{"id":3437,"date":"2025-07-01T10:59:24","date_gmt":"2025-07-01T00:59:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sunshinecoastpaddlesportsclub.com.au\/sckc\/?p=3437"},"modified":"2025-07-01T10:59:24","modified_gmt":"2025-07-01T00:59:24","slug":"june-2025-newsletter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sunshinecoastpaddlesportsclub.com.au\/sckc\/2025\/07\/01\/june-2025-newsletter\/","title":{"rendered":"June 2025 Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"m_-2015186095782382589isPasted\"><strong>Winter Paddling<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I hope you\u2019re all staying warm out on the water \u2014 for me, thermals and booties are essential winter kit!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>New Shed Update<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The new shed is nearly complete! Huge thanks to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wayne West (Westaway Electrical) \u2013 for lighting advice, installation, and the extra security camera<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mat Briggs \u2013 for guiding and completing the storm water and drainage work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lach Kent \u2013 for manoeuvring heavy machinery in tight spaces<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Volunteers \u2013 who rolled up their sleeves and got the job done: Pete Melia, Brendan Carroll, Graeme Hudson, Andrew Wassell, Beau Cain-Bishop, Tim Kreis, and Delia West<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>To open the new shed doors:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enter the club house as usual via the front, center roller door. Inside, you\u2019ll see a panel on the left wall with three buttons \u2013 one for each shed door. Press the one you need. Inside the new shed, you\u2019ll also find timed light switches and a door-close panel. Please remember to press the door-close panel when exiting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Old Shed &amp; Clubhouse Renovations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019ll soon begin relocating craft and racks from the old shed to the new one. After that, we\u2019ll start remodeling the central area, beginning with demolition of the current toilet, shower, and change rooms. &nbsp;We\u2019ll need plenty of volunteers for this\u2014watch this space for demolition day dates!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Do you know someone registered with RPEQ (Registered Professional Engineers Qld)?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>If we can access this professional advice at cost price, it would save the club a significant amount.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Paddle Queensland Schools Marathon \u2013 19 June<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Congratulations to all our paddlers \u2013 for some, this was their first kayak race, and your sportsmanship really stood out. &nbsp;Results can be found on Webscorer and photos on our facebook page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Special thanks to:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sashin Patel \u2013 for towing the trailer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jason Keating \u2013 for Saturday and race-day coaching<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jake \u2013 for Saturday coaching<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jason Caldow, Mat Briggs, Graeme Hudson, Paul de Beer, Ivan Williams, and others who helped load the trailer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All the parents and helpers who got up at 3:30am on Tuesday to drive to Coomera<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"32\" src=\"https:\/\/ci3.googleusercontent.com\/meips\/ADKq_NYLG6I7ZY2WUOU2CMAWunGIoOPQ356tARBSth_g0mvSBzhr3I-51ROGR6l1sz1g8E9q0rj29_ZT0xm4bR0-yA0AMdXMsqEk3pELmVzASM7bnFAWWINyLp5l-M_GcgJ2H6kgpvAWEzMJ0GN8H8mcv8ILrJKJr0bsR6SAG8unurF7=s0-d-e1-ft#https:\/\/paddleaustralia.justgo.com\/store\/downloadPublic?f=74d13e51-ccbd-42c5-848b-03f4d24cb6bc.png&amp;t=email\"><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"m_-2015186095782382589isPasted\"><strong>Nordic Beach to Beach 21 June, Mooloolaba\/ Moffat<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Good luck to all members competing in this exciting ocean race. &nbsp;For more information, go to&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.oceanpaddle.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.oceanpaddle.com.au<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"m_-2015186095782382589isPasted\"><strong>Currumbin Capers, 13 July\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The next race in the Pacific Coast Marathon Series. &nbsp;Distances of 5, 10 or 15km available. &nbsp;Location: Currumbin Creek Paddlers Club Shed, at the end of Davall Street Currumbin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>ICF Junior &amp; U23 Canoe Sprint World Championships<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bryon Dieckmann is training hard for the World Championships in Montemor-O-Velho, Portugal, 23\u201327 July.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019re cheering you on, Bryon! Not long to go now \u2014 keep up the great work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"m_-2015186095782382589isPasted\"><strong>Membership Renewals<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reminders from Paddle Australia should be hitting your inbox. Please contact Paddle Australia directly if you experience any issues renewing your membership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Storage Reminder<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Just a friendly reminder: the clubhouse is not your personal storage space. You pay for boat storage. Any extra items you wish to keep at the club should be stored in your boat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s a shared space \u2013 please respect others:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Don\u2019t leave gear all over the floor put it in a locker box.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Return yoga mats to storage so they don\u2019t get filthy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If your gear doesn\u2019t fit in a locker box, you\u2019re probably bringing too much \u2014 consider leaving some items in your car during training.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, it may seem like no one else is around at 5:15am, but people coming in later are affected by what you leave behind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your 2025 Club Committee<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">President: Delia West<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Treasurer: Oliver Sweetman<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Secretary: Paul Shipton<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Head Coach: Nicky Donaldson<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Committee Members: Deb Wright, Justin Wright, Tim Kreis, Matt Ramkey-Meyer (Media)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sunshinecoastpaddlesportsclub.com.au\/sckc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Paul-blitzes-the-field-in-his-first-race.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"569\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/sunshinecoastpaddlesportsclub.com.au\/sckc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Paul-blitzes-the-field-in-his-first-race.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3439\" style=\"width:580px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sunshinecoastpaddlesportsclub.com.au\/sckc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Paul-blitzes-the-field-in-his-first-race.png 569w, https:\/\/sunshinecoastpaddlesportsclub.com.au\/sckc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Paul-blitzes-the-field-in-his-first-race-300x236.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 569px) 100vw, 569px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sunshinecoastpaddlesportsclub.com.au\/sckc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Alexi-gets-off-to-a-good-start.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"309\" height=\"369\" src=\"https:\/\/sunshinecoastpaddlesportsclub.com.au\/sckc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Alexi-gets-off-to-a-good-start.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3440\" style=\"width:314px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sunshinecoastpaddlesportsclub.com.au\/sckc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Alexi-gets-off-to-a-good-start.png 309w, https:\/\/sunshinecoastpaddlesportsclub.com.au\/sckc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Alexi-gets-off-to-a-good-start-251x300.png 251w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 309px) 100vw, 309px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Winter Paddling I hope you\u2019re all staying warm out on the water \u2014 for me, thermals and booties are essential winter kit! 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