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Read our latest NEWSLETTER - July/August 2010.

 

 

Cronulla Sutherland Kayak Club Inc.
Member News Issue 4 July/ Aug 2010
 
Thank you to all members who helped and to those who took part in round 5 of the PNSW Marathon 10 series held at swallow rock on July 11. We again conducted a successful event and were complimented by Tony Hystek – President of PNSW as well many visiting paddlers from other clubs. Special thanks to the ladies and Nick who managed to provide delicious cooked food and drinks and to Warren Trick who with Kevin Nettle and Bert Laurendet produced the start/finish line and turning cans. Warren used his own boat to place and retrieve the cans and acted as safety boat at the eastern end of the course. Thanks also to Eloura SLSC who loaned us the official’s tent and radios. Grays Point Scouts lent us their hall for the day which allowed us to provide hot showers and to locate our cooking area under the verandah. In all there were 96 boats entered and 115 paddlers registered.
Thanks to Craig Findlay, Max Walker and Laurie Ward for managing the event, organizing the starts and contributing to a well run regatta.
We have formally notified PNSW that we are willing to run the marathon again next year and would feel that by the support we have received in 2009 and 2010 we should qualify in 2011. We have been advised by PNSW that there will only be 8 events next year so there will be a number of clubs that will miss out in 2011.
 
Our presentation night has been set for Friday November 19 at the same venue as 2009. The Woolooware Golf Club has been booked earlier this year to secure a weekend vacancy. Meal cost is the same - $38.00 for two courses. A juniors menu is also available. We need numbers before the end of the season so please indicate your intention to Margaret Ryall Egan, Peter Sigal or Craig Findlay. Invitations will follow as a reminder during September but numbers before then will help us plan another great evening.
 
Our AGM is to follow on the following Friday November 26 after our daylight saving paddle – this will be held at the Grays Point Guide hall (next to the Grays Point shops) at around 7.00 to 7.30PM. As with all Annual General Meetings - all positions are declared vacant and nominations are accepted for the new committee for 2011. For this we will need nominations for positions on the committee – any person who has a preferred interest is invited to nominate and take part in maintaining our strong position as one of the best traditional clubs in the country.
 
Our club is only 5 years away from celebrating our 50th anniversary – we recommend a reading of our early history now posted on our website – Kevin nettle is busy preparing a history chronology of Lilli Pilli / Cronulla Sutherland KC which is a timely project after 50 years of Canoe/ Kayak activity on the Hacking. It makes great reading and will be a permanent record for future generations of Kayakers in Sutherland Shire. Any member who has access to past events should talk to Kevin. To view the above article click on the history link at our website. www.cronullasutherlandkayakclub.com .
 
Don’t forget the Hacking (the rock) marathon... This race is on September 25 more details to follow. That’s about it for July / August. More next month.  
 
 
                                    Kaye & Gary                                                                                   Pauline & Gaye
 
 
 
                                      Jill & Laurie                                                                                            Ben
                 

 

May/June NEWSLETTER 2010.

 

Cronulla Sutherland Kayak Club Inc.
Member News Issue 3 May 2010
 
The season is in full swing now. We are up to race 9 as at 05 June. Race participation numbers are healthy – appears that we have many members yet to renew their membership for 2010. Membership becomes due at the start of our financial year which for this year started Oct 2009 and is current until Nov 1 2010. Only $10.00 membership covers all members.
 
Paddle NSW membership fees are due June 30 - $50.00 / person. PNSW renewal is available ‘on line’ from June 1. Go to www.paddlensw.org.au Please note that in order for you to compete in our club races and NSW state races you must belong to PNSW.
 
Race results for CSKC club races are on our website within a week of racing. www.cronullasutherlandkayakclub.com . It is good to see more CSKC members entering into the PNSW marathon 10 series races his year. Participation in the series encourages cross club social and competitive good will. Our neighbour club down in the Illawarra is running their own marathon this year at Berry subject to local council and Waterways approval. This race will follow the traditional one lap course on Broughton Creek expected to be held in September. Once the date is confirmed we will advise. Illawarra are also running an ocean racing series. Go to their website for more details.
 
Our PNSW marathon 10 series race is on Sunday July 11. 10AM  start - registration from 8.30 – briefing 9.30. For this we will need helpers to set up, help with the BBQ and clean up after. Our race secretary Max will coordinate the actual event any member who wishes to help with running the race should contact Max – there would be other smaller jobs around the venue so just turn up on the day and assist as needed to help make the day a success. Entry is $20.00 or $15 for seniors if PNSW members. Non PNSW members have to complete a single event entry form and pay an extra $10 to cover insurance.
 
The first of our two feature races this year is the Major Sponsor Hacking Classic scheduled for July 3. The second is the Hacking (the rock) Marathon and is in September.  The classic starts at Gunnamatta Bay and ends up at Swallow Rock over 10 km or there are two longer added distance options – continue to the net and return for 15km or two laps of the same for 20km.
Meet at the baths at Gunnamatta Bay July 3 – start is 8.30am – briefing 8.15am.
Entry is $20.00 single PNSW members - $30.00 single non PNSW members
$30.00 double PNSW members - $50.00 double non PNSW members.
 
The Hacking (the rock) marathon starts and finishes at Swallow Rock and follows the original traditional course around the mooring buoys at South West Arm returning to Swallow Rock - a distance of 20Km. This race is on September 25 more details to follow. Both the feature races are invitation events so please pass news around your contacts – especially the surf ski and ocean racing paddlers.
 
 
 
PNSW are running a sprint series again this year at Penrith SIRC similar to last year. Four events will be held commencing June 19 followed by July 17, August 14 and September 11.  Those that like sprint racing will enjoy these events and is an ideal opportunity for those wishing to gain sprint experience for State, National and Masters Games title events. Registration is ‘on line’ on PNSW website.     
 
Alexandra Fleming has been welcomed back after a few years absence – she has volunteered to coach our juniors and is presently running sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4pm and 12 noon on Saturdays down at Swallow Rock. More on this as the program develops.
 
Paul Egan is currently recovering in hospital after surgery. We wish him well and understand that all went well and he will be home soon.
 
That’s about it for May. More next month.                   

EMMA THOMSON - CSKC Paddler of the Month - May 2010

 

 

Congratulations to Emma Thomson for being selected as the CSKC Paddler of the Month for May 2010.

Emma represented CSKC, winning multiple medals, at the 2010 State, Oceania & National Sprint Championships. She has also been selected to represent Australia at the 2010 Junior World Championships in Germany later this year.

To read more about Emma click on Paddler of the Month in the Main Menu.

 


 

CSKC PADDLER OF THE MONTH - MITCH PEPPER

 

This month we are launching a new feature of the CSKC Website - CSKC Paddler of the Month.

Mitchell Pepper, (CSKC Junior Paddler of the Year), has been chosen as our first ever Paddler of the Month for February 2010.

Mitch recently competed in the 2010 NSW Sprint Championships. He finished 4th in the U14 years events, competing against boys up to 4 years older.

What a great achievement for such a young paddler! Well Done Mitch!

 

Click on CSKC Paddler of the Month in the Main Menu to view a profile of Mitch.

 


 

 

READ our March NEWSLETTER. Important information for the coming Race Season starting 3rd April 2010.

 

Cronulla Sutherland Kayak Club Inc.
Member News Issue 1 March 2010
 
Our regular ‘Spraysheet’ newsletter is not available for the 2010 season – this is because the Editor’s position was not filled at the last AGM / committee election.
The committee is aware of the need for better communication throughout the club hence the evolution of the member news sheet which we hope will be informative and regular. The Member News will be posted on the notice board at the registration desk IN LARGE PRINT & BOLD and will be available on our Website :- www.cronullasutherlandkaykclub.com each month generally following our monthly committee meetings.
 
The 2010 season gets underway April 3rd – this will be a 5Km preseason race – no registration nor boat numbers or points awarded. It is Easter Saturday and is expected to be fairly quiet. Point score races start the following weekend. Check out the 2010 race program on the Website. Thank you to Max Walker and the race committee for coming up with a varied program for 2010. This year there is an increase in the number of the popular handicap races, there will be a long course and short course option, juniors will have an earlier start and will paddle over a short distance and there is a return to a few old feature events. These are the ‘Ironman’ fun event, an Open Day, the Hacking Classic and the Hacking Marathon. The classic starts at Gunnamatta Bay and the Marathon will run to South West Arm. Our turn for the State Marathon occurs on July 11.
 
CSKC membership fees have been reduced this year. $10.00 for everyone – per person. Race fees are $2.00. Everyone who paddles pays the same. Membership renewal and new members can only join by manual (paper) application – not on line. Membership fees become due the first day (April 10) of the point score race series.
Participation in our club events requires membership of Paddle NSW for individual and Club Liability Insurance . Paddle NSW membership entitles the member to participate in State title events including Marathon and Sprint series. Australian Canoeing membership is required only if the member wishes to compete in National title events. Paddle NSW membership should be done on line and becomes due July 1 each year. PNSW and AC fees for 2010 are to be confirmed.
Members should consult the PNSW website – www.paddlensw.org.au click on the Archive tab for all the news.
 
Our club rescue boat has been subject to some damage – we must acknowledge and thank Geoff Hine, Ellis Kirkman and Bruce Clark for recovering the boat and repairing / restoring back to road and seaworthy condition. Money has been allocated for a new 6HP motor. We are in need of a secure and safe accommodation site for our rescue boat – suggestions welcomed.
 
That’s about it for March. We will try to concentrate on newsy bits and restrict to one page.
 
More next month.                   

April NEWSLETTER - Our Season has Started.

 

Cronulla Sutherland Kayak Club Inc.
Member News Issue 2 April 2010
 
The first point score race for the 2010 season started April 10 with 39 members competing for points. The results are available on our website:- www.cronullasutherlandkayakclub.com.
Each week we shall try to post the results within the following week and we would ask that should there be any errors that these are made known by return by just clicking on the Email link. Lorraine and Dallas are doing a great job on our website updates.
Congratulations to young Holly Smith doing a terrific time of 27.51 for the 5Km. Pretty good for an under 16. She is part of the national talent development program being run by the Australian Sports Commission under the charge of Brian Trouville and Rod Smith. We hope to see more of the young athletes coming for the Saturday races as their program permits.
The open day was also held on April 10 with a small number of visitors trying their hands at kayaking for the first time. Amongst them was a young Jeremy who stayed in various boat types for most of the day – we hope his parents allow him to take up a canoeing activity in the future. Some visitors from Germany attended and were impressed with what we do and the beauty of the Hacking River. Thank you to all the helpers who made the open day successful.
Our second club race on April 17 was well attended and concluded with our Iron man event. Watch the website for results. By keeping tabs on your times you will be able to compare your current performance with previous times and make the appropriate excuses where necessary.
The PNSW 10,000m sprint was held at Penrith SIRC also last Saturday April 17 which was not well attended by the clubs. CSKC members that participated were Ben Constable, Geoff O’loughlan, Bill Hick, Laurie & Jill Ward, Peter Sigal and Liz Wilson officiating.
The attendance was such that some classes could not be classified as being constituted.
Ben won the open K1 which unfortunately was not a constituted class. 
The 3rd club race April 24 is the first of the President’s Cup handicap races followed by the first doubles race.
Saturday April 24 is also the second PNSW Marathon 10 series race at Cooks River – those participating may have time to return to Swallow Rock in time for a 2PM start.
The club safety boat is now ready for use however needs to be run in for the first 8 hours. We have not moved it from its present location as we are awaiting acceptance of a more permanent storage site.
Part of our Paddle NSW marathon responsibility is to provide turning, separation and finishing line cans – Warren Trick and Bert Laurendet have taken on the job of producing the cans. We have noticed Warren checking water depths and doing paint adherence testing lately so they are well advanced – the club is really appreciative of their efforts.
Paddle NSW are seeking members from all clubs to undertake coaching and training courses. Funding for the courses are currently provided by PNSW which wont last forever – anyone interested should obtain more details from the PNSW website :- www.paddlensw.org.au. The club would benefit greatly from additional qualified trainers and coaches.
Our club owns a number boats which are available to all members – especially new paddlers trying the sport before purchasing a boat of their own and those wishing to hop into K1 or be part of a K2 or K4 team. We are in the process of creating a register of where these boats are located – anyone who is in possession of our club boats could they kindly Email Craig Findlay at cpfindlay@aol.com and advise him of what you have and how many. In future as these boats move around they will be signed for and recorded in the register. 

That’s about it for April. More next month.                   

Emma Thomson, Danielle Polson & Shaun Wilson selected for World Junior Championships - Flatwater & Wildwater. More details......

 

Emma Thomson & Danielle Polson have been selected to the 2010 Australian Canoe Sprint Junior Team after their impressive results at the 2010 National Sprint Championships.

 

Shaun Wilson has been selected to the Australian Wildwater Team to compete at the World Championships.

 

CONGRATULATIONS to Emma, Danielle & Shaun.

CSKC MASTERS TEAM wins the October 2009 Senior Team Sportstar of the Month Finalist Award

 

Another 2009 Leader Sportstar of the month Finalist Award for CSKC Masters Team! Our team has now two nominations for the Annual Awards in the Leader Sportstar of the Year Presentation Evening to be held in 2010.

CSKC World Masters Team consisting of 37 paddlers won a total of 123 medals in Marathon & Sprint Events:

67 GOLD

35 SILVER

21 BRONZE

WHAT AN ACHIEVEMENT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

More details of the Leader Sportstar Presentation Evening to follow. It would be great if all Team Members could attend this evening.

 

 

FRIDAY NIGHT PADDLING has started - Click here for more information.

Friday night social racing resumed Friday 23rd October.

The venue is Swallow Rock Grays Point.

Be there at 6:00pm for a 6:30pm start.

5 km course to the Net and Return.  

                     

 

Quantum Marathon 10 Series - Race 8 - RESULTS

 

 

CSKC hosted Race 8 of the Quantum Marathon 10 Series on 23rd of August 2009. Over 100 paddlers entered. Perfect weather and many enthusiastic helpers ensured the smooth running of this event.

 

CSKC finished 5th overall with 78 points.

Individual CSKC Results were as follows:

Division 1

Ben Constable- 1st

Division 8

Lorraine & Dallas- 3rd, Bill Hick- 5th, Bruce & Joan- 7th & Pauline Findlay- 11th.

Division 9

Steve Boler- 1st, Luke Boler- 3rd, Bruce Sherlock- 8th, Peter & Cara 12th, Kevin Newton- 13th, Warren Trick- 14th &

Bill Leckie- 15th.

 

Congratulations to all CSKC paddlers and members who helped tirelessly on the day!

  

For other results click on link below.

PaddleNSW

 

Congratulations to LUKE MOSES, EMMA THOMSON & SHAUN WILSON for being selected to the 2009 National Talent Squad.

Luke Moses, Emma Thomson & Shaun Wilson have been selected as part of the 2009 National Talent Squad touring team. This team will compete in the Junior Olympic Hopeful Regatta in Prague, Czech Republic from 11th September to 13th September 2009.

CSKC MASTERS TEAM wins January to March 2009 Leader -Tynan Sportstar of the Year Senior Teams Award

     CSKC Masters Team, consisting of thirteen paddlers. is one of the first winners for the 2009 Leader-Tynan Sportstar Awards.  Our masters team won the senior teams category for the first quarter of the year.

 

NSW STATE 10,000m Flatwater Championships 2009- CSKC Results

      

 

13 CSKC paddlers competed in the NSW State 10,000m Flatwater Championships held on the Woronora River, Saturday 28th March 2009. 

Congratulations to the CSKC paddlers who achieved 6 Gold, 2 Silver, 1 Bronze, a 4th & a 7th placing.

 

Ben Constable Open K1- Ist,

Emma Thomson U18 WK1 - 1st,

Luke Moses & Aaron Faulkiner U18 K2 - 1st,

John Newton Vet35 K1 - 3rd,

Pauline Findlay Vet45 WK1 - 1st,

Lorraine Harper-Horak & Dallas Newman Vet45 WK2 - 1st,

Nick Love Vet55 K1 - 4th,

Bill Hick Vet55 TK1 - 1st,

Bruce Sherlock Vet55 TK1 - 2nd,

Kevin Nettle Vet65 TK1 - 2nd,

Kevin Newton Vet65 K1 - 7th.


PHOTOS courtesy of Sutherland Shire Canoe Club.

       

         Ben                                  Nick                                 Pauline                            Bill                                    Bruce

          

    Kevin Nettle                           Kevin Newton in and out                                 Luke & Aaron                Lorraine & Dallas

Congratulations to BILL HICK & KEVIN NETTLE - CSKC Medal Winners - 2009 NSW State Marathon Championships.

 

Bill Hick & Kevin Nettle represented CSKC at the 2009 NSW State Championships held 21st & 22nd March at Forster.

Bill won GOLD paddling the 20km course & winning the V55 TK1 class.

Kevin won a SILVER medal in the V65 TK1 class paddling the 15km course.

CONGRATULATIONS Bill & Kevin.

 

To view the full set of results click on this link : NSW State Championship Results

2009 Australian National Championships at Champion Lakes in Perth.

The 2009 Australian National Sprint Championships were recently held at Champion Lakes in Perth. 

This course has been newly developed for the sport of Canoeing, Dragon Boats & Rowing etc. 

The course is still in its infancy, as no finish tower is built as yet. A scafolding structure had to be made to hold Finsh Link Camera System and officials.

                                       

                                      Finish Tower - Photo from Competion Manager position on finish Line.

CSKC had only four represenatives at the 2009 National Sprint championships, These were Sasa Vujanic in Open, Danielle Polson, Emma Thomson and Shaun Wilson in under 18.

Results are as follows:

Emma Thomson: 1 Gold, 1 Silver & 1 Bronze.

Danielle Polson: 2 Silver.

Best performaces from other CSKC Paddlers were Shaun Wilson 1st in B Final in 500 & 1000m, & 5th in A Final 200m.

Sasa Vujanic and Nigel Hoschke finished 5th in K2 1000 Final A and 4th in K2 500 Final A.

Full Results Day By Day are as Attached.

 

 

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Highlights from 2009 National Championships at Champion Lakes in Perth.

Emma Thomson is the only Gold Medal winner in the WK2 5000 18 at the National Championships.
 
Danielle Polson the only member of the Cronulla Sutherland Kayak Club paddlers selected to represent Australia at Junior Worlds in Moscow.

CSKC MASTERS TEAM wins 65 Medals at the 2009 Australian Masters Games.

 

2009 Australian Masters Games

Thirteen masters paddlers represented CSKC at the 2009 Australian Masters Games held in Geelong VIC from 26/02/09 to 01/03/09. Our team ( Lorraine Harper-Horak, Bill Hick, Bert & Kaye Laurendet, Kevin Nettle, Dallas Newman, Matt Pepper, Margaret Roye, Peter & Cara Sigal, Kay Smith and Jill & Laurie Ward) won 65 medals in total: 45 Gold, 15 Silver & 5 Bronze.

This massive haul of medals came from both Marathon and Sprint events held on the Barwon River in very trying conditions. Boat access to the river proved to be extremely difficult with a drop of more than one metre from the pontoons. Rocks, weed, steep banks, muddy water, warnings of blue-green algae and heatwave conditions didn't exactly enthral us. 

                    

Weed, glorious weed.                                                               Pontoon Entry

The Singles Marathon was run on the first day with entry to & exit from, the water proving even more difficult than we anticipated. Boats & paddles were scratched, nevertheless a successful day for the CSKC team winning 3 Gold & 1 Bronze.

Friday, (the Doubles Marathon), was forecast to be windy and extremely hot. Warnings of impending heatwave conditions across Victoria forced the organisers to start the Marathon event one hour earlier. No complaints from any of us! We didn't really want to paddle a marathon in 40°C. The temperature rose steadily. Fortunately we were finished and off the water before it peaked. Despite the heat the CSKC Team performed brilliantly, winning 7 Gold & 2 Silver medals. The Sprints were the next challenge awaiting us.

The 500m and 200m Sprints were to be held on the Rowing course just downstream from the Marathon course. The original plan was for competitors to enter the water from the same pontoons and then paddle down to the start of the Rowing course. This was a recipe for disaster! Imagine trying to get in and out of doubles and singles quickly for multiple Sprint races. After much discussion, the officials decided to move to the Rowing course so we could access the river more easily. It was easier; one small 'pebbly beach' which a maximum of 2 boats could use at a time. We weren't complaining however, as entering the water here was 'a piece of cake' compared to the pontoons at the Marathon course.

Saturday, (the 500m Sprints), proved to be our most successful day. The weather was reasonably kind to the competitors and with better water access we were keen to race. The CSKC team was on fire, winning 18 Gold, 9 Silver & 1 Bronze. Spirits were high indeed!

                          

               The Sprint Course                                                        Lorraine and Dallas- Photo courtesy of The Geelong Advertiser

On arrival at the course on Sunday, (the 200m Sprints), it was obvious that wet and windy conditions would prevail for our final day of competition. A power blackout only added to the dreary conditions. After yesterday's success, nothing was going to dampen our spirits! We collected another 17 Gold, 4 Silver & 3 Bronze medals to add to our already impressive medal tally.

 Congratulations to all of our Masters Team. Not only are they serious in competition they are serious in celebration too! A special mention to Kaye & Bert Laurendet who won medals in the Swimming events as well.

We hope to emulate this success with a larger CSKC Team at The World Masters Games to be held in Sydney later this year. 

 

                              

                  The Twins- Matt & Nigel OR Nigel & Matt                                                The CSKC Masters Team


 For more information regarding the 2009 WORLD MASTERS GAMES click on the link below:

 2009 World Masters Games

 If any Club Member is interested in booking some accommodation for The World Masters Games please contact Margaret Egan in person or via the 'contact us' link on the CSKC Website. General Enquiry - Subject - World Masters Accommodation.

 

 
 
 
 

 

MAX LEWIS, JOHN FARRELL, BRENDAN CROWE & DANIELLE POLSON represent CSKC at 2009 NSW State 200m Sprint Championships.

The 2009 NSW State 200m Sprint Championships were held at SIRC Penrith on Friday 9th January.

Thie first race started at 6:00pm and the last race at 9:58pm. As the daylight faded many of the races were run under lights.

Four CSKC paddlers competed: Max Lewis, John Farrell, Brendan Crowe & Danielle Polson.

John won a Bronze Medal in the K1 200m 45 years and a Gold Medal in the K2 200m 45 years.

Danielle won 4 medals: Gold in the WK1 200m 18 years &  in the WK2 200m 18 years, Silver in the WK4  Open 200m & Bronze in the Mixed K2 200m 18 years.

To view all results click the link below.

 PaddleNSW

 

SHAUN WILSON, ROBERT & ALEX McINTYRE selected to represent Australia in the 2009 Junior World Wildwater Championships.

Three CSKC paddlers, Shaun Wilson, Robert McIntyre & Alex McIntyre, competed in the selection races for the Junior World Championships Team. These races were held in conjunction with The Slalom, Wildwater & All Schools Championships in Tasmania, from the 2nd- 11th January 2009.

All three boys were successful and were selected for The Australian Junior Wildwater World Championships Team, which will travel to Buochs, Switzerland, in July this year, to compete in the 2009 Junior World Championships.

CONGRATULATIONS to Shaun, Robert and Alex.

Photo courtesy of Australian Canoeing Website

 

Danielle Polson wins 2 SILVER MEDALS at the 2009 Australian Olympic Youth Festival.

Danielle won her first silver medal at the Australian Olympic Youth Festival in the sweltering 43 degree heat on Thursday 15th January. She was teamed with Amy Peters, Kate Ferguson & Stacey Higgins in the K4 Women's 1000m event. The team from Hungary won in a time of 3:36.25 with the Australians beating China for the silver medal in 3:39.32.

With cooler conditions prevailling on Friday, Danielle, paddling with Maddison Prior, competed in the Women's K2 500m. China won the gold with Great Britain second and Hungary third. Danielle and Maddison finished in 6th place ahead of Japan, one other Australian crew and New Zealand.

After the Women's K2 500m event, Danielle won her second silver medal in the Women's K4 500m. This time she teamed with Jacqueline Beaver, Maddison Prior & Fiona Kidd. The Hungarian team won the gold in a time of 1:42.35. The Australians won silver in 1:44.34, narrowly beating China who finished third in a time of 1:44.74.

CONGRATULATIONS Danielle!

 

   To view all AYOF Canoeing results: http://www.olympics.com.au

 

 

Congratulations to KAYE LAURENDET - 2008 Cook Community Award Winner.

On November 22nd 2008 at the Cronulla Sutherland Leagues Club, Scott Morrison presented 42 unsung achievers in the Sutherland Shire with Cook Community Awards. These awards recognise Shire residents who dedicate their time and effort to help make a better community for all.

Kaye, winner of CSKC 2008 Outstanding Club Person of the Year, was presented with a 2008 Cook Community Award in appreciation of her volunteer work, and tireless dedication to the sport of Canoeing.

Congratulations Kaye.

 

 

CONGRATULATIONS to our 2008 Trophy & Medal Winners - More details.

Perpetual Trophy Winners & Series Medal Winners for 2008 were presented with their trophies & medals at CSKC's Annual Presentation, held the 8th November 2008.

If you are a 'winner' and couldn't attend please see Lorraine or Dallas at Friday Night Paddling and collect your trophy or medal.

Complete lists of Trophy & Medal Winners are attached.

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CONGRATULATIONS to the 5 CSKC paddlers who completed the 2008 Hawkesbury Canoe Classic. Details & photos here.

Five CSKC paddlers entered and finished the gruelling 111km Hawkesbury Canoe Classic last weekend.

Kate Heeley & Kristen Kosmala set a new record in the LK2 class finishing in 9:47:50. WELL DONE Girls!

Craig Findlay, paddling a SKI, finished in 12:02:10. An amazing achievement considering this was his first Hawkesbury as a competitor!

Scott Thomas also paddling a SKI finished in a sensational time of 9:15:12.

And congratulations to Daniel Love, CSKC's only K1 competitor, finishing in 10:14:54.

                     

                       DANIEL, KRISTEN & KATE - Who is wash riding who?                            CRAIG - "I'll blame Nick!"

 

 

 

 

 

 

4 CSKC PADDLERS finish 1st & 3rd in their Divisions, in Race 9 of NSW Marathon Series. Click here.

 

2008 NSW Marathon Series Race- WORONORA RIVER

 

 

Shaun Wilson finished 1st in Division 7, Bill Hick 1st in Division 9 & Joan & Bruce Clark 3rd in Division 9. A complete list of results is now available.

 

For photos and results of the event: www.sutherlandshire.canoe.org.au

Congratulations to Danielle - 6th in U16 LK1 1000m Final, Olympic Hopes Regatta.

 Last weekend Danielle Polson finished 6th in the U16 Ladies K1 1000m A Final at the Olympics Hopes Regatta, Szeged Hungary. Danielle was also part of the Australian Ladies K4 team which finished 7th in the 1000m event. Congratulations Danielle!

Unfortunately due to illness, Emma Thomson was unable to compete. Hope you feel better soon Emma!

 

                                                        

                                                                                              Danielle

 

Two CSKC Junior Paddlers to Compete in the Olympic Hopes Regatta in Hungary.

Danielle Polson and Emma Thomson are members of the Australian Junior Flatwater Team which will compete in the Olympic Hopes Regatta in Szeged, Hungary. Danielle Gowan was also selected but didn't go as she had competed in the World Lifesaving Championships in Germany earlier this year, winning a Gold Medal.

The girls have spent their first week in Ottensheim Austria, training and competing in the Austrian Championships. Danielle placed 1st in the Open K4 500m, 3rd in the Open K1 500m & 2nd in the Open K1 6000m. Emma placed 1st in the Open K4 200m & in 2nd the 500m.

On Thursday the girls are heading for Szeged, Hungary to compete in the Olympic Hopes Regatta.

     

                                   

                                       Danielle Polson                                                                               Emma Thomson

 

 

 

Welcome to our new Website!

With the 2008 season well in full swing we have launched a new, more informative and more functional website for CSKC. Some of the new site features include:

  • Fresh, easy to use design
  • The ability to provide information about upcoming events via our new events calendar
  • Merchandise information
  • More latest news
  • And much more

The site is still being enhanced as time progresses so stay tuned for more new features coming online soon.