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

Vale David McPherson

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 ... More

Results for Summer Race 5, 29th April 2018

"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 ... More

Results for Summer Race 4, 15th April 2018

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 - ... More

Results for Summer Time Trial, 28th March 2018

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 ... More

Results for President’s Doubles Day, 25th March 2018

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 ... More

Results for Summer Race 3, 11th March 2018

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... More

Results for Summer Race 2, 18th February 2018

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... More

Results for Time Trial 31st January 2018

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 ... More

Results for Summer Time Trial, 24th January 2018

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 ... More