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Sandgate Canoe Club
Newsletter
May 2015
Reflections on the Upper Noosa River (Richard Womack)
Welcome
Welcome once again to the Sandgate Canoe Club Newsletter - our diverse and vibrant club
has been busy over the last month, the racers are really getting into their training. It is good
to see so many SCC racers doing well in the series.
The Sea Kayakers have also been very active with well attended paddles on Saturdays and
Tuesdays exploring all areas of Morton Bay - from Bribie, to Tipplers on South Stradbroke
(not all on the one day!); the Brisbane River, night time paddles as well as from the Dam
Wall to Fernvale. It was great to see a number of our newer paddlers enjoying the Upper
Noosa River camp and walks organised by Richard over the Anzac Day weekend.
If you missed out on any of these paddles, there are plenty more to choose from in May;
including an additional Brisbane River paddle to follow on from the last one - Burton's
Bridge to Kholo. If you need more information before committing to any paddle, please
contact the trip leader or a member of the paddle committee, and remember to register
your interest with the trip leader prior to the day in case there are any last minute changes.
The club grant to improve our first aid capabilities is almost too good to be true, please read
Barry's article and sign up for the course - there are still spaces, so don't miss out.
Our Australian Canoeing Basic Skills Course/Award runs throughout the year and is essential
for ensuring our new paddlers have the basic instruction to get them started on their
paddling journey, be it flat water, sea kayaking or racing.
We continue to publish Mark Otter's Safety articles, this month the topic is drowning; as
Mark comments:
" Not a pleasant topic and one not intended to scare anyone, but we should be conscious of
the environment we venture into and mindful that we should always follow safe water safety
practices at all times."
Ian McDade has shared an interesting article by J Lee on Seasickness while kayaking with
ideas for prevention, treatment and responding to paddlers suffering from this condition.
Thank you to all the contributors to this month's Newsletter.
Happy Reading
Kaye Watson
Newsletter Editor
New Members
A special welcome to our newest members:
Peter Kubler, Paul Clarke, Kathleen Mason, Caitlin Mason, Debra Clarkson, Janet Lindsay
Julian Holmes, Graeme Swinbourne, Armand le Roux and Marnie Milnes
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From the Presidents Deck Chair
We all like looking forward to something good which will happen in the future!
Did you know that it has been medically recognised that even terminally ill people have held
on to life, until Christmas, Easter, a Birthday, or an overseas visitor who will be coming to
see them at the end of the year?
But In a more light hearted way, we all enjoy looking forward to the next paddle, because
we will enjoy the company, the excitement, often of the challenge, whether it be a personal
best in a race, or staying in the sea kayak when the sail is up, beam seas, and the wind is
howling!
So what are we looking forward to, in our Club, at the end of April…100 years since the
ANZAC landing has been remembered?
No time to have ‘withdrawal symptoms’ after all the excitement and Remembrance
activities.
Our biggest event of the year… The Wetland Wander on Sunday 17th May…….Sue and Linda
have been very proactive looking for Volunteers to continue running this successful event!
If you haven’t yet put your hand up do so now, it spreads the work load, and you get to
know your club-mates better!
Your Club is attracting attention with all its ongoing activities, and as you know we have
been around for over 20 years now.
We have been invited by Five Clubs from Rotary International to participate in the
‘Inaugural Rotary Duck and Water Festival’ on Sunday 14th June to raise funds for
‘Hummingbird House’ a Hospice for Children currently being built at West Chermside.
Your Committee has discussed this at the recent Meeting and we have agreed to
participate…it will involve both racers and sea kayakers with a ‘fun slant’ with what we will
do.. we will also have a ‘presence’ - eg mini display for membership!
There will be more about this later, but I am sure you will enjoy, at least, the anticipation of
a great day on the water!
Happy and Safe paddling!
Bruce Pilcher
PS Have you booked in for your First Aid Course yet?
Email Barry Renaud to reserve your place.
Note the following article is a repeat from last month; all members planning to do
this training must contact Barry Renaud on renoclan@bigpond.net.au, or call
0417733889
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First Aid and Safety on the Water Barry Renaud
 As you may have seen and recall, the Club recently was provided with a $7,500 grant for
two purposes:
1. Purchase 5 Club radios for use in paddles in our various waterways and
Bays, and managing communications in events such as the upcoming
Wetland Wander,
2. $5,000 for investment in first aid training for paddlers on the water.
The Management Committee has now finalised the budget and are pleased to
announce that the majority of the funds will be directed to increasing the number wishing
to undertake a first aid course and improving first aid safety on the water. In summary the
budget is:
 Offering first aid training for up to 15 members at this stage who have neither ever
completed a first aid course, or it has been a while since you last completed a course.
This will be free for the course itself valued at $120, however the Club will not be
committing to pay for any renewal costs after the course. Nominally offered on a first
come, first in basis, however priority if the interest is high will be given to those Club
members who provide a leadership role in Club activities – eg Trip Leaders for sea
kayaks, Racing event co-ordinators.
 Ensuring our appointed guides and instructors who need to be qualified in first aid have
their CPR renewals paid for as well as the main 3 year accreditation by this time next
year.
 Offering up to 10 members the chance to substantially improve their swimming
capability and confidence with a training session in a pool. As you would be aware, it is
a requirement for all Club members to be able to swim 50 metres. While most will know
that you can, this training is for those who seek a few more tips from a qualified swim
instructor to build your confidence.
 Finally in our Rescue Training Days later in the year, some further tips from a qualified
surf lifesaving instructor about how to swim 50 metres in open water, getting into your
pfd in deep water, tips about rescuing a paddler who cannot get back into the kayak,
and much more.
 Monthly newsletter tips on first aid by a qualified instructor. These tips will be aligned to
our trip planning and briefing sheet, and the inherent risks we assess as detailed in the
Operational Policy document.
In all an exciting year and I would encourage all of you to take advantage of the offers we
have to improve your first aid safety knowledge on the water.
What do you need to do? ACT!
Commit to participating, and:
1. Advise if you wish to undertake the first aid training – an 8 hour day plus pre-work,
2. Advise if you wish to be considered for the swimming session to improve your
confidence – about 2 hours,
3. Advise if you are up for a radio training session. Pre-work plus 4 hours.
Dates will be determined once we have sufficient interest to run the first course(s).
Email back to Barry Renaud on renoclan@bigpond.net.au, or call 0417733889. 
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Basic Skills Award
Sandgate Canoe Club offers a Basic Skills
Course to all its members. At the successful
completion of the course participants are
presented with a Basic Skills certificate.
The course is run by our fully accredited
Australian Canoeing instructors and Guides.
Certificates are issued by Australian
Canoeing.
The following checklist indicates what is
covered by the course; if you have not
already done this course contact John
Blackley and book into the next course
available (m 0438690958 or email
john@johnblackley.com.au). For more
information visit the Basic Skills Tab on our
website
In order to meet the requirements,
candidates must show competence in all of
the following areas:
1. Presentation of equipment
2. Swim 50m with PFD, Clothing and
footwear
3. Buoyancy - Canoe and self
4. Basic Safety - repairs
5. Launch, embark, paddle technique forward - backward
6. Emergency stop
7. Coming alongside - bank, canoe
8. Turning the craft
9. Embark, paddle upstream 25m, return and disembark
10. Support stroke both sides
11. Disembark and bring craft ashore
12. Capsize and hold onto upstream ropes
13. Capsize swim under craft and swim craft to shore
14. Empty craft and place on bank
15. Questions - PFD , Equipment -Safety and Repairs
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Racing News
Paul Lange
After three months into a regular paddling training program and despite the cold and
darkness, Sandgate Canoe Club still has a dedicated group of 7 paddlers regularly attending
training at 5.30am on Tuesday and Thursday mornings.
The training must be paying off in motivation, because Sandgate had a solid group of 15
paddlers attend the third official Queensland Canoe Marathon race, the Tingalpa Trot on
Sunday the 19thof April.
It was good to see sea kayaker/ flat water paddler extraordinaire John Blackley at the race,
as we flat water paddlers are seldom joined by Sandgate sea kayakers at away races. So a
big thanks to John for boosting the club points for Sandgate. Our youngest racing member
(perhaps youngest participating club member?), Cameron Mason was also there and it is
notable that he hasn’t
missed a race this
season.
The Tingalpa race is one
of the best events on the
calendar. It’s a point-topoint race that begins at
Thornside near the
mouth of the Tingalpa
Creek and finishes 10kms
inland under Old
Cleveland Road.
Tingalpa Trot(Qld Canoeing)
What makes this race exciting is the need to be ahead of the pack by the 6km mark due to
the creek narrowing to the width of a kayak over the last four kilometres. The underwater
snags, over hanging mangroves and kayaks jostling for position make this last section very
tricky to hold a K1 upright. Testament to this is the fact that 3 Sandgate paddlers added a
swim leg to the race. On a positive note, Trent Litherland, Christine Gissing and Lachlan
Carkeet are all looking good to take out the TURTLE AWARD this year.
This Sunday the 27thof April the racing group will make their way to NSW to compete in the
Bongil Bongil Race at Sawtell; again a large contingent of Sandgate club members are lining
up for the race.
Now is a timely reminder about the Sandgate Canoe Club race, the Wetland Wander
scheduled for the 17thof May 2015. As always, the volunteers make this race a success, so if
you would like to help out please contact Linda Parsons by email
(lindapatricia1963@gmail.com) or by phone (0427 29 10 07) and you will be welcomed into
the fold. Alternatively, why not enter the race, there are various distances (5, 10 and 15km)
to suit everyone’s fitness level and you will be helping Sandgate Canoe Club to accumulate
points for the club point score competition.
Happy paddling.
Paul.
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Sea Kayaking News and Trip Reports
Dam Wall to Fernvale Maree Mills
(pictures Richard Womack)
Saturday 28th March, Richard led a paddle from Wivenhoe Dam spillway to Fernvale,
Savages Crossing.
8 of us did the paddle from 100m
from the dam wall, with a relatively
short 10 mt. Car shuffle; as the river
does a big U here. 21 km. was the
distance. Water lovely and clear, lots
of birds and cows to see ! ; and lots of
gentle rapids. No one fell out;
although a well known tree got
hugged by one paddler, who turned
his boat for the underside to face the
rapids and got out OK..
The narrows
The most heard expression of the day was " who wants to be the crash dummy for this one
"! And " oh, it's OK, you can go first "! And "I'll stay back here and see what
happens!"Discretion being the better part of valour for the day
The Log Jam had been partially cleared by chain saws and a way through was found., thus
avoiding the long way round and portageing
the boats. And , last but not least, The Fernvale
Bakery had our patronage at the end of the
day ! Very nice ! Richard was heard to mention
that he is going to do the next section of the
river next time ! Thanks Richard! and also,
thanks for a fun day from all of us ! Maree
Log Jam
Going with the flow
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Down the Rapids
Easter Saturday paddle as "full as a goog!" Charmaine Renaud
What a magical morning leaving from
Yundah street for the airport with 6
paddlers heading for the airport. The water
was as smooth as silk with a gentle swell
lifting our boats up and down. Swallow like
birds grey/whiteTern (sea swallow) nearly
as big as a seagulls were diving for prawns
or fish in front of us, while man and his
boats of about 20 were on the horizon
chasing his own catch.
We made it in good time to the burnt out plane stopping for a quick refreshment hoping for
some wind to put our sails up on the way home but no luck. This gave us a chance to release
our Easter cheer and work it off.
The enjoyment of friends, water and our wonderful world made this Easter Saturday very
pleasant.
Night Paddle – 15 April 15 Rob Nelson
Darren and Rob
The club recently introduced night
paddles on the paddle calendar.
Initially I thought this was a curiosity
and was perplexed why anyone
would want to paddle at night when
visibility is poor and the stimulating
day-time Queensland sceneries are
missing. So the lovely golden sands of
Coochiemudlo, the friendly dolphins
pods of the Pumicestone Passage or
the blue waters of Victoria Point
would be absent.
However, I felt it was important to try such a paddle. I was impressed when the paddle
leader and organiser (Ian) provided me beforehand with a very useful informative sheet on
paddling at night on the Brisbane river.
I started the paddle with an open mind. It was “strange” getting togged up at night and then
installing our little night lights. There was a pod of four. Setting off at first it was dark and I
was missing the day-time visuals that I am used to. After about ten minutes my eyes
accommodated to the darkness and I suddenly started noticing the velvety smooth waters
reflecting lights from the nearby city buildings. The kayaks seemed to travel quite fast and I
thought that this was perception rather than a fact but later study of the GPS data showed
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quite high speeds from 8-10 kph. This was partly because of the clever planning for the tides
and also because the pod wanted to “put a bit of grunt” into the paddling, with the purpose
of using the exercise to improve paddling technique and stamina purposes. (No sails were
employed.)
The outward journey to the Southbank
was quite enchanting. The waters of the
river were flat and calm, and “floating
through the city” with lights from the tall
buildings reflecting off the water was very
enjoyable. The pod leader ensured that
we followed the correct protocols with
regard to ferries and barges. Some ferry
captains indicated that they had seen us
and politely waved us through or acknowledged our discipline in giving them right-of-way.
The coffee shop at Southbank was very welcoming and served us with hot steaming café
lattés with a smile. This surprised me as I anticipated some raised eye-brows at the motley
group of wet and all-kitted up kayakers trekking into their “posh” Southbank restaurant.
Goodwill Bridge from Southbank
The return journey was delightful and uneventful; however, it was quicker as the number of
ferries had reduced considerably.
My impression is that night paddles are definitely enjoyable; also safe if the kayaks are
equipped with lights and correct protocols are followed. Try it!
Photographs by Ian McDade)
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Janelle's (Chocolate) Fruit Cake
Soak 1Kg mixed fruit overnight in 2 cups of cold strong coffee. Add 150 g chopped fruit and
nut chocolate (optional). Mix in 2 cups SR flour. Cook 180C for 2 hours. Wrap in tea towel
and cool in tin.
Sprinkle with a couple of tablespoons spirits before wrapping to cool.
Freezes well.
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Member Profile
Gary Petie
Gary Petie (no 4) racing in the 500m K1 at the Australian canoe Championships at Storm
King Dam Stanthorpe, 1976.
Lawrie Fagan paddled with Gary in a K2 and also a K4.
Gary won a bronze medal with a NSW paddler in the 10,000m K2 race.
Cape Town Newspaper 1971
Australian Wins Surf Ski Race
The annual surf-ski paddle race
took place yesterday in somwhat
heavy conditions from Fish Howk
Beach, round Roman Rock
Lighthouse to Simonstown and
back, a course of about six miles.
The single ski was won by Gary
Petie in the time of 1hr 8mins 30
secs.
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Useful Information
Water Safety Tips Mark Otter
This is the third article from Mark relating to Safety on the
water.
Drowning
Not a pleasant topic and one not intended to scare anyone, but we should be conscious of
the environment we venture into and mindful that we should always follow safe water
safety practices at all times.
Every year, the Royal Lifesaving Society publishes its National Drowning Report using
statistics provided by state coroners’ offices. The society also publishes more frequent
reminders of what we should and should not do when in and near water.
Here’s a brief snapshot of the latest statistics as they relate to Queensland:
60 people drowned in Queensland waterways in the last financial year
Of these, 82 percent were male
Most deaths occurred in the 25-34 year age group – all of whom were male
The most common activity was swimming, followed closely by watercraft
accidents and falls
The most common location was inland waterways (rivers, lakes, creeks, dams)
Note that there were no deaths of people swimming in between the flags at
patrolled beaches.
Having read all this, aren’t you surprised – and perhaps shocked - that most Australian
adults cannot swim, or at least not properly. Yet another myth busted! ....Mark Otter
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Refer to Barry's Safety Training Article:
The club is offering up to 10 members the chance to substantially improve their swimming
capability and confidence with a training session in a pool.
As you would be aware, it is a requirement for all Club members to be able to swim 50
metres. While most will know that you can, this training is for those who seek a few more
tips from a qualified swim instructor to build your confidence.
Sign up now! Ed
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Seasickness While Kayaking
By Jeffrey Lee
"A sure cure for seasickness is to sit under a tree."
- Spike Milligan
Any paddler who has suffered the green-gilled demon of seasickness, with the dizziness, nausea,
excessive salivation (or worse!) has wished he were instead sitting under a stationary shadetree.
What is Seasickness?
Seasickness is characterized by dizziness, vertigo, nausea, and/or fatigue brought on by a perception
of chaotic motion such as the pitching and rolling of waves. These are debilitating enough for sailors,
or airplane or train passengers. But for open-water kayakers, who rely on their own ability to remain
upright and under control, the problem can be downright dangerous or even life-threatening.
Preventing the onset of seasickness, or coping with it once it rears its ugly head at you or others in
your party, can be a matter of life and death …
What Causes Seasickness?
Seasickness or motion sickness is caused by a part of the inner ear sending signals to the brain that
do not match the sensations of motion generated by the eyes. For example, while seated
comfortably reading a magazine aboard a ship or plane, your immediate surroundings appear to be a
stable, motionless place, when in fact the vessel is pitching and rolling. Your eyes see one thing while
your built-in motion/balance sensors detect something very different.
It's this mixed signal which confuses the brain, causing nausea, dizziness, and worse. We’ve all
experienced this, in cars, subways, elevators, planes, and of course large boats. But there is great
individual susceptibility to seasickness, with one person positively revelling in the thrill of a lurching
ferry boat or looping rollercoaster, while another may be sent to his knees merely by setting foot
upon a floating dock.
Kayakers typically do not suffer these mixed signals, since we are so immersed in our environment,
and so our eyes and ears usually agree. But if you mentally ‘expect’ a certain stability, or if you tend
to think of your little vessel as something stable and steady, when in fact it is bobbing about on the
waves, this mental disconnect can lead to motion sickness.
Preventing & Treating Seasickness
Avoid overeating and drinking too much water before paddling, as well as all alcohol.
Once on the water, resist the tendency to visually concentrate on your foredeck or the small area
directly around your boat. Instead, expand your visual range to a large circle surrounding your kayak,
then work on expanding that range even further, all the way to the horizon. And try letting go of the
inherent mental expectation that your kayak be solid and steady.
Even when travelling on large boats, I can usually avoid the onset of seasickness by sitting near a
window where I can watch the horizon, or stepping out on the decks for an
even better view and some fresh air, and just to let the boat roll beneath me.
Natural remedies you might try: chewing gum, saltine crackers, ginger (candy,
cookies, or tea), and ice water. Over-the-counter or prescription medical
remedies that may help: Dramamine, Bonine, Scopolamine pills or skin patches,
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or Ephedrine, carried in your paddling first-aid kit. Friends have had good results with magnetic or
acupressure anti-seasickness wrist bands, too.
Try some of these possible solutions, and acclimate yourself to increasing time spent in choppy
waters. There is evidence among sea captains and NASA astronauts that you can indeed train
yourself NOT to get motion sickness.
Seasickness First Response & Rescue
Should someone in your kayaking party become overcome by dizziness
and nausea while on the water, and unable to paddle or stay upright,
immediately position another kayak alongside them to prevent a
capsize! The incapacitated paddler can steady himself or drape his body
over the deck of the assisting kayak, even while vomiting if necessary.
If the seasick paddler cannot recover soon and your group consists only
of you and the victim, you may have to employ a Contact Tow (pictured
on right): with the sick kayaker firmly clutching your forward decklines,
paddle forward while pushing them and their boat backwards to the
safety of shore.
If other paddlers can assist, you can utilize the easier
and faster Rafted Tow (pictured on left): while a third
paddler steadies the victim as described above, attach
your waist-belt tow line to the bow toggle of the
victim's kayak, and then tow both of them to safety.
Once ashore, assist the seasickness sufferer to a comfortable place to rest,
preferably sitting upright, and offer light starchy snacks and water, especially if
they have vomited. Once they have regained their composure and are able to
keep light food down, administer any appropriate medications mentioned above.
Resume paddling if possible to do so without becoming sick again.
In general, to avoid seasickness trouble when kayaking, stay loose in the hips, roll
with the swells, and paddle on!
Jeffrey Lee edits Superior Paddling, a kayaking website that seeks to inform,
inspire, and compel sea-kayakers to explore and appreciate the endless
possibilities of paddling and kayak-touring in the upper Great Lakes region. He
considers himself an "enthusiastic student" of the art of sea kayaking.
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Coming Events
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General Paddle Information
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All Paddles shown in the newsletter or amendments otherwise issued are Sanctioned.
All paddles start at 8am on the water on Saturdays and Tuesdays unless otherwise
specified.
All Distances are return.
All paddles are for everyone subject to self-assessment in accordance with the club
paddle grading system.
Please contact the trip leader to verify numbers or possible venue change.
If the trip leader is not available contact one of the paddle committee members.
'In House' training is peer supported training with experienced club members.
We want to make paddling as interesting and enjoyable as possible, if you have any
ideas for a paddle contact one of the paddle committee members.
Race Training paddles –most mornings –paddle from Yundah St. ( see racing paddlers for
times )
Sandgate Handicap Time Trials
Every 2nd Saturday of the month Doubles Handicap Time Trial approx. 11.5km
Every 3rd Saturday of the month Single Handicap Time Trial approx. 11.5km
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Tide consideration is important.
It is a requirement for all Club Paddles into the Bay or open waters to complete a risk
assessment (SCC Float Plan) prior to the paddle being started, assess the suitability of the
paddle given the conditions, appoint the key roles of Team Leader and experienced
paddlers, and ensure adequate equipment is being carried for the assessed conditions.
Available under the resources tab on the SCC website
The sign on sheet must also be completed
The following link will take you to the relevant website page.
Resources Tab
DISCLAIMER:
By its very nature sea kayaking is a dangerous sport. The obvious risks include exposure,
fatigue, physical trauma and drowning.
You participate in these activities entirely at your own risk on the understanding that you
are aware of these risks and voluntarily accept them and that you are also aware that no
one is liable in negligence for any harm that you may suffer as a result of engaging in them.
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Paddle Plan
May 2015
May
2015
Sat
2nd
Tide
Ubd
Venue/Event
08.15
2.09 H
111F9
Yundah St
Tue
5th
Sat
9th
10.03
2.02 H
07.18
0.67 L
63C1
91Q15
Tue
12th
10.30
0.58 L
226Q18
Thur
14th
18.43
2.23 H
140E17
Sat
16th
Tue
19th
07.47
2.21 H
10.11
2.02 H
185P12
82B12
Sat
23rd
07.29
0.69 L
141E20
Sat
23rd
Tue
26th
10.02
0.74 L
52P11
Thur
28
18.13
1.97 H
140E17
Sat
30th
06.52
1.96 H
41M17
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Distance
Km
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Grade
Leader
Comments
all
Decide
amongst
experienced
paddlers
First of the month all at
the creek
Beginners come and
paddle in the Bay off
Sandgate with the
experienced sea
kayakers. Bring you
spray deck. Sea
Kayak/Tidemark/PFD
Bongaree to
Donnybrook
Scotts Pt to
North Bch
Scarborough
Weinam Ck
(South) -circumnavigate
of Coochie
Breakfast Ck opp
Beaumont St to
South Bank
Cleveland to
Dunwich
Scarborough
(Pirate Pk) car
park off Kennedy
St to Pelican Pk
North shore
Hamilton to
Whyte Is
Burtons Bridge
to Kholo
28
2
18
2
Graham
Moorhead
Gary Utz
21
2
Graham Bell
VMR Bribie to
Skirmish Pt via
Gilligan’s Is
Breakfast Ck opp
Beaumont St to
South Bank
Toorbul to Skids
22
Ian McDade
Night Paddle 1800
START
Masthead Drive
28
2
Gary Bergman
20
2
Janelle
Ellwood
20
2
John Taylor
20
2
Richard
Womack
24
2
Graham
Moorhead
22
27
Ian McDade
2
Bruce Pilcher
See Richard for details
of where to meet and
at what time
Car shuttle required
and some rapids are
expected.
Night Paddle 1800
START
June 2015
June
2015
Tue 2nd
Tide
Ubd
Venue/Event
09.00
1.97 H
06.25
0.53 L
165C10
111F9
Wellington Pt (South
Ramp) to Platypus Bay
Yundah St
09.03
0.52 L
06.27
2.04 H
09.08
1.93 H
06.18
0.59 L
08.10
0.67 L
21.02
0.93 L
141E20
308E9
141E20
91F18
63C1
140E17
Sat 27th
05.12
1.82 H
226Q18
Tue 30th
07.49
1.88 H
288A9
North shore Hamilton to
Whyte Is
Jacob’s Well to Sanctuary
Cove
North shore Hamilton to
Southbank
Pelican Pk to
Scarborough
Bongaree to Skirmish Pt
via Gilligan’s Is
Breakfast Ck opp
Beaumont St to Boat
Passage
Weinam Ck (South) -circumnavigate of
Coochie
Cabbage tree pt to
Tipplers
Sat 6th
Tue 9th
Sat 13th
Tue 16th
Sat 20th
Tue 23rd
Wed
24th
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Distance
Km
30
Grade
Leader
2
15
all
Graham
Moorhead
Decide
amongst
experienced
paddlers
20
2
Bill Murray
34
2
Selwyn Gray
23
2
20
2
Graham
Moorhead
Gary Utz
16
2
22
Janelle
Ellwood
Ian McDade
21
2
Graham Bell
30
2
Kaye
Watson
Comments
First of the month all
at the creek
Beginners come and
paddle in the Bay off
Sandgate with the
experienced sea
kayakers. Bring you
spray deck. Sea
Kayak/Tidemark/PFD
Night Paddle 1800
START
July 2015
July
2015
Wed
1st
Tide
Ubd
Venue/Event
Distance
Km
22
Grad
e
21.20
2.52 H
140E17
Sat
4th
05.29
0.40 L
111F9
Breakfast Ck opp
Beaumont St to
South Bank
Yundah St
Tue
7th
Sat
11th
Tue
14th
07.47
0.41 L
05.02
1.89 H
08.08
1.84 H
91F18
288A9
226Q18
Sat
18th
Tue
21st
Sat
25th
10.51
1.86 H
06.46
0.55 L
09.49
0.62 L
143F1
111F9
143J16
Tue
28th
06.32
1.76 H
Wed
29th
20.15
2.44 H
41M1
7
140E17
Leader
Comments
Ian McDade
Night Paddle 1800
START
15
all
Decide
amongst
experienced
paddlers
First of the month all
at the creek
Beginners come and
paddle in the Bay off
Sandgate with the
experienced sea
kayakers. Bring you
spray deck. Sea
Kayak/Tidemark/PFD
Pelican Pk to
Scarborough
Cabbage tree pt to
Tipplers
Weinam Ck (South) –
via Garden Is passage
–South to Karragarra
Is then to Russell Is &
return
Whyte Is to St Helena
and Green Is
Yundah St to Dohles
Rocks
Oyster Pt (off Glenora
St Wynnum North ) to
exposed eastern
beach Mud Is
Toorbul to Bongaree
20
2
30
2
Mark
Mustchin
Selwyn Gray
22
2
Graham Bell
22
2
18
1
32
2
Gary
Bergman
Cheryl
Christensen
Selwyn Gray
19
2
Breakfast Ck opp
Beaumont St to
South Bank
22
Venue/Event
Distance
Km
Kaye
Watson
Ian McDade
Night Paddle 1800
START
Leader
Comments
See Cheryl
Christensen for
Details
See Cheryl
Christensen for
Details
August 2015
August
2015
Sat 1st
Tide
09.59
2.03 H
Toorbul to Caloundra
camp overnight
Cheryl
Sun
2nd
10.48
2.08 H
Caloundra to Toorbul
return
Cheryl
18
Ubd
Grad
e
The box of really useful stuff
Websites
Sandgate Canoe Club:
http://www.sandgate.canoe.org.au/
SCC Documents:
Policies and Procedures
Queensland Canoeing:
http://www.qld.canoe.org.au
Australian Canoeing:
http://www.canoe.org.au
Weather:
http://www.seabreeze.com.au/graphs/qld.asp
http://www.bom.gov.au/jsp/marine/wind/index.jsp
http://www.willyweather.com.au/
http://www.windguru.com/
Tides:
http://www.bom.gov.au/oceanography/tides/MAPS/qld.shtml
Queensland Tides Table:
Beacon to Beacon:
Maritime Safety Queensland’s Beacon to Beacon Guides
Using your mobile phone in an emergency
Dial 112 instead of 000. While you can still use 000, there are a number of advantages in
using 112:
 your phone will connect to the nearest tower irrespective of who your supplier is
 you do not need to have credit on a pre-paid mobile, and
 your position may be able to be triangulated (depending on where you are).
19
Club Officials
POSITION
Club Patron
President
Vice president and QC Delegate
General secretary
Treasurer
Membership registrar
Basic skills co-ordinator
Basic Skills instructors
Paddle planning co-ordinator
Paddle Planning Committee
Newsletter editor
Librarian/Newsletter distribution
Club coach
Assistant Coach
Racing secretary
Boat booking officer
Equipment officer
Equipment maintenance
Website manager
Grievance officer
Clothing co-ordinator
Social co-ordinator
Social committee
Returning officer
Life Members
Victoria Newton
Bruce Pilcher
Barry Renaud
Michael Locke
Richard Womark
Ian McDade
John Blackley
John Blackley, Janelle Ellwood, Graham Moorhead,
Graham Bell.
Kayak LifeGuards: Selwyn Gray; Bill Young; Gary
Utz; Gary Bergman; Lyn Dean; John Taylor; Mark
Mustchin; Marc Pitot; Bruce Pilcher.
Graham Moorhead
Selwyn Grey, Janelle Ellwood, Cheryl Christensen,
Graham Bell, Richard Womack Phil Plant
Kaye Watson
Cheryl Christensen
Position Vacant
Melissa Bull
Unfilled - Sue G (assist with Wetland Wander)
Greg Litherland
Selwyn Gray
Paul Wilson
Michelle Fraser Kaye Watson
Selwyn Grey
Lynnette Dean
Selwyn Gray
Linda P, Jean D, Bruce P, Curly Lee, Sue G, John B
Lyn Dean
GaryHatcher, Laurie Fagan, David Massam, Linda
Parsons, Kay Smith, Jo Nott, Sue Gollagher
Acknowledgement
Sandgate Canoe Club would like to acknowledge and thank our Club Patron Councillor
Victoria Newton for her assistance in printing a number of copies of the newsletter for
distribution to our members.
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SCC Library List
Canoeing and Kayaking
Path of the Paddle Bill Mason
An Introduction to Sea-kayaking in
Queensland
Gerard Effeney
Sea Kayaking
Johan Loots
First Aid and Safety
Fit to Paddle
Rocky Snyder
Safety Handbook - Qld
RecreationalBoating (Qld Transport)
Marine Operator's Handbook
DVDs
Marine VHF Radio Operators Handbook
The Complete Book of Kayaking Derek
Hutchinson
The Complete Sea Kayakers Handbook
Shelley Johnson
Canoeing and Kayaking - Crowood Sports
Guide (Marcus Bailie)
Teach Yourself Canoeing Ray Row
Nigel Foster's Sea Kayaking Series
Sports Injuries and Stretches
Levy & Fuerst
Sports Injuries
Vivian Grisegono
1
Getting Started
2
Essential Strokes
3
Directional Control
Canoeing Down Under (Terry Bolland)
4
Rescues
Canoeing the Rivers and lakes of QLD and
Northern Territory (McLaughlin)
Complete Sea kayaking Touring Jonathan
Hanson
Keep Australia on Your Left
Eric Stiller
The Dreamtime Voyage
(Paul Caffryn)
Canoe Touring in Australia (Leigh
Hemmings)
5
Forward paddling
6
Rolling and Bracing
Places to Paddle (Gerard and Tina Efeney)
This is the Sea
Canoeing Safety and Rescue
Doug Mckown
Handbook of Safety
Alderson and
Pardy
SeaKayak Rescue
Schuman & Shrinen
Birds and Wldlife
Yoga for Padlers Andria Baldwin
Sea Kayak Rescues
Water
This is the Roll
et al
Extreme Kayaking
Soares & Powers
Contact Cheryl Christensen to borrow any of the above
North
Justine Curgenven
Justine Curgenven et al
Australian Birds - The Slater Field Guide
(Slater)
Field Guide to the Birds of Australia
Simpson & Day
Wild Guide to Moreton Bay (Qld Museum)
Wildlife of Greater Brisbane (Qld
Museum)
Living with the Environment in the Pine
Rivers Shire Pine Rivers Shire Council)
Watching Wildlife Australia Lonely Planet
Down amongst the Mangroves
Susan Quinnell
Trees Plants and Wildflowers
Australian Wildflowers -Field Guide
Denise Grieg
Trees and Shrubs Botanica Pocket
Weeds of Queensland Dept of Primary
Industries
Grow your own Wildlife
Johnston and Don
Greening your own Australia Johnston,
Waring & Gorrie
Dinkum Gardening Creating a Bushland
Garden in Brisbane Tim Low
Australian Rainforest Plants -I, II, IV V
N&H Nicholson
Poetry
Images of Bramble Bay Joan'sDesk Qld