Feature Story: Improving Eudlo Creek’s Health
Good news—our beautiful Eudlo Creek is a little healthier with the removal of a hazardous cast net that was adrift mid-river.
Thanks to the eagle eyes of Arlene during a recent training session, a discarded ghost net was spotted. Dogged determination by club members – Arlene, Delia and Batch was evident as they attempted to retrieve the large net. Two fishermen in a passing motor boat responded to our request for help and managed to tow the mud filled net to the opposite shore. Unfortunately an eel was already a casualty. Arlene’s skills as a wildlife vet were invaluable and she was able to successfully release a trapped whiting and stingray. Well done team and thanks to everyone who cares for our beautiful marine environment.
From Helen and Arlene (SCPC Eco-warriors)
Message from More Smiles Dental
Did you know that your dental health impacts your whole body? At a minimum, brush twice daily and floss once a day. If you haven’t been to the dentist in a while, consider booking an appointment soon. —The More Smiles Team
Races
Best of luck to Todd Grace, who will be competing in the 2024 ICF Canoe Ocean Racing World Championships from 4–6 October in Madeira, Portugal!
- Myall Lakes, 21 September: Congratulations to Steve & Nicky and John & Mike for competing in what sounded like tricky conditions for a flat-water race!
- Chinderah Chase, this Sunday, 6 October
- Paddle Qld Schools and Marathon Championships, 18-19 October, Coomera
- Clarence 100, 11-13 October
- Hawkesbury Canoe Classic, 26-27 October, NSW
- Pan Pacific Masters Games, 7-10 November, Gold Coast
Towing Assistance Needed
We are looking for a parent to tow the club trailer to the Paddle Qld Schools event and a marathon paddler to bring it back. The journey is from our clubhouse to Damien Leeding Park, Coomera. Petrol will be reimbursed. Please contact any of the coaches or committee if you can help out with this important task.
Paddle Queensland Awards
Huge congratulations to our nominees and winners:
- Dakota Luke: Junior Female Sprint Paddler of the Year
- Phoebe Woodhouse: Open Ocean Racing Paddler of the Year
- Aly Bull: Open Female Sprint Paddler of the Year
- Nicky Donaldson: Masters Female Marathon & Sprint Paddler of the Year
- Delia West: Volunteer of the Year
- Club of the Year: Sunshine Coast Paddlesports Club
- Event of the Year: Maroochy River Paddle
We are so proud of these achievements—well done to everyone!
Training Time Change
Please note the new training time:
6:30 am on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday (previously 7 am).
Grants Update
Gambling Community Benefit Fund: We were successful in securing an $85,000 grant to build a new storage shed and fence, thanks to the Gambling Community Benefit Fund.
Buderim Foundation: We’ve also received a $3,500 grant from the Buderim Foundation for a new motor for the dinghy. This is incredibly timely, as our current motor is nearing the end of its life—thank you!
Play Our Way: Unfortunately, we were unsuccessful in our bid for new K1, K2, and K4 craft from the Play Our Way Grants through the Department of Health and Ageing.
Clubhouse Overcrowding
The clubhouse is getting busier these days! As we wait for our new shed, please help us manage the space by only bringing into the clubhouse what you really need. Consider leaving things like change of clothes, towels, and paddle covers in your car to reduce trip hazards.
Also, we kindly ask that push bikes be parked outside the clubhouse.
Sponsors
The 2024 Maroochy River Paddle Sponsors were:
| Qld Government | Ord Minnett, Buderim | Paddles, Warana |
| North Coast Foods | Perren & Penny, Civil & Plumbing Contractors | Future Plus Environmental |
| Viking Trucks | Carruthers Contracting | Alexandra Headland SLSC |
| More Smiles Dental Practice | Buderim Guardian Pharmacy | Heads in the Cloud Salon |
Our ongoing club sponsors provide services to the club. Please consider using these companies should you need their services.
| Sunshine Coast 4WD Centre | Office Works Maroochydore | Accurate Pest Management |
| Westaway Electrical | Woolworths |
We are also grateful to be the recipient of grants from the following local, state and federal governments:
| Sunshine Coast Council | Qld Government, Department of Tourism and Sport | Australian Government, Dept of Business & Industry |
Please don’t hesitate to contact us with your ideas, concerns, or suggestions anytime. You can find a contact phone number on our Facebook page, and we are always responsive to club emails.
You are invited to send your stories for our Facebook page.
Warm regards
| Delia West, President | Paul Shipton, Secretary | Doug Brennan, Treasurer |
| Matt Ramke-Meyer, Media | Nicky Donaldson, Head Coach | |
| General Committee Members | ||
| Lach Kent | Justin Wright | Deb Wright |