TINGALPA TROT – More than a trot for some
Wynnum Redlands Canoe Club hosted the Tingalpa Trot on Sunday 5th November. The course was from the WRCC club house at the mouth of Tingalpa Creek through the winding mangroves to finish at John Fredericks Park, Capalaba. There was a choice of a 5km and 10km distance and a BBQ and drinks were at the finish. Club members (and times) from SCPC that competed were Jason Keating – 45.49, Lachlan Bancroft/Bryn Davis – 48.53, Geoff Pearce – 52.37, Ray Robinson – 1.00.43, Nicky Donaldson/Steve McLay – 1.02.28 and John Smallwood – 1.02.57
2018 CANOE MARATHON DEVELOPMONT SQUAD – Go Qlder
Congratulations to the following Sunshine Coast Paddle Sports Club athletes who have been selected in the 2018 Canoe Marathon Development Squad:- Jason Keating, Joseph Goulding, Mia Jeffries, Steve McLay, William Goulding. The Squad will be captained by Erin Blanch and Daniel Mole. Squad members will participate in a development program and then compete in a selection race in 2018. A State Team will then be selected to compete in the 2018 National Canoe Marathon Championships which will be held at West Lakes, Adelaide, South Australia. The Canoe Marathon Technical Committee looks forward to working with the athletes in the lead up to the National titles.
CHRISTMAS PARTY – ALREADY! Hasn’t the year gone quick?
Don’t forget about our club Christmas Party straight after the team boat training session. This will be held on the third Sunday in December and Breakfast (Bacon and Egg Muffin and Coffee) will be served. There is a sign on sheet on the counter in the kitchen. Hopefully see you there.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING – This is important.
The Annual General Meeting was held on Saturday 18th November. The new committee is: – President-Malcolm Buchanan, Secretary: – Paul Shipton, Treasurer: – Doug Brennan and Committee Member: – Delia West
GENERAL MEETINGS – Have your say.
Our general meetings are held once a month on the second Saturday of each month at 8.30 am straight after the club training session. Everybody welcome.
NAME TAGS ON BOAT STORAGE – Secure your spot.
Club members who are storing there craft in the club house, could you please make sure your position has been named with the appropriate tag so that nobody else can claim it.
A BIG THANK YOU – To John Lakeland.
For those of you who haven’t noticed, the grass has been getting cut by one of our club members, John Lakeland. I personally appreciate your effort in keeping the yard trimmed and looking tidy mate and I also know a number of club members think the same way.
CLUBHOUSE SECURITY – Keep our valuables safe.
Can we all make sure that we lock the clubhouse up when we go for a paddle? The craft (club and personal) that is stored at our clubhouse is insured only while the premises are locked.
FUTURE EVENTS – Opportunities to meet like-minded people.
- 17th December – Third Sunday of the month. Team boat training session or time trial and Christmas Party/Get Together/Breakfast and Coffee
- 7th January – First Sunday of the month. Singles time trial.
- 13th January – Second Saturday of the month, general meeting.
- 14th January – 2018 Marathon Development Camp, Gold Coast
- 27th & 28th January – QLD Canoe Sprint State Championships, Coomera
- 18th to 20th May – 2018 Australian Canoe Marathon Championships, West lakes, Adelaide, South Australia
- 3rd June – Wetland Wanders Marathon Race
- 8th July – Tentative Date for next AGM
- 29th July – Brisbane River Marathon Race
- August 2018 – Maroochy River Paddle
Yours in Paddling – Malcolm Buchanan
Agenda next meeting
Thanks to Paul and Doug for their efforts last season.
Time Trial Format – what do you want, do you want to make it a competition.
Club Boat Storage – I still need to talk to people who have not paid or have no tags on their spot.
The abuse of committee members and club members will not be tolerated.
Why I am on the committee.
Club house security – Keys or touch pads
Shifting club boats into eastern side to free up storage for club members and revenue.
Are we after another committee member.