Hello everyone,
We hope you are enjoying your winter paddling despite the chilly conditions. It’s great to see that the waters are often calm, making it ideal for our activities.
Maroochy River Paddle: We are looking forward to the Maroochy River Paddle on 27 August. We have some exciting news to share – the Sunshine Coast Council has provided us with grant funding to cover the costs of essential items needed for the race. We hope for calm conditions on the day to make it a fantastic event for all participants.
Member Achievements: Congratulations to our members who have been representing Australia internationally and participating in local competitions. We are proud to have such talented individuals among us. Here are some notable achievements:
- Hungary – Ally Bull, Alexandra Clarke and Alyce Wood
- Molokai, Hawaii – Clint Robinson
- Gregory River and Barron River Races – Steve McLay, Nicky Donaldson, and John Smallwood
- Matt Ramke-Meyer has been enjoying surf paddling and has some incredible footage on Pure Paddling. You can watch it at https://www.youtube.com/@purepaddling8534
Share Your Stories: We encourage you to share your photos and items of interest on our Facebook page. It’s a great way to stay connected and showcase our club’s vibrant community.
Paddleology Workshop: On 8 July, Paddle Qld will hold a Skills & Coaches Workshop at our club from 10am to 2pm. Please help spread the word about these important workshops. They are free to members, and we encourage all paddlers, coaches, volunteers and committee members to attend to help build a resilient paddling community. For more information about the Skills and Coaches Workshops, please click here
https://paddleqld.asn.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/2023-PQ-Paddleology-v3103.pdf
to download the handbook.
Annual Awards: Nominations for 2023 Awards open on 16 July and close on 14 July. Please see the Paddle Queensland site for further details on categories and selection criteria. Please advise us of your thoughts for nominations asap!
Membership Renewal: By now, you should have received a reminder from Paddle Australia regarding renewing your memberships. To streamline the process and avoid incurring an additional $5 cost, please process your payments directly through the Go Membership site without requesting an invoice. Please contact Paddle Australia on 1300 232 398 (option 2) if you need assistant to use the system to renew your membership. If you are experiencing financial hardship due to natural disaster or other circumstances beyond your control, the Paddle On Foundation may be able to assist you. Please check the Paddle On Foundation | Paddle Australia site for information on accessing this support. Additionally, members can make a donation to this worthwhile foundation when renewing your membership.
Nottingham Kayak Club: Graeme Hudson and Delia West recently watched the Scottish Marathon Nationals in Glasgow. They also had the opportunity to paddle with the Nottingham Kayak Club while on holidays in the UK. We have attached some photos from their memorable experience.
Time Trial Results June 2023
| Short Course 7.5km | |
| Neiva Wright 42:24:09 | |
| Lachie Kent 42:26:3 | |
| Long Course 10km | |
| Justin Wright 50:38 | |
| Jake Hudson 50:38:06 |
Thank you and Sponsor Appreciation: We would like to express our gratitude to the generous sponsors who have supported our club over the years. Without their contributions, our success wouldn’t have been possible. Please 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
By using the services and products offered by our sponsors, you not only support our club but also the businesses that have shown us
Government Support: We would also like to extend our thanks to the following government bodies for their support:
- Australian Government, Department of Business & Industry
- Queensland Government, Department of Sport & Recreation
- Sunshine Coast Council
Thank you all for your ongoing support, and we look forward to seeing you on the water soon.
Best regards,
Delia West, President Doug Brennan, Treasurer Paul Shipton, Secretary Tim Kreis & Lach Kent, General Committee Members Matt Ramke-Meyer, Media
