Australian Canoeing E-News | 24th May 2006

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Tips and Hints
Canoeing Calendar
Free Club Website
Safety Guidelines
Classifieds
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National News Update

2006 Australian Canoe Polo Teams Announced and Team Manager Expressions of Interest
Read more on the announcement of the Men's and Women's Canoe Polo Teams and Expressions of Interest for the Team Managers position...

2006 Australian Marathon Teams Announced
Read more on the selections for the 2006 Australian Marathon Teams...

Slalom Team Prepare for Athens World Cup
The Australian Canoe Slalom Team has arrived in Athens at the start of an extensive international campaign. The tour will incorporate the 3 World Cup events to be held in Athens, Augsburg & La Seu d�Urgell and will culminate with the World Championships in Prague.

Flatwater Team Ready to Fire in Duisburg!
2006 Australian Flatwater Canoe/Kayak has moved from a training camp at Hazewinkel, near Mechelen in Belgium, to Duisburg Germany in preparation for the second World Cup this weekend, 26th -28th May.

Mid-Year Regatta Selection Information (updated June 9)
Online entries have been extended until Wednesday 14th ! Updated selection information for senior and under 23 teams is now available.

Change of Australian Canoeing Anti Doping Bylaw

Australian Canoeing Member Benefits | Ben Black Osteopathy & Chiropractic - Consultation Discounts

For the effective care of:

Headaches
Migraine
Neck Pain
Muscular pain
Sports injuries
Pinched Nerves
Disc injuries
Sciatica
Back pain

30min Appointments for:

deep tissue therapy
heat treatment
manual adjustments
flexion/distraction
rehabilitation

For Australian Canoeing Members the Initial consultation is $60 which is a saving of $20 AND ongoing treatments are $50 which is a saving of $10.

To take advantage of this wonderful offer please quote your Australian Canoeing Membership No.

Ben Black Osteopathy and Chiropractic

Suite 4 112 Condamine St,
Balgowlah NSW
Ph: 02 9949 3017

Tips and Hints | Open Canoe - Paddling Downwind

Author - BCU Canoe and Kayak Handbook 3rd Edition

Paddling Downwind - Solo

This is nice and easy for the solo paddler. They move their weight sternward. The bow becomes lighter, presenting a greater surface to the wind. The whole canoe acts as a weather vane and turns downwind. The steering becomes easy. As the wind picks up and waves build, the canoe will start to surf. Everything becomes fun but the canoe becomes less stable and it is well worth kneeling to keep the weight low.

Paddling Downwind - Tandem

Once again the weight shift is critical. Either the load or bow paddler must be moved back in the boat.

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.