{"id":3422,"date":"2025-04-30T10:39:53","date_gmt":"2025-04-30T00:39:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sunshinecoastpaddlesportsclub.com.au\/sckc\/?p=3422"},"modified":"2025-04-30T10:39:54","modified_gmt":"2025-04-30T00:39:54","slug":"april-2025-newsletter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sunshinecoastpaddlesportsclub.com.au\/sckc\/2025\/04\/30\/april-2025-newsletter\/","title":{"rendered":"April 2025 Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hello paddlers, and welcome to your short (but action-packed!) April update!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud83d\ude80 Strategic Planning \u2013 We Need You!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On 15 April, we sent you an email with some quick questions to help shape the club\u2019s future.<br>Even the tiniest idea could spark something amazing \u2014 so don\u2019t hold back!<br><strong>Send in your thoughts by 17 May<\/strong> \u2014 we can&#8217;t wait to hear from you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud83d\udee0 New Shed \u2013 Big Plans Ahead!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our new shed build is about to kick off!<br>We\u2019ll be holding a club meeting soon to gather your ideas. Some hot topics will be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What should go on the ground between the sheds?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Which boats will live where?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep an eye out for the meeting date \u2014 your ideas will help make it awesome!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud83c\udfc1 Race News<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A big shout-out to everyone who took on the Tingalpa Trot and Wave Break Island races \u2014 great paddling!<br>And best of luck to our crew heading off to the Gregory this weekend \u2014 go get \u2018em!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Save the Date:<\/strong><br>This year\u2019s <strong>Maroochy River Paddle<\/strong> is set for <strong>24 August<\/strong> \u2014 with a fun twist:<br>we\u2019re paddling <em>in reverse<\/em>, from the clubhouse to Dunethin Rock!<br><strong>Top tip:<\/strong> Book your campsite for the night of 23 or 24 August and make a weekend of it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud83e\uddba Life Jacket Regulations \u2013 Heads Up<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Marine Services Queensland has updated the rules around life jackets.<br>The latest bulletin is available on the MSQ webiste.  We are asking for extra clarification, especially for flatwater kayaking. Stay tuned for updates!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddfa Asia Pacific Cup, Japan \u2013 Go Heidi!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wishing the very best to <strong>Heidi Smith<\/strong>, who\u2019s off to represent Australia at the Asia Pacific Cup in Japan!<br>We\u2019re all behind you, Heidi \u2014 paddle hard and enjoy every moment!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u2764<\/strong><strong>\ufe0f Get Well Soon, Justin!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sending best wishes to <strong>Justin Wright<\/strong> after his recent injury.<br>Rest up and heal well, Justin \u2014 we miss you on the water!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud83c\udfc6 Your Club Committee<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>President:<\/strong> Delia West<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Treasurer:<\/strong> Oliver Sweetman<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Secretary:<\/strong> Paul Shipton<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Head Coach:<\/strong> Nicky Donaldson<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>General Committee Members:<\/strong> Deb Wright, Justin Wright, Tim Kreis, Matt Ramkey-Meyer (Media)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud83c\udf0a Stay Connected<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Follow us on Facebook for the latest updates, race photos, and club adventures.<br>Got a great story or a paddling achievement to share?<br>We\u2019d <em>love<\/em> to feature it \u2014 just shoot us an email!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hello paddlers, and welcome to your short (but action-packed!) 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