{"id":3432,"date":"2025-05-19T12:23:40","date_gmt":"2025-05-19T02:23:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sunshinecoastpaddlesportsclub.com.au\/sckc\/?p=3432"},"modified":"2025-05-19T12:24:56","modified_gmt":"2025-05-19T02:24:56","slug":"may-2025-newsletter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sunshinecoastpaddlesportsclub.com.au\/sckc\/2025\/05\/19\/may-2025-newsletter\/","title":{"rendered":"May 2025 Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hello everyone,&nbsp; Thank you to everyone who provided feedback for our strategic planning process. Watch this space for the first draft coming soon!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019re very excited that the <strong>new shed is up and nearly finished!<\/strong> Join us for a meeting on <strong>Saturday 24 May at 9:00am <\/strong>to discuss storage options \u2014 including rack materials and which boats will be stored there initially.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Good luck<\/strong> to all members competing in the <strong>Wetlands Wonder<\/strong> on <strong>Sunday 25 May<\/strong>. This will be a special milestone for several of our junior paddlers competing in their very first kayak race!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We also have members heading to the <strong>15th Anniversary Barron River Challenge<\/strong>, taking place <strong>24\u201325 May<\/strong>. Paddle hard and stay safe!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Juniors<\/strong> \u2013 please speak with your coaches about participating in the <strong>Varsity Lakes Junior Sprint Races<\/strong> on <strong>3 June<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don\u2019t forget the <strong>Paddle Queensland Schools Marathon<\/strong> on <strong>17 June<\/strong>. We&#8217;ll be organising boats and trailers, so be sure to let your coaches know if you\u2019re attending.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As we prepare for the upcoming races, we\u2019ve been checking our team boats. Unfortunately, <strong>some K2s are missing seats and footplates<\/strong>. Additionally, a <strong>club TK2 (green deck, white hull)<\/strong> is currently unaccounted for. If you have borrowed this craft and forgotten to return it, please do so as soon as possible.&nbsp; Likewise if you have used club footplates and seats, please return them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019re proud to welcome <strong>Heidi Smith<\/strong> back from the <strong>Asia Pacific Cup in Japan<\/strong>. Heidi placed <strong>4th in both the K2 and K4<\/strong>, and <strong>7th in the mixed K2<\/strong> \u2014 a fantastic result for her first international competition. Well done, Heidi!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Meanwhile, <strong>Byron Dieckmann<\/strong> continues his intense training for the <strong>Junior &amp; U23 World Championships in Portugal<\/strong>. Best of luck, Byron \u2014 we\u2019re all behind you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dedication, persistence, and consistency<\/strong> \u2014 these are the qualities that help our athletes reach the podium again and again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite the rainy weather, our <strong>Women on the Water<\/strong> group is still paddling every <strong>Monday at 8:00am<\/strong>. If you or someone you know would like to join this relaxed outdoor activity, please contact <strong>Delia on 0498 63 2265<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As we move into the darker winter mornings, please <strong>use lights when training at 5:30am<\/strong>. Always paddle with a buddy. There&#8217;s currently a lot of debris in the river \u2014 some just below the surface \u2014 which can increase the risk of capsizing, especially in low light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83c\udfc6 <strong>Your Club Committee<\/strong><br>\u2022 <strong>President:<\/strong> Delia West<br>\u2022 <strong>Treasurer:<\/strong> Oliver Sweetman<br>\u2022 <strong>Secretary:<\/strong> Paul Shipton<br>\u2022 <strong>Head Coach:<\/strong> Nicky Donaldson<br>\u2022 <strong>General Committee Members:<\/strong> Deb Wright, Justin Wright, Tim Kreis, Matt Ramkey-Meyer (Media)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83c\udf0a <strong>Stay Connected<\/strong><br>Follow us on <strong>Facebook<\/strong> for the latest updates, race photos, and club adventures.<br>Got a great story or paddling achievement to share?<br>We\u2019d love to feature it \u2014 just shoot us an email!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hello everyone,&nbsp; Thank you to everyone who provided feedback for our strategic planning process. Watch this space for the first draft coming soon! 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