Hello paddlers, and welcome to your short (but action-packed!) April update!
🚀 Strategic Planning – We Need You!
On 15 April, we sent you an email with some quick questions to help shape the club’s future.
Even the tiniest idea could spark something amazing — so don’t hold back!
Send in your thoughts by 17 May — we can’t wait to hear from you.
🛠 New Shed – Big Plans Ahead!
Our new shed build is about to kick off!
We’ll be holding a club meeting soon to gather your ideas. Some hot topics will be:
- What should go on the ground between the sheds?
- Which boats will live where?
Keep an eye out for the meeting date — your ideas will help make it awesome!
🏁 Race News
A big shout-out to everyone who took on the Tingalpa Trot and Wave Break Island races — great paddling!
And best of luck to our crew heading off to the Gregory this weekend — go get ‘em!
Save the Date:
This year’s Maroochy River Paddle is set for 24 August — with a fun twist:
we’re paddling in reverse, from the clubhouse to Dunethin Rock!
Top tip: Book your campsite for the night of 23 or 24 August and make a weekend of it!
🦺 Life Jacket Regulations – Heads Up
Marine Services Queensland has updated the rules around life jackets.
The latest bulletin is available on the MSQ webiste. We are asking for extra clarification, especially for flatwater kayaking. Stay tuned for updates!
🇦🇺 Asia Pacific Cup, Japan – Go Heidi!
Wishing the very best to Heidi Smith, who’s off to represent Australia at the Asia Pacific Cup in Japan!
We’re all behind you, Heidi — paddle hard and enjoy every moment!
❤️ Get Well Soon, Justin!
Sending best wishes to Justin Wright after his recent injury.
Rest up and heal well, Justin — we miss you on the water!
🏆 Your Club Committee
- President: Delia West
- Treasurer: Oliver Sweetman
- Secretary: Paul Shipton
- Head Coach: Nicky Donaldson
- General Committee Members: Deb Wright, Justin Wright, Tim Kreis, Matt Ramkey-Meyer (Media)
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