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F A R N O R T H C O A S T C A N O E C L U B P O B O X 4 6 9, L I S M O R E N S W 2 4 8 0 H T T P : / / W W W. F N C C C. C A N O E. O R G.

What s happening around the Club PADDLING TIMES AT LISMORE BOATSHED Saturday 8am Sunday 4pm Tuesday 5pm Thursday 5pm Committee Ordinary Members Colin Cussel 6622 7171 Therese Crollick 6624 2289 Lyn

met at the Burns Point Ferry and headed along the Empire Vale road to Wardell. The conditions were perfect (as were most of the cycling styles) - no wind, no sun, no rain and importantly, no traffic.

1 F A R N O R T H C O A S T C A N O E C L U B P O B O X 4 6 9, L I S M O R E N S W H T T P : / / W W W. F N C C C. C A N O E. O R G. A U / June 2013 Editor: Cathy Donnelly cmdonnelly@bigpond.com The Newsletter Inside this issue: Pages 1 & 2 Page 3 Pages 4 & 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Paddlers Tour de Wardell Your chance to kayak Antartic Minutes of FNCCC 4 June 2013 The Hunter Paddle September 2013 Northern Marathon Series 5 Lismore August 2013 Northern Marathon Series 4 Brunswick Heads July 2013 Bongil Bongil Bash 9 June 2013 Page 10 WomDomNom 4 day paddle November 2013 Page 11 What s happening around the Club PADDLING TIMES AT LISMORE BOATSHED Saturday 8am Sunday 4pm Tuesday 5pm Thursday 5pm Committee Ordinary Members Colin Cussel Therese Crollick Lyn Delaney Fran Slattery Geoff Stewart Chris Allen Cathy Donnelly Cathy Donnelly, BruBarb, the tandem twins, Richard and Marie, Erin and Paul, Fran and Steve met at the Burns Point Ferry and headed along the Empire Vale road to Wardell. The conditions were perfect (as were most of the cycling styles) - no wind, no sun, no rain and importantly, no traffic. President Bruce Taylor Vice President Narina Donnelly Treasurer Phillip Rowe Secretary Barbara Davies A/H Paddlers Tour de Wardell 10th June 2013 Story & Photos by Jenny Why only get wet on a Saturday morning, why not continue the tradition and get wet on a Long Weekend morning on a bike? Despite the Lismore folk waking to the sound of raindrops on roses, they made the right decision and clad in all forms of lycra, Fourteen hardy souls - Dave Currie (and his mate John Dare),

Paddlers Tour de Wardell 10th June 2013 Story & Photos by Jenny It seemed a bit strange to watch the river glide by

The smoko stop at Wardell was welcomed by everyone, some celebrated with coffee, others celebrated with a short stop

Bruce celebrated by borrowing a spanner from the local servo to raise his seat and was delighted not to have his

It was an auspicious day for our honourable President who turned three score and ten, many happy returns of the day

2 Paddlers Tour de Wardell 10th June 2013 Story & Photos by Jenny It seemed a bit strange to watch the river glide by as only a few short weeks ago we were on the last leg of the Paddle For Life and watched the cars glide by. The smoko stop at Wardell was welcomed by everyone, some celebrated with coffee, others celebrated with a short stop at the town s local amenities block. Bruce celebrated by borrowing a spanner from the local servo to raise his seat and was delighted not to have his knees hitting his chin with every pedal stroke. It was an auspicious day for our honourable President who turned three score and ten, many happy returns of the day Bruce. The return trip seemed a little easier with a very slight tail wind. The morning cycle ended with a most welcome lunch at the Westower Tavern at West Ballina with everyone agreeing, that they had enjoyed the morning and hopefully it can be repeated in the not too distant future.

Attention: Kayakers This is your chance to kayak in Antartic Aurora Expeditions ---- Original Message ----- From: Steve Demian Sent: Friday, June 14, 2013 2:37 PM Subject: Attention Kayakers - this

The experience of kayaking in the humbling wilderness of Antarctica is guaranteed to stir your soul.

3 Attention: Kayakers This is your chance to kayak in Antartic Aurora Expeditions ---- Original Message From: Steve Demian Sent: Friday, June 14, :37 PM Subject: Attention Kayakers - this is your chance to kayak in Antarctica! Hi there! Please feel free to forward this information to your members and friends. The experience of kayaking in the humbling wilderness of Antarctica is guaranteed to stir your soul. Paddle between brash ice and icebergs of all shapes and sizes, skim past penguin rookeries and seals sleeping on passing ice floes, or drift quietly as you watch wildlife unobtrusively, absorbing the majestic scenery that is Antarctica. As the Australian specialists in voyages to the Polar Regions, Aurora Expeditions have operated over 200 oyages to Antarctica alone. Our small and friendly number of passengers ensure a unique, custom experience and our expedition guides unlock the wonders and highlights of our destination. Led by experienced kayaking guides, and paddling in small groups of 12 or less, this is your chance to visit the remote waters of Antarctica on one of our exciting expeditions this upcoming season. The following voyages still have availability for both berths as well as kayaking. 2013/14 Antarctica Scotia Sea Springtime 23 November 11 December 2013 Across the Antarctic Circle February 2014 Across the Antarctic Circle February 2014 Weddell Sea Explorer 28 February 11 March 2014 In Shackleton s Footsteps March 2014 Availability is limited so be quick! Call an Expedition Experts on +61 (2) for more information and available cabins, or download or request a brochure here. Happy paddling! Aurora Expeditions Phone: +61 (2) Freecall (Australia only): info@auroraexpeditions.com.au Website: auroraexpeditions.com.au

4 FNCCC Minutes of Meeting 4 June 2013 Meeting opened: 7 pm Present: Bruce Taylor, Barbara Davies, Narina Donnelly, Phillip Rowe, Therese Crollick Apologies: Jenny Thompson Minutes of the Previous Meeting: The minutes of the previous meeting could not be accepted as a true and accurate record of the meeting as only Bruce was present to propose acceptance of the minutes. There was no-one else present from the previous meeting to second this proposal apart from Barbara who compiled the minutes. This process has been held over to the following meeting. Business Arising: Nil Correspondence In: Letter from Paddle NSW including a Club Affiliation Pack and DVDs on safety to give to new members. Existing members are urged to watch this DVD online at The letter reminds clubs that it is time to pay the annual club affiliation fee of $165. Also included in this package are brochures regarding safe paddling and stickers for PNSW. Please collect from the shed. Correspondence Out: sent to Lismore City Council requesting a reply to the lodged application for use of the Rowing Club car park 25 August for our NMS annual kayak race. Treasurer s Report: Income:- Coffee Club Single Event fees Boat Hire Boat Sales Total $528.25

5 FNCCC Minutes of Meeting 4 June 2013 Expenditure:- Rosebank Repairs Reece Plumbing PNSW Single Events Total $ Account balances:- SCU Isave Online $8, SCU Community First $4, SCU Term Deposit $20, Total $33, Unpresented cheques $ $ Total $ Total Balance $33, Unbanked funds $ Phillip provided his written report and sought endorsement of the cheque for $ Bruce moved a motion seconded by Narina that Phillip s report be accepted and that he is authorized to pay the invoice to Rosebank Repairs for boat racks. Carried. General Business:- One DRR is remaining to be sold off. Bruce is to list it on ebay. Therese will bring large laminated posters of CPR technique to be placed in the shed. Narina is to organize a calendar of rec paddles with the theme of Fish and Chips and present this calendar to the July meeting. The AGM is scheduled for 14 Sept, after Sat. morning paddle. Meeting closed 7.55 pm Everyone is welcome to attend Committee meetings on the first Tuesday of every month at the Workers Club. Next meeting is at 7pm on Tuesday 2 July 2013.

6 The Hunter Paddle Challenge is back again for 2013! Please see attached the general information & registration form. Missed last year s event? Here is a snapshot of what the paddle challenge is all about The Hunter Paddle Challenge offers keen paddlers the choice of a full 60km course or a half 30km course. The route traverses the scenic upper reaches of the Hunter River from Lorn near Maitland through farm land to historic Morpeth and on to Raymond Terrace, where the shorter course starts, and continues to Hexham passing by nature reserves at Ash Island and finally finishes near the rivers end at Stockton. All proceeds from the event will go towards supporting the environmental projects undertaken by the organisation. Founded in 1984 by a group of conservationists, the 45 hectare site is a wetland of international significance recognised under the Ramsar agreement and is a safe haven for local and migrating birdlife and a home to a wide range of native flora and fauna. The Hunter Wetland Centre is a community run self funded organisation with charity tax deductable status. Thanks Jake Relf Events & IT Hunter Wetlands Centre PO Box 292 Wallsend 2287 P: M: F:

7 Northern Marathon Series Round 5 Lismore 25 August 2013 Just a quick note to all members to say that the Northern Marathon Series is alive and well. As you know this is a friendly series of races that paddlers enjoy. Our club, which normally has been able to support and compete in the other rounds, has been only moderately present at this year s previous rounds so far for various reasons. Our round in the series is on Sunday, 25 th August. I am asking all of you who are able to, to enter one of the starts in your kayak and therefore support our event. To those who have not done it previously it is not hard and does not require special skills. There are three distances to choose from and the short start is (7.5 km.) and is less than our Saturday morning paddle so it is quite easy to do. Registration is from 8.30 am and as I am doing the initial registration I ll be sure to greet you with a smile. I do hope that you will join us on the day to have some fun and make our event a success. Bruce.

8 2013 Northern Marathon Series Race 4 Brunswick Heads DATE: Sunday 14 July 2013 HOST:Cape LOCATION: STARTING TIME: ENTRIES: BRIEFING: Byron Kayaks (Byron Bay Surf Life Saving Club Ltd & affiliated with PaddleNSW) Brunswick River, park adjacent to Massey Greene Caravan Park (on the road into the township) am 8.00 am to 9.30 am 9:30 am COURSE: Brunswick River 18 km Open U18s, Veteran all classes 12 km U16s and short course all classes 5 km U14s CONTACT: Woody Vidgen (02) spinkrae@bigpond.com The water at Brunswick is some of the clearest you can paddle on, with the course a single loop up the Brunswick River from close to the river opening and back. PRE-RACE DINNER VENUE and TIME: Saturday 13 July from 6.30 pm. Brunswick Heads Hotel in the heart of town next to the river.

The Open Mens K1 was hotly contested by Daniel Jenkin (1 st ) and Matt O Garey (2 nd ) both from B.C.

9 Bongil Bongil Bash 2013 Report Sunday 9th June 2013 Sunday 9 th June was a sunny day which was a relief after the downpours of the day before. A small field of 48 paddlers in 44 craft turned out for a fine day of paddling on Bonville Creek through the lush landscape of Bongil Bongil National Park. The Open Mens K1 was hotly contested by Daniel Jenkin (1 st ) and Matt O Garey (2 nd ) both from B.C.K.C. The youngest paddler was 11year old Josh Ingerman from Wynnum-Redlands Club who paddled 9kms with Dad Matt in a K2 and pushed Dad all the way from the back seat. The mature paddler section was well attended with top honours going to Jim Layton (B.C.K.C.) and Bert Dawson (J.P.). Frank Kingsma (new recruit to B.C.K.C.) awed the crowd in his OC1 while Sue Gollagher (Sandgate), Andrew Bourke (Currumbin) and Peter Patch (SUPSA) wowed and amazed us with their skill on the Stand-Up Paddle Boards. Brett Greenwood from Manly Warringah brought a trailer load of new Vajda boats to show to the paddlers. Brett also put in a sterling performance in the Young Vets K1, giving the open K1 s a run for their money. While the numbers were down (perhaps the rain put them off) those in attendance had a very enjoyable day. As usual, the Lions Club were in attendance with their BBQ and cold drinks which went down a treat with everyone. Keep an eye out for the date of our next Bongil Bongil Bash in See you all at Brunswick Race on 14 th July. Happy Paddling Christine Berridge Secretary, Bonville Creek Kayak Club

10 WomDomNom 4 day paddle 28 November to 1 December 2013 The third annual WomDomNom, a 4 day paddle from Wellington to Narromine, through Dubbo, is being held from Thursday 28 November through to Sunday 1 December Sign up now to be part of all the action! For those unfamiliar with the WomDomNom paddle, it is a fully catered and supported 4 paddle adventure down the great Macquarie River. It starts from Wellington on Thursday morning, 28 November 2013 and proceeds 36km downstream to Bril Bral Reserve, where your camping gear will be waiting. All camping gear, food and beverages are transported in a Pantech truck, so no need to carry anything other than supplies for the day. On Friday we paddle to Lazy River Estate, where we camp for the evening and watch the February 2013 Tropfest movies on the big screen. Saturday sees us paddle into Dubbo and onto Dickigundy Reserve. This day is the longest, but with predicted irrigation releases, it should be another great day on the Macquarie. On Sunday, we start the last section into Narromine, where our adventure finishes. Day 1: Day 2: Day 3: Day 4: Wellington to Bril Bral 36km Bril Bral to Lazy River Estate 34km Lazy River Estate to Dickigundy 44km Dickigundy to Narromine 36km If you do not have your own craft, no problems, we can cater for 30 people in 15 doubles! The cost is: 1 Day $50 2 Days $100 3 Days $150 4 Days $150 All food, transport etc is provided. Click below to register: For more info, go to: and read the attached information guide. Hope to see you on the river! All the best, 2013 WomDomNom Organising Committee

At Chris Allen s 376 Pinchins Road Goolmangar on 27 th July from 4pm onward Bring a plate to share, your own drinks and wine

11 What s happening around the Club 10 th June Bruce s 70 th birthday present. A bike ride Ballina ferry to Wardell & return. Christmas in July. At Chris Allen s 376 Pinchins Road Goolmangar on 27 th July from 4pm onward Bring a plate to share, your own drinks and wine glasses. Barbeque meat & sausages as well as tea & coffee supplied courtesy of the coffee club. Membership to Paddle NSW due as of July 1 st. Membership of FNCCC due as of July 1 st. Geoff & Denise Stewart have their grandchild. A girl, Sophie Ella at 9lbs.+

Newsletter. Committee. Saturday 8am. Sunday 4pm. Tuesday 5pm. Thursday 5pm LISMORE BOATSHED. November 2012 PADDLING TIMES AT. The debrief!

Newsletter. Committee. Saturday 8am. Sunday 4pm. Tuesday 5pm. Thursday 5pm LISMORE BOATSHED. November 2012 PADDLING TIMES AT. The debrief! FAR NORTH COAST CANOE CLUB PO BOX 469, LISMORE NSW 2480 HTTP://WWW.FNCCC.CANOE.ORG.AU/ November 2012 Editor: Cathy Donnelly email: cmdonnelly@bigpond.com The Newsletter Inside this issue: Committee President