We want to send an important safety message to all of our members in light of an incident that occurred at the club this week. On Wednesday afternoon, one of our committee members was involved in an altercation with a tent dweller about power access for charging mobile phones. The discussion was uncomfortable and aggressive, and it serves as a reminder to us all about the importance of staying vigilant and aware of our surroundings.
We ask that you exercise caution and be mindful of your safety when at the club, particularly during early morning or late afternoon hours. It is best to be there with someone else for your own protection (safety in numbers). If you or another club member are using the shower, ask another member to remain at the club so you are not surprised by someone else in the shed when you exit the shower or changing room.
Please also be on the lookout for syringes, as more have been found. We strongly advise wearing footwear in and around the fence perimeter and in the car adjacent park. The protection of our junior paddlers is paramount, and we remind you not to leave juniors unattended and alone at the club at any time, without a senior member being present.
If you ever feel in danger or uncertain about a situation, don’t hesitate to call “000”. Additionally, incidents can be reported on Police Link. We urge you to report all incidents no matter how slight to the police and a committee member.
We take safety very seriously and will be informing the Queensland Police Service and council of this matter. Let’s work together to keep our club safe and secure for everyone.
Another safety matter relates to on water safety. When paddling in the dark, winter mornings or afternoons, please ensure you are visible to other waterway users. This means a working light front and back of your body or craft. Bike lights are ideal for this purpose and the cost is minimal.
May Time Trial Results
Well done to all those who participated and thanks to Deb Wright and Jake Hudson for the timing. Results were posted to web-scorer and listed below for your reference.
Short Course
| Jake Hudson | 35:23.9 |
| Justin Wright | 36:54.5 |
| Bill McGuinn | 37:20.6 |
| Sam Wills | 39:06.4 |
| Lachlan Kent | 40:42.6 |
| Neiva Wright | 41:58.0 |
Long Course
| Matt Ramke-Meyer | 50:01.8 |
| Mark | 50:03.0 |
| Jada Baker | 55:36.1 |
| Elke Madlener | 55:37.2 |
Ergo Fixed
We would like to give a big shout-out to Joe Ballantyne for replacing the broken ergo rope. We’re happy to see that the ergo is being put to good use by members for stroke correction, 200m sprints, and more. We’d also like to remind members that the ergo was funded through a grant from the Australian Government Business and Industry.
Maroochy River Paddle
We’re pleased to announce that our grant application to the Sunshine Coast Council for funding our signature event on 27 August has been partially successful. The council has agreed to fund $1,200 towards the cost of running this event. We’re looking forward to seeing you all there!
Membership Renewal
As a reminder, membership is due for renewal as of 1 July. While club fees and Paddle Queensland fees are not increasing, you may have received an email from Paddle Australia regarding their fee increase. Please log into the Go Membership system next month to renew your membership and pay your boat storage.
Thank you for your continued support, and we hope to see you on the water soon.
Best regards
Delia West, President
Doug Brennan, Treasurer
Paul Shipton, Secretary
Tim Kreis & Lach Kent General Committee Member
Matt Ramke-Meyer, Media
As you know, our club is fortunate to have the support of several sponsors who have generously contributed to our success over the years. I would like to take this opportunity to remind you of our sponsors and ask that you consider using their services should the need arise.
Our sponsors are
| Sunshine Coast 4WD Centre | Cricks Maroochydore Subaru | Accurate Pest Management |
| Westaway Electrical | Alexandra Headland SLSC | Future Plus – Environmental |
| Perren & Penny Civil & Plumbing Contractors | North Coast Foods | North Shore Realty |
| Carruthers Contracting | Custom Covers | Viking Trucks |
| PJ Burns Builders | Structural & Mechanical Design Solutions | Office Works Maroochydore |
| Guardian Pharmacy Jones Road Buderim | ||
| And thank you to the following government bodies for their support: | ||
| Australian Government, Dept of Business & Industry | Qld Government, Dept of Sport & Rec | Sunshine Coast Council |
These companies have shown a commitment to supporting our club and its members, and we are grateful for their ongoing support.
If you are in need of any of the services or products that our sponsors offer, I encourage you to consider using their services. By doing so, you not only support the club but also support the businesses that have shown us kindness and generosity. I want to thank our sponsors for their continued support, and I hope that you will join me in acknowledging their contributions to our club.