INSIDE THIS ISSUE OF E-NEWS        Ocean Paddler      National News Update    Jobs in the Canoeing Industry    Tips & Hints     Website of the Week     Member FAQ    Member Benefit Listing    From the AC Shop    Canoeing Calendar    Free Club Website    Saftey Guidelines    Classifieds    Advertise With Us    Contact Us   Thanks to the Major Sponsor of this Edition of E-News Ocean Paddler CHECK OUT THE WEBSITE! www.oceanpaddler.com   Ocean Racing Craft  - www.oceanpaddler.com -  Oceanpaddler is the distributer of Fenn and Custom Kayak products in Australia and is the proud sponsor of “The Men’s Health Ocean Racing Series”and this months Australian Canoeing E News.  The following competitors use our craft - Dave Kissane, Matt Reese, Nathan Baggaley, Yanda Nossitter and John Jacoby. Check out some of fantasic options below: FENN Mako Millennium        - Single Fiberglass   $2,300    - Single Carbon   $2,900 The Mako has been the frontrunner in surf ski events worldwide over the last three years. Wins in the last 4 Molokai events have seen the popularity of this craft soar.   Fenn Mako Milenium Super Carbon   $3,900 Fenn have now come out with the super carbon. This ski will be down around the 12kg mark. Perfect boat for paddlers that want the best thing on the market.   FENN XT Available now     $2,400 The perfect introductory ski for ocean racers and multi sport competitors. More stable than the standard lifesaving ski the XT also has a faster hull speed and comes with adjustable footwells.   FENN Tarpon   $2,200 Built to lifesaving specifications the Tarpon is a very stable 'around the cans' surf ski.             To purchase any of the above ocean craft contact Ocean Paddler please phone on: 0400 389 730 or email dean@oceanpaddler.com                 National News Update Join One Team and be part of the 2005 ICF Canoe Slalom World Championship Support a Nation! Be part of the 2005 ICF Slalom World Championship One Team program and boost the international and local development of canoe slalom. New Appointment to AC Board of Directors Australian Canoeing President, Greg Kaeding welcomes Mrs. Donna Jones to the AC Board of Directors appointed as an Independent Director...... Barrington Downriver Series The Great Lakes Canoe Club will be hosting the Barrington Downriver Series which will be conducted over three races on the Upper Barrington River.... Racing Begins for Junior Wildwater Team in Italy After 10 days in Mezzanna the team is ready for its first day of racing. As today marks the first day of the 2005 Junior World Wildwater Canoe/Kayak Championships - River Noce Italy....... 2005 Junior Flatwater Tour Update - Austria Flatwater Senior Team Selection Update Men's K4 crews and K2 1000m crew selected for world championships Australian Flatwater Canoe/Kayak Junior and Senior National Teams Pre-World Championships Regatta The program for the Pre-World Championship Regatta is now available. Australian Team 22 Canoe/Kayak Slalom European Tour 2005 John Forsythe Update Report on the Tour now available. Read On........ Bell bags silver at World Cup slalom in Spain In a sparkling finish to Australia’s World Cup campaign, Robin Bell bagged a silver medal in the final World Cup event of the season at La Seu d’Urgell in Spain. Aussies set for semi finals in La Seu d'Urgell Robin Bell cruised comfortably into Sunday’s semi finals of the World Cup in La Seu d’Urgell with a third place finish in the heats. Australians set to scorch in Seu With temperatures in the mid thirties the Australian team completed a final whitewater training session today in preparation for the third ICF Canoe Slalom World Cup at La Seu d’Urgell in Spain, commencing Saturday. U21 Women, Women and Open Players Needed for Oceania Championships Australian Canoe Polo need some extra players to fill our teams for the Oceania Championships in Christchurch in September...... Canoe Polo - No time for celebrating Australian Canoe Polo Member - Kate Abbey talks with the Rheinische Post of her time at the World Games. Read on........     Jobs in the Canoeing Industry Southern Adventures Kayaking Southern Adventures is an AC National Training Provider and one of the leading providers of kayak tours and tuition in NSW.  Due to ongoing expansion we are looking for Australia Canoeing qualified guides and instructors to join our dynamic team.  We are looking for the following part time positions: Instructor - Preferably qualified to instruct up to Sea Kayaking Level 2, however, anything from Basic Skills instruction upwards will be considered. Guide Leader - Must have AC Flatwater Guide certification as a minimum and must have experience in leading tour groups. Guide (x 3) - Must have AC Flatwater Guide certification.  Experience will be highly regarded. What we are looing for: In addition to having the appropriate qualifications and experience we are looking for candidates with the following personal attributes: Enthusiastic kayakers Strong customer focus Good people skills Height and strength will be an advantage (lifting kayaks etc) Safety concious  In return we will be offering the following: Top industry rates Use of our kayaks and equipment for personal use In house training including retail (if required) Appropriate candidates may be offered full-time positions in due course Outstanding performers wising to make a carreer of it may be offered shares in the business over time    Interested persons are to please contact Mellaney Colenbrander on 02 43412866 or mellaney@southernadventures.com.au For further information on Southern Adventures please see our website www.southernadventures.com.au     Tips & Hints: Competition's Checklist For The Competition Author:  Australian Canoeing Education Assistant Proper preparation is a pre-requisite for a successful participation in any competition. Well-prepared competitors, not only in terms of fitness, do not have to hurry in the last minute and therefore can focus confidentially on their event and it’s challenges. For there it is fairly useful to have a checklist consisting all the items that have to be considered. The following list is a sample of such a checklist: Before the competition: Check the time of enrolment for the competition Check the payment for the competition Check your equipment Check you buy the food you need Check the map to the venue (consider peak traffic and street works) Check the weather to ensure choosing the proper sportswear During the competition: Check the program and all latest information on the competition Check the course and monitor specialities and difficult areas, in particular in long distance races (damns, turns, portages, etc.) Check that you consume enough and proper food and fluids at the right time Check the start time of preceding races, if there is a delay Check the equipment, everything tight and properly fixed Check that you got the right boat number Check the time for a warm up After competition: Check that you gathered all your gear Check that you fill up your energy stores and fluid balance     Website of the Week:  Sea Kayaking Greece This company has made seakayaking round the Greek Isles accessible to paddlers since 1999- previously you had to fly in your own boat because it was near impossible to find proper sea kayaks for hire in Greece. If your searching for fun in the sun, go no further.  Ionian Explorers- Go To: http://www.seakayakingreece.com/      AC Member Benefit Listing - Blue Earth - 10% Off Selected Accessories for Australian Canoeing Members Only Located at 48a Formosa St, Drummoyne Blue Earth is offering all Australian Canoeing Members 10% off selected accessories. Blue Earth’s range includes recreational boats, sit on tops, sea kayaks, canoes, accessories, clothing, maps, books, and lightweight camping gear. To redeem this offer, please quote your Australian Canoeing membership number. Contact Details: Ph: (02) 9181 5200, Email: info@blue-earth.biz Ultra-Fit Australia - Save $20  on your Introductory Subscription Australian Canoeing is Offer you an Introductory membership to Australia's Best read Fitness Magazine. The pages of Ultra-Fit magazine have been keeping the Australian Fitness community motivated for over 18 years. Each and every issue is packed with inspirational articles, nutritional advice, product reviews and valuable down to earth ideas for working out, making it a perfect read for all of you As a special offer, we are offering you an INTRODUCTORY SUBSCRIPTION OF $45 (NORMALLY $64) for an annual subscription to Ultra-fit magazine (9 issues). This offer is only available until the end of DECEMBER 2005 - Get your issue now!! Click here to take advantage of this offer............ If your organisation would like the opportunity to participate in the AC Member Benefit Listing please contact Simon Hickox on 02 9552 4500 or email: simon.hickox@canoe.org.au     Canoeing Calendar The Australian Canoeing Calendar contains information on Australian Canoeing sanctioned events or events sanctioned by the International Canoe Federation or our member bodies. Check out all the current events at the following link:   Free Club Website Australian Canoeing offers websites for affiliated clubs and National Training Providers. The site is more than just 'space on a server' but includes tools to enable even moderately technical users to create websites that are easy to maintain, and easy to use. MyWebsite is FREE for Affiliated Clubs and National Training Providers. If your Club or NTP is interested in a site hosted by Australian Canoeing and using the tools available on the site please follow the link below to find out how you can get on board. How to get on Board     Safety Guidelines Check out the recently updated AC Safety Guidelines. These guidelines provide the minimum requirements for the safe conduct of Recreational Canoeing and Kayaking activities. All Registered Guides, Instructors and National Training Providers are required to comply with this guideline.   Classifieds  Your premier Australia wide, one stop, online canoeing & kayaking classifieds list. The Australian Canoeing Classifieds has been developed by Australian Canoeing and the State Canoeing Associations to provide an online classifieds listing service for the Australian paddling community. You can buy and sell new and used canoes and kayaks, paddles, spray skirts, helmets and much more.  Viewing the Classifieds listed in the boatyard is free of charge.   Australian Canoeing members can place an ad free of charge by entering your secure user ID and password. You can even include a jpeg photo to accompany your listing. Click HERE to view the Classifieds Listing.

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