{"id":2498,"date":"2021-03-23T06:26:39","date_gmt":"2021-03-22T20:26:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sunshinecoastpaddlesportsclub.com.au\/?p=2498"},"modified":"2021-03-23T06:26:40","modified_gmt":"2021-03-22T20:26:40","slug":"march-2021-newsletter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sunshinecoastpaddlesportsclub.com.au\/sckc\/2021\/03\/23\/march-2021-newsletter\/","title":{"rendered":"March 2021 Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With 2021 now well and truly underway, there has been a lot happening in the paddling world!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Queensland State Sprint and Marathon Titles 6 &amp; 7 February, Lake Kawana<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Congratulations to all club members who competed.&nbsp; Whether or not you made the podium is not as important has how you handled the competition.&nbsp; See our facebook page for photos from the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, approximately 10 members were selected in the state team with most accepting the nomination.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A special thank you to our volunteers who assisted in the running of events.&nbsp; Your assistance was invaluable in making the event a success.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/sunshinecoastpaddlesportsclub.com.au\/sckc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/SCPC-group-State-Title-Feb2021-a.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"http:\/\/sunshinecoastpaddlesportsclub.com.au\/sckc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/SCPC-group-State-Title-Feb2021-a-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2499\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sunshinecoastpaddlesportsclub.com.au\/sckc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/SCPC-group-State-Title-Feb2021-a-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sunshinecoastpaddlesportsclub.com.au\/sckc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/SCPC-group-State-Title-Feb2021-a-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sunshinecoastpaddlesportsclub.com.au\/sckc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/SCPC-group-State-Title-Feb2021-a-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sunshinecoastpaddlesportsclub.com.au\/sckc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/SCPC-group-State-Title-Feb2021-a-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sunshinecoastpaddlesportsclub.com.au\/sckc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/SCPC-group-State-Title-Feb2021-a.jpg 1732w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Due to COVID the national marathon titles have been cancelled, the national sprint titles have been postponed to May.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pacific Coast Paddle Series and Virtual Series<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check out the Paddle Queensland web site on the Pacific Coast Series and the Pacific Coast Virtual Series.&nbsp; We\u2019d love to have you participate in our training sessions as per the email of 12 March 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Jamo Porter Coaching Session<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please advise us if you are interested in some stroke correction with Jamo Porter.&nbsp; Cost is $25.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Grant Applications<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Two applications have been submitted. One to council to replace our worn out, rusty roller doors and one to the Australia Government for junior equipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Floor Scarifying<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After Easter the floor in the club house will be treated to provide protection from slipping and tripping.&nbsp; There will be limited access to the club house while this occurs.&nbsp; So keep an eye out for the email advising the dates.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Electrical Work<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Westaway Electrical were engaged to add some power points in the club house at the back; and to move the fluorescent tubes in the road side section that were in danger of being hit with a boat while removing or storing craft.&nbsp; The old fluro tubes have been replaced with LED lights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Council Statutory Regulations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As part of the electrical work, Westaway conducted our compulsory RCD testing to enable us to meet our statutory regulation report to the Sunshine Coast Regional Council.&nbsp; Elements of the statutory compliance include fire safety, electrical safety, back flow prevention and fall prevention.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>On Fence Advertising<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please contact the committee if you are interested in adverting on our fencing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Thanks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thanks to Bob Hamblet for his efforts in fixing boats with varying degrees of disrepair; and Mal Buchanan for keeping the club lawn mown and prickle free!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As usual please contact us via email at <a href=\"mailto:sunshinecoastpaddlesportsclub@gmail.com\">sunshinecoastpaddlesportsclub@gmail.com<\/a> if you have any queries or suggestions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yours in paddling, Delia West, President<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Doug Brennan, Treasurer;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Paul Shipton Secretary;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lack Kent, Tim Kreis, General Committee Members,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Matt Remke-Meyer, Media; and<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jason Keating, Coach<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/sunshinecoastpaddlesportsclub.com.au\/sckc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/club-house-early-morning-a-rotated.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"http:\/\/sunshinecoastpaddlesportsclub.com.au\/sckc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/club-house-early-morning-a-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sunshinecoastpaddlesportsclub.com.au\/sckc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/club-house-early-morning-a-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sunshinecoastpaddlesportsclub.com.au\/sckc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/club-house-early-morning-a-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sunshinecoastpaddlesportsclub.com.au\/sckc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/club-house-early-morning-a-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sunshinecoastpaddlesportsclub.com.au\/sckc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/club-house-early-morning-a-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sunshinecoastpaddlesportsclub.com.au\/sckc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/club-house-early-morning-a-rotated.jpg 1632w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With 2021 now well and truly underway, there has been a lot happening in the paddling world! 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