ASCOT KAYAK CLUB
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From Monday 12th July to 25th July our lovely Kylie is on holidays. It has been a long while since she has had a break and hopefully has a chance to relax before the start of another busy period. Kylie, thanks for everything you do to keep us all happy.

Beck, our hard working treasurer will be manning the AKC phone over the two weeks for any urgent queries. If your query can wait for a couple of weeks send an email to akcadministration@gmail.com and Kylie will respond as soon as she is back at work.

 

Bring and Buy Day

   

Thanks to everyone who turned up to the inaugural Ascot Bring and Buy. A few boats went home on different cars than they arrived on.

To Sharna and her incredible team who helped set up, man the bric a brac and anything else that was required, a huge thank you.    



From the AKC junior crew, thanks very much for your donations for the junior para athletes.

The Ascot Paddle Passport (APPs) is the introductory 4 week course AKC runs for juniors and this will help the junior parathletes feel comfortable.

The coaching crew were raising money for two high backed seats and a dedicated boat that can be adapted to be fitted for extra support when needed. The high backed seats can also be used for the adult paracanoe programme.




The cake stall raised $434 and the bric a brac $603. We can’t thank you enough - it means a lot to the junior coaching crew, seeing paddlers have success on the water.

Thanks Kathy for donating $1 from every coffee sold to our junior program.

AKC also received a donation of a K1 with an outrigger adaption for stability suitable for the para athletes from Des and Lyn Cobbledick.

   




The support for this programme has been overwhelming and if you know anyone who would like to learn to kayak please spread the word.
 

Thank you

A heartfelt thanks to AKC members Alan Moreby, Vince Linardi, Steven Chin and John Breed for their help in taking care of Chris Bagshaw when he got into trouble with suspected heart troubles, downstream of Tonkin Hwy last Thursday. Your actions are to be commended under very stressful circumstances.

Our thanks goes out to Mandy O'Brien who passed by on her bike, stopped to see if she could help out and the guys were able to borrow her phone.
We have been advised that Chris is going to be okay and is in RPH recovering.
We wish you a speedy recovery Chris  and hope to see you back on the water soon.


It's a timely reminder to paddle with a buddy, at all times and if you suspect something doesn't feel right please get it checked out.

 

First Aid Course - Sunday 25th July

Paddle WA is running a first aid course at AKC on Sunday 25th July

Cost - $109

AKC would like to offer our regular paddlers and contributing members a $20 subsidy if you would like to register.

Regular volunteers, squad leaders and instructors will have the total cost of the course funded by AKC.

Please contact Beck akctreasurer@gmail.com, Jane akcjuniorprog@gmail.com  or Tad tad@tadka.com.au if you haven't heard already to register for your interest for AKC to subsidise the total cost of the course.
 
Please contact the Paddle WA office or email Clare at paddleacademy@paddlewa.asn.au to register. The subsidy will be organised between AKC admin and Paddle WA

AKC considers water safety a priority and urges you to take up this offer. you never know when you may have to administer first aid or need help from a friend or stranger.

If the offer is oversubscribed additional courses will be organised.
 

Club Time Trial
Wednesday from 5.15pm 

Hot soup and warm fire after the the paddle 

BYO Mug

               

4km or 8km

Richard and Joy are supplying the soup this week!

Wave start
Rego from 5.15pm
Wave 1 from 5.45pm

AKC Tuesday Night Training Groups

All training groups will be paddling on Tuesdays now that the Covid restrictions have been eased so put on your warm paddling gear and get down to the club to keep your fitness up during these colder months.

The AKC Beginners Group hasn’t had any participants in recent times so if you are new to paddling and would like to build on your paddling skills come down to the club by 4.45pm on Tuesday nights. Make yourself know to one of the other club members and they should direct you to where the group is.

The AKC Progressive Racing Group is still going strong with a variety of paddlers taking part in the short race organised and timed by Terry Bolland. So if you are new to paddling ask about this group and you will be welcomed to join in.

If you want a bit more structured training then the AKC Intermediate Group is for you. Currently run by Mike Liddle you will do training designed to improve your fitness and skills. This will help you get more speed and endurance for those longer races particularly if you are looking to have a go at the Avon Descent this year.

The AKC Advanced Group is growing and its participants are changing as paddlers move up from the Intermediate Group
 
Wednesday Night Club Time Trial

The last few races have seen fantastic conditions for paddling so all you need to do is put on your warm winter paddling gear and get down to the club by 5.30pm, register with Sue or Bec and be on the water for a 5.45pm start.

All paddlers are timed over the set course which gives you a benchmark for the next time trial. This is a great way to spend a Wednesday evening which includes a cup of soup and bread roll after the time trial around a warm fire and good company.
 

Nanga Challenge 2021 - 11th September 

 

One of AKC's most iconic races the Nanga Challenge has something for everyone.
 

The Nanga 2021 charity is The Butterfly Foundation

Supporting men or women, young or old, athletes or otherwise to deal with eating disorders and body image. 

Course options:
'Nice' or ‘Nasty’ as a Solo or in Teams
Duathlon: Paddle & Bike or Bike & Run [Pair or Solo]
Plus New for 2021 'The Adventure Pairs' category, aimed at novices
Nice: 8k Paddle, 15k Mtb, 10k Run,
Nasty: 12k Paddle, 23k Mtb, 13k Run,
Duathlon: Nice or Nasty lengths.
Adventure Pairs complete the Nice course, craft can be supplied
A Paddle, Run and Ride challenge

Early-bird entries will open from July 1, beat the August the price rise ! Camping at Chuditch for the Saturday night post event is included for all entries completed in JULY, or until the campsite is full. Be quick, sites are limited, first in, best... camp spot!

Enter at: https://www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=245426 

Questions: Emailnangachallenge@gmail.com and grant@alarmswa.com.au or call 0417 945 577

                           

We are looking for Sponsors and prizes for Nanga Challenge

Ascot Kayak Club is looking for Sponsors and prizes for the Nanga Challenge

If you can help please contact Doug at akcwebby@gmail.com

 

AKC Junior Program - Term 3 

AKC Juniors

The Registration link for Ascot Juniors - Term 3 is now open 
(AKC Members only)

Please register at this link https://bookeo.com/akcintrocourse?devent=2337HJMTA17A8B909CDF_2021-07-21_e2bPnn2aEH3m

We start back Wednesday 21st July

Wednesday 4:30-5:30pm
Saturday 8:30-9:30am
 

Andrew Crothers - Master Squad

If you haven't registered and are participating, please register via the booking link.


Bookings for July -  https://bookeo.com/akcintrocourse?devent=233J7T7RN17A32A1DC89_2021-07-01_63wllhMYJSzB          
 
Bookings for August - https://bookeo.com/akcintrocourse?devent=233W9E3XN17A8B92A081_2021-08-02_xmG46HpjaVT0
 

Andrew Crothers is a very well regarded coach and AKC is looking forward to having his involvement for AKC members to help out with paddling technique and fitness.

Andrew will deliver a continual directed programme, regardless if you are looking to compete at Masters Games, technique or fitness sessions. 

While this programme has been referred to as the Masters group, participants unders Masters age are also very welcome to register.

Sessions: 2 coached sessions a week

When: Monday evening and Thursday evening

Time: commencing at 5.30pm (through winter, subject to change during summer).

Cost: $125.00 / month (Regardless of the number of sessions you can or can't attend or how many Mondays or Thursdays in the month)

Prerequisite: Minimum skill levels required to participate - if you are unsure if you have the skills for this squad please email akcadministration@gmail.com prior to booking.

Bookings essential prior to attending

           

 

Avon Descent 2021 - Safety and Competency Assessment

Ascot Kayak Club is running Safety and Competency Assessment sessions for the Avon Descent 2021

There are only 3 more sessions before the Avon Descent and they are filling fast!

Sessions: 

Saturday 17th July 9.00am - 12 noon

Saturday 17th July 1.00pm - 4.00pm

Friday 13th August 9.00am - 12.00 noon

Cost: $60.00 club members / $120.00 non club members 

Location: Walyunga (subject to water levels)
What to Bring: Your own kayak and gear

Book at this link: https://bookeo.com/akcintrocourse?type=233JXX4LU1644033D7DB

Please note the sessions are subject to water levels at Walyunga.  If there are any changes we will advise 24 hours prior.

 
Walyunga Park Fees apply https://parks.dpaw.wa.gov.au/know/park-entry-fees
 
Any queries email akcadministration@gmail.com
 

 

Avon Descent Scrutineering, Marshalling & Checkpoints
AKC Volunteers

Running the scrutineering and checkpoints for the Avon Descent is an important fundraiser for AKC.

It couldn't happen without the dedication of Tad, Warren and Doug and team.

Thanks everyone for your skills that make this happen.

AKC is looking for a team to help out.

           
                                  

Avon Descent Scrutineering
1st August Champion Lakes

AKC co-ordinates the scrutineering for the Avon Descent under the very capable Warren and Doug.

Call for Volunteers Avon Descent Scrutineering, Sunday Aug 1st, Champion Lakes

If you can come along and help with checking boats, life jackets or helmets, please  Doug at  akcwebby@gmail.com

                                  

Avon Descent Volunteers required for
Marshalling and Checkpoints - 14th & 15th August

AKC provides the check-point marshalls for the Avon Descent start and finish lines.

We need approximately 50 volunteers for check-point marshalls

Please volunteer if you can . 1 day or 2 days, work in pairs or teams.
 
Contact Tad Sieczka on 0419 321 333 or tad@tadka.com.au
              
                                  

The next AKC Club Breakfast is Saturday 31st July