions, despite a few showers! Congratulations everyone! Especially Marni - first back! Fastest Time - Trent Martin. Commiserations to those who could not start, or had mechanical failure. "Thank you" to LCVP President Don Johnstone for your ... More

2024-09-29 CCP Winter Series Race 06

2024-09-29 CCP Winter Series Race 06 Hi Members and Friends, "Thank you" CCP President, Ray Waldron, for your help "setting up";  other helpers today; our expert Timekeepers, and refreshment preparers, Diana and Margaret; and Lakes SLSC Safety Crews for "on water" Safety and Course Setting. (following the total collapse ... More

29/09/2024 30km Van Stappen Trophy Race

The 30km Van Stappen Trophy Race will be held on the Wyong river on 29th September. Entries for this have been extended to Monday 23rd September. Two laps of 15km, on Wyong River, from Lions Park, Panonia Road, Wyong. Please include Craft Type and color, with your estimated time for the 30km. and /or give examples of ... More

2024-09-08 CCP Winter Series Race 05

2024-09-08 CCP Winter Series Race 05 Hi Members and Friends, Fairly good conditions, but difficult for the Handicapper! Kent was having his first race for ten and a half years, (with us,) and Cara having her first race, ever, I believe! Kent was a "regular" with us, for some years, having been lured away to mountain ... More

2024-08-25 CCP Winter Series Race 04

2024-08-25 CCP Winter Series Race 04 Hi Members and Friends, Overcast, but perfect conditions for paddling - in contrast to yesterday! Vernise & Paul returned to form - almost a PB! Clive also surprised the Handicapper! Michael achieved a well deserved PB! Rob, Cam and John are on "the comeback trail!" Ken's ... More

2024-08-11 CCP Winter Series Race 03

2024-08-11 CCP Winter Series Race 03 Hi Members and Friends, Very good conditions, despite the clouds building in the distance. "Newbie," Trevor, from "Newy Paddlers," performed well in his first race with us. Cam, Marni, John, Rob, Ken, Nick, Allan and David, all recorded their best times in several outings, Marnie ... More

2024-07-28 CCP Winter Series Race 02

2024-07-28 CCP Winter Series Race 02 Hi Members and Friends, Sunny and fine.....but windy!! Not a day for PBs! Max had his first win this year, and inspired me to record my first placing, also this year. Cam was within three seconds of handicap, with another seven Paddlers within a minute! Marnie was just over a ... More