2023-09-24 CCP Winter Series Race 6 plus 30km

2023-09-24 CCP Winter Series Race 6 plus 30km Hi Members and Friends, The excellent racing conditions today were only matched by the camaraderie of the Paddlers, Support Staff and Safety Crews! I must make special mention of the honesty of the info supplied by the 30km Paddlers, with which to base the handicaps ... More

2023-09-10 CCP Winter Series Race 5

2023-09-10 CCP Winter Series Race 5 Hi Members and Friends, Another glorious day! Ray overcame some technical issues, beforehand, to paddle another Personal Best in his quest to develop his talents in preparation for his New Zealand Odyssey! The rest of the ("short") field had an enjoyable time, without breaking ... More

2023-08-27 CCP Winter Series Race 4

Hi Members and Friends, What a glorious day! Great racing conditions on the River, and convivial camaraderie at the Park, afterwards! Significant PBs for Sue, by - 1:40, and Ozzie - 1:50 ! A PB for Malcolm, by - 0:25, and Max - 0:24. Mick backed up, after over an hour on the River, before the race, and an Ocean ... More

2023-08-13 CCP Winter Series Race 3

2023-08-13 CCP Winter Series Race 3 Hi Members and Friends, Very good paddling conditions despite a little light rain for the latter part of the race, and afterwards, but quickly cleared up - contrary to the prediction! It dampened our clothes, but not our enthusiasm! Most Paddlers bettered their recent performances, ... More

2023-07-30 CCP Winter Series Race 2

2023-07-30 CCP Winter Series Race 2 Hi Members and Friends, A lovely day for the dozen Paddlers! Almost no wind, and just the right temperature! There were comments that it was a "hard day," or that the water was "dead." Could it be - that sneaky, gentle flow out - that we don't feel, until we turn to come home, ... More

2023-07-09 CCP Winter Series Race 1

2023-07-09 CCP Winter Series Race 1 Hi Members and Friends, Strong, gusty, westerly winds this morning, affected most paddlers, but no swims! I would not be surprised if the worst of the gusts didn't exceed 50kph! The only craft to record a better time than their last race, was Russell and Marni! Well done! They also ... More

2023 AGM

Hi Members and Friends, Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of Central Coast Paddlers Inc. is scheduled for 30th July 2023, after Summer Race 2, approximately 11:00/11:30am, at Lions Park, 1 Panonia Road, Wyong. This is to elect a Committee of at least five (5) Committee members, including President, ... More

2023-06-25 CCP Summer Series Race 10

2023-06-25 CCP Summer Series Race 10 Hi Members and Friends, Near perfect winter conditions! The unusual "sub strata" organic material persists in the River. Mainly a visual oddity! Two performances of note today! First - Visitor Trent set the fastest time I can remember in a ski, to win the 11.35km section! Se... More

2023-06-11 CCP Summer Series Race 09

2023-06-11 CCP Summer Series Race 09 Hi Members and Friends, A clear, cool, morning in Wyong! Just a light breeze and very little flow in the River, but most of us found conditions "slow!" First back, was new Member, Laura, having her first race with us! I believe she has only paddled the TK1 a few times before! Jessica ... More

2023-06-04 CCP Summer Series Race 08

2023-06-04 CCP Summer Series Race 08 Hi Members and Friends, In defiance of some weather predictions, there was no rain, and very little wind at Lions Park, Wyong, and for most of the course, though there was some wind on the Tacoma "straight." There was only a light shower, well after the finish. Clive and Ozzie had a ... More